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Chelmsford Property Prices and Rents

A quick local authority snapshot for prices, rents, local incomes and market direction. Use the deeper market pages for sales, rental and affordability evidence.

Chelmsford market at a glance

Page refreshed 5 July 2026
Average house price£381,136
MoM +1.5%YoY +0.5%
Average private rent£1,445
MoM +0.2%YoY +6.2%
Median annual pay£45,672ASHE 2025
Employment rate74.3%Aged 16-64

What this means

Chelmsford house prices are rising modestly compared with last year. Rent and wage data help compare local affordability and demand.

Data freshness

House price data
April 2026
Rent data
May 2026
Pay data
Jan 2025-Dec 2025 / ASHE 2025

Official price trend

All homes UK HPI series, last 5Y.

All homes average price was £381,136 in April 2026, 1.5% up over the month and 0.5% up over the year.

Latest price£381,136April 2026
Last month£375,652March 2026
Monthly change+1.5%Index estimate
Last year£379,239April 2025
Annual change+0.5%Index estimate
Monthly movementUp 1.5%From £375,652 last month
Annual movementUp 0.5%From £379,239 last year
All homes UK House Price Index, latest 12 observations in the selected range
MonthAverage priceMonthly changeAnnual change
Month: May 2025Average: £380,728Monthly: +0.4%Annual: +3.4%
Month: June 2025Average: £386,985Monthly: +1.6%Annual: +4.8%
Month: July 2025Average: £386,665Monthly: -0.1%Annual: +5.4%
Month: August 2025Average: £387,372Monthly: +0.2%Annual: +4.8%
Month: September 2025Average: £386,548Monthly: -0.2%Annual: +4.4%
Month: October 2025Average: £387,323Monthly: +0.2%Annual: +3.3%
Month: November 2025Average: £385,671Monthly: -0.4%Annual: +3.7%
Month: December 2025Average: £385,113Monthly: -0.1%Annual: +3.8%
Month: January 2026Average: £377,983Monthly: -1.9%Annual: +2.9%
Month: February 2026Average: £379,193Monthly: +0.3%Annual: +2.2%
Month: March 2026Average: £375,652Monthly: -0.9%Annual: +0.4%
Month: April 2026Average: £381,136Monthly: +1.5%Annual: +0.5%
Market analysis

Chelmsford market commentary

What the latest official data may mean for buyers, renters and investors.

House price commentary · Last updated June 2026

Chelmsford’s average house price stood at £381,136 in April 2026, according to the UK House Price Index. That is up 1.5% on the month.

It is also 0.5% higher than a year earlier. The latest figure suggests a modest rebound after a softer March.

Continue Chelmsford Research

House Prices And Sold-Price Evidence

UK HPI shows £381,136 for April 2026, with raw completed-sale evidence from HM Land Registry.

Open pageRents, Yield And Rental Demand

ONS private rents show £1,445 average rent, with an indicative gross yield signal.

Open pageWages, Employment And Affordability

Median resident pay is £45,672 and helps compare local affordability.

Open pageChelmsford Property Guides

Open local-authority-specific guides that explain how to use the data safely.

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Sources of this data

UK House Price Index (ONS) · Office for National Statistics Private Rent Index · ASHE earnings data

Official property market data is usually delayed because figures are published after the reporting month has ended.