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House prices in Chelmsford
Official UK HPI · to July 2026
Chelmsford has bucked the wider UK trend over the past year, with average prices slipping -2.3% to £378,080. The fall is most pronounced in flat property (£207,861), while detached homes hold up better at £682,046.
That's 39% above the UK average of £272,611.
Chelmsford house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Chelmsford
Median sold price by postcode district · last 24 months · ≥30 sales. Click any district for its prices, streets and recent sales.
1885 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £682,046 ▼ -2.4%
- Semi-detached £423,913 ▼ -0.9%
- Terraced £339,090 ▼ -1.5%
- Flat £207,861 ▼ -4.7%
Recent sales
| Date | Address | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 3 CUNARD SQUARE, CM1 1AU | £325,000 |
| Apr 2026 | NEW AUSTRAL HOUSE BURNHAM ROAD, CM3 6DP | £615,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 4 ELM ROAD, CM2 0JL | £420,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 203 MEADGATE AVENUE, CM2 7NJ | £320,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 17 WICKFIELD ASH, CM1 4UT | £405,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 5 TROTWOOD CLOSE, CM1 4UZ | £460,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 29 EGLINTON DRIVE, CM2 6WT | £476,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 29 MARTINGALE DRIVE, CM1 6FN | £488,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 158 BEECHES ROAD, CM1 2RZ | £450,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 7 INGELRICA AVENUE, CM3 2RW | £525,000 |
Affordability
A typical home in Chelmsford costs 8.9× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Chelmsford ranks nationally →
Chelmsford is the 100th least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 64,384 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Chelmsford.
- Most common rating D
- Rated A-C 51.3%
- Median floor area 78 m²
- Median annual energy cost £808
- Most common era England and Wales: 1950-1966
- Main heating fuel mains gas (not community)
Wondering how to improve a home's rating? Our guide ranks every common measure by cost and EPC points gained: how to improve your EPC rating →
Source: Energy performance of buildings data under the Open Government Licence.
Areas with similar house prices
- House prices in Adur £380,120
- House prices in New Forest £384,977
- House prices in Basingstoke and Deane £370,223
- House prices in Warwick £369,220
- House prices in Lewes £368,408
- House prices in Test Valley £368,131
- House prices in Basildon £367,233
- House prices in Maldon £389,529
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Chelmsford?
- The average house price in Chelmsford is £378,080, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to July 2026.
- How have house prices in Chelmsford changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Chelmsford have fallen -2.3% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Chelmsford by property type?
- Latest average prices in Chelmsford:
- detached homes: £682,046
- semi-detached homes: £423,913
- terraced homes: £339,090
- flats: £207,861
- Is Chelmsford affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Chelmsford costs 8.9× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Chelmsford ranks nationally.
- Is Chelmsford an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in Chelmsford costs £378,080 — 39% more than the UK average of £272,611. Chelmsford is the 100th least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in Chelmsford?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Chelmsford's average of £378,080, expect roughly £500–£750 for a RICS Level 2 (Homebuyer) survey, or £850–£1,300 for a Level 3 Building Survey on older or unusual property. Our 2026 guide to house survey costs explains what each level covers.
- How much does it cost to sell a house in Chelmsford?
- On a typical Chelmsford sale at £378,080, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £4,500–£6,800, with sale-side conveyancing adding £900–£1,800. Fixed-fee online agents (£999–£1,999) can cut that sharply. Our cost of selling guide itemises every fee — and how to negotiate the commission.
- How much does it cost to move home in Chelmsford?
- Moving home in Chelmsford typically involves conveyancing (~£900–£1,800 inc. VAT and searches), a survey if you're buying (~£400–£1,300 depending on level), and removals (~£400–£1,200 for a 2–3 bedroom move). See our full cost-of-moving-home guide for every line in the bill.
Compiled by Home Price Hub from official HM Land Registry and ONS open data, updated monthly — figures to , the latest UK House Price Index release. See how we source and calculate these figures.