Average house price in Chelmsford
The average house price in Chelmsford (East of England) is £381,136, according to HM Land Registry's UK House Price Index (April 2026). Prices have risen by 0.5% over the last 12 months. That is 41% above the UK average of £270,080.
- Average price
- £381,136
- 12-month change
- +0.5%
- vs UK average
- +41%
Average price by property type
| Property type | Average price |
|---|---|
| Detached | £687,652 |
| Semi-detached | £426,036 |
| Terraced | £341,498 |
| Flat / maisonette | £210,486 |
Nearby areas in East of England
- Basildon£356,216
- Central Bedfordshire£358,992
- Castle Point£363,997
- Watford£387,493
- Maldon£390,649
- Rochford£403,811
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average house price in Chelmsford?
- The average house price in Chelmsford is £381,136, according to HM Land Registry's UK House Price Index (April 2026). That compares with a UK average of £270,080.
- Are house prices rising in Chelmsford?
- Average house prices in Chelmsford have risen by 0.5% over the 12 months to April 2026 (HM Land Registry UKHPI).
- How much is a detached house in Chelmsford?
- An average detached home in Chelmsford costs £687,652 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
- How much is a flat in Chelmsford?
- An average flat or maisonette in Chelmsford costs £210,486 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
- Is Chelmsford expensive compared with the UK average?
- Chelmsford's average house price of £381,136 is 41% above the UK average of £270,080 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
Reference period: April 2026 (latest published UKHPI edition). Source: HM Land Registry — UK House Price Index (UKHPI). Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.