Petty Croft, Broomfield, Chelmsford
House prices, sold prices and local information for CM1 7FS, CM1 7FQ.
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At a glance
45 property sales on Petty Croft, Broomfield, Chelmsford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. In the last 12 months 3 homes sold here for an average of £592,333. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £558,424. Average sale prices rose from £460,000 in 2018 to £592,333 in 2026 (+29%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 37% above the Chelmsford average of £433,921 over the same period. 4 homes here have sold more than once since 2018; 4 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 80% detached, 20% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Petty Croft range from £453,000 to £675,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 449 streets in Chelmsford with at least two sales in the last year, Petty Croft ranks 65th for average price.
House prices on Petty Croft compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all CM1 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 46 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 36 | £558,424 | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 9 | £471,555 | 2 Apr 2026 |
Sold prices on Petty Croft
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44, Petty Croft CM1 7FS | 19 Jun 2026 | £592,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 83, Petty Croft CM1 7FQ | 2 Apr 2026 | £510,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 34, Petty Croft CM1 7FS | 25 Feb 2026 | £675,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 68, Petty Croft CM1 7FS | 31 Mar 2025 | £610,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 14, Petty Croft CM1 7FS | 27 Jan 2021 | £465,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 12, Petty Croft CM1 7FS | 11 Dec 2020 | £464,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 91, Petty Croft CM1 7FQ | 27 Nov 2020 | £475,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 34, Petty Croft CM1 7FS | 20 Nov 2020 | £600,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 32, Petty Croft CM1 7FS | 6 Nov 2020 | £630,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 16, Petty Croft CM1 7FS | 3 Nov 2020 | £477,500 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 24, Petty Croft CM1 7FS | 2 Nov 2020 | £582,500 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 8, Petty Croft CM1 7FS | 30 Oct 2020 | £477,500 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 20, Petty Croft CM1 7FS | 29 Oct 2020 | £585,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 6, Petty Croft CM1 7FS | 29 Oct 2020 | £470,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 22, Petty Croft CM1 7FS | 23 Oct 2020 | £580,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 85, Petty Croft CM1 7FQ | 23 Oct 2020 | £459,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 18, Petty Croft CM1 7FS | 1 Oct 2020 | £480,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 30, Petty Croft CM1 7FS | 30 Sep 2020 | £620,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 10, Petty Croft CM1 7FS | 30 Jul 2020 | £477,500 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 81, Petty Croft CM1 7FQ | 20 Jul 2020 | £599,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 2, Petty Croft CM1 7FS | 11 May 2020 | £453,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 48, Petty Croft CM1 7FS | 31 Mar 2020 | £600,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 4, Petty Croft CM1 7FS | 30 Mar 2020 | £465,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 95, Petty Croft CM1 7FQ | 30 Mar 2020 | £480,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 87, Petty Croft CM1 7FQ | 16 Mar 2020 | £585,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 66, Petty Croft CM1 7FS | 28 Feb 2020 | £560,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 56, Petty Croft CM1 7FS | 27 Feb 2020 | £580,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 64, Petty Croft CM1 7FS | 31 Jan 2020 | £556,275 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 42, Petty Croft CM1 7FS | 20 Jan 2020 | £487,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 89, Petty Croft CM1 7FQ | 2 Dec 2019 | £610,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 40, Petty Croft CM1 7FS | 30 Sep 2019 | £600,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 83, Petty Croft CM1 7FQ | 26 Sep 2019 | £460,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 93, Petty Croft CM1 7FQ | 24 Sep 2019 | £490,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 58, Petty Croft CM1 7FS | 18 Sep 2019 | £610,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 44, Petty Croft CM1 7FS | 30 Aug 2019 | £525,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 46, Petty Croft CM1 7FS | 30 Aug 2019 | £525,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 52, Petty Croft CM1 7FS | 30 Aug 2019 | £459,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 50, Petty Croft CM1 7FS | 29 Aug 2019 | £650,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 54, Petty Croft CM1 7FS | 26 Jul 2019 | £610,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 38, Petty Croft CM1 7FS | 22 Jul 2019 | £585,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 36, Petty Croft CM1 7FS | 28 Jun 2019 | £625,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 60, Petty Croft CM1 7FS | 28 Jun 2019 | £490,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 62, Petty Croft CM1 7FS | 28 Jun 2019 | £525,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 68, Petty Croft CM1 7FS | 28 Jun 2019 | £525,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 26, Petty Croft CM1 7FS | 26 Sep 2018 | £460,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 28, Petty Croft CM1 7FS | 26 Sep 2018 | £460,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 44, Petty Croft | £525,000 (Aug 2019) → £592,000 (Jun 2026) | +13% over 7 yrs |
| 83, Petty Croft | £460,000 (Sep 2019) → £510,000 (Apr 2026) | +11% over 7 yrs |
| 34, Petty Croft | £600,000 (Nov 2020) → £675,000 (Feb 2026) | +13% over 5 yrs |
| 68, Petty Croft | £525,000 (Jun 2019) → £610,000 (Mar 2025) | +16% over 6 yrs |
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Schools near Petty Croft
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelmer Valley High School 1,200 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| The Belsteads School 52 pupils | Other independent special school | 10–17 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Broomfield Primary School 417 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Little Waltham Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 206 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Great Waltham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 191 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| The Beaulieu Park School 1,763 pupils | All-through | 4–19 | Outstanding Report | 1.5 mi |
| The Bridge Columbus | Academy special converter | 3–19 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford 1,241 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–18 | Report | 1.7 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Beaulieu Park station 2.3 mi · 46 min walk
- Chelmsford station 2.7 mi · 55 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Croxton's Mill (opp, Main Rd) 1 min walk
- Croxton's Mill (o/s, Main Rd) 1 min walk
- Searle Crescent (W-bound, Hospital Approach) 2 min walk
- Ambulance HQ (o/s, Hospital Approach) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Little Waltham & Gt Notley Surgery
30 Brook Hill, Little Waltham, Chelmsford · 0.8 mi - Chelmer Medical Partnership
20 Merlin Place, Chelmsford · 1.9 mi - North Chelmsford Nhs Hcc
2 White Hart Lane, Chelmsford · 2.4 mi - Rivermead Gate Med.ctr.
123 Rectory Lane, Chelmsford · 2.4 mi
Supermarkets
- Marks and Spencer Hospital M&S Broomfield Hospital · 0.3 mi
- Little Waitrose Shell Little Waitrose Shell Chelmsford · 0.7 mi
- Morrisons Morrisons Chelmsford Regiment Way · 0.7 mi
- Spar PFS EG - OTM - Chelmsford · 1.3 mi
Pharmacies
- Brook Hill Pharmacy · 0.8 mi
- Shadforth Pharmaceutical Co Ltd · 1.7 mi
- Springfield Pharmacy · 1.7 mi
Dentists
- Springfield Dental Practice · 1.7 mi
- Surgipact Ltd · 2.2 mi
- Pure Orthodontics · 2.6 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 6 of 10 |
| Employment | 6 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 9 of 10 |
| Crime | 5 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 2 of 10 |
| Living environment | 5 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 66.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 8.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 24.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 706 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.4% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 60.7% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 21.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,640 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 81% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 81% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 83% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 89% | 92% |
Share of homes across Chelmsford with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Petty Croft
Ethnic group
| Here | Chelmsford | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 81% | 88.5% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 11.4% | 5.3% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 4.6% | 2.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.4% | 0.9% |
Religion
| Here | Chelmsford | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 53.4% | 48% |
| No religion | 34.6% | 41.2% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| Hindu | 4.1% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 2% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.1% | 0.4% |
Country of birth
| Here | Chelmsford | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.6% | 88.1% |
| Born outside the UK | 14.4% | 11.9% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Chelmsford | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 35.4% | 33.9% |
| No qualifications | 18.7% | 15.2% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16.7% | 17.5% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.1% | 15.2% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.2% | 10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Other qualifications | 1.8% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Chelmsford | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.7% | 51.6% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 33.8% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 11% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Chelmsford | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 39.9% | 41.9% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 30.5% | 31% |
| No cars or vans in household | 19% | 14.9% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 10.6% | 12.3% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Chelmsford.
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