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. At that price, Chelmsford ranks 83rd most expensive of 360 local authorities — in the most expensive quarter of local authorities.
- Average price
- £381,136
- 12-month change
- +0.5%
- vs UK average
- +41%
- Price rank (local authorities)
- 83rd / 360
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).
- Where does Chelmsford rank for house prices in the UK?
- By average price, Chelmsford is the 83rd most expensive of 360 local authorities in the HM Land Registry UKHPI (April 2026), which places it in the most expensive quarter of local authorities.
The full picture for Chelmsford
Weigh crime, house prices and rents side by side before you decide — every figure is from official UK open data for Chelmsford.
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.