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Chelmsford is a city of 181,523 people in Essex with a median house price of £400,000. The market has grown 6.7% over five years, with 4,938 sales in the past 12 months. Detached and semi-detached homes dominate at 29.6% and 31.1% respectively.
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The median age is 41.7, and 70.0% of homes are owner-occupied. About 65% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived. Crime stands at 7.8 per 1,000 residents, with violent crime the largest category. Schools provision is strong: 55 primary and 10 secondary schools serve the area, with 29 of 33 rated schools rated good or better by Ofsted. The nearest primary is Meadgate Primary School at 0.1 km; Great Baddow High School is 1.2 km away. Four rail stations connect residents; Chelmsford Rail Station offers a 32-minute commute to London Liverpool Street. Air quality is low for nitrogen dioxide and moderate for particulate matter. Superfast broadband reaches 94.7% of properties. Health facilities include 15 GP surgeries, 22 dentists and 22 pharmacies. 37.5% of the area is within the green belt.
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