Ridgewell Avenue, Chelmsford
House prices, sold prices and local information for CM1 2GA, CM1 2GF.
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At a glance
12 property sales on Ridgewell Avenue, Chelmsford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 3 homes sold here for an average of £398,333. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £229,100. Average sale prices fell from £404,000 in 2016 to £398,333 in 2026 (-1%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 8% below the Chelmsford average of £433,921 over the same period. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 42% flat, 33% detached, 25% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Ridgewell Avenue range from £198,000 to £650,000. 62% of homes sold here were freehold and 38% leasehold. Of 449 streets in Chelmsford with at least two sales in the last year, Ridgewell Avenue ranks 226th for average price.
House prices on Ridgewell Avenue compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all CM1 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 62% freehold and 38% leasehold across 13 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 5 | £229,100 | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Detached | 4 | £608,750 | 20 Aug 2026 |
| Terraced | 3 | £444,167 | 30 Jun 2026 |
Sold prices on Ridgewell Avenue
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2, Ridgewell Avenue CM1 2GA | 20 Aug 2026 | £650,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 67, Ridgewell Avenue CM1 2GF | 13 Jul 2026 | £210,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 30, Ridgewell Avenue CM1 2GA | 30 Jun 2026 | £335,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 67, Ridgewell Avenue CM1 2GF | 1 Sep 2023 | £198,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 28, Ridgewell Avenue CM1 2GA | 31 Mar 2023 | £385,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 69, Ridgewell Avenue CM1 2GF | 31 Oct 2022 | £239,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 71, Ridgewell Avenue CM1 2GF | 30 Jun 2021 | £250,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 8, Ridgewell Avenue CM1 2GA | 5 Mar 2021 | £625,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 81, Ridgewell Avenue CM1 2GF | 11 Feb 2021 | £612,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 18, Ridgewell Avenue CM1 2GA | 30 Aug 2017 | £600,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 71, Ridgewell Avenue CM1 2GF | 20 Oct 2016 | £248,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 22, Ridgewell Avenue CM1 2GA | 1 Sep 2016 | £560,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Admirals Reach Nursing Home, Ridgewell Avenue CM1 2GA | 22 Jul 2016 | £4,924,873 | Other | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 67, Ridgewell Avenue | £198,000 (Sep 2023) → £210,000 (Jul 2026) | +6% over 3 yrs |
| 71, Ridgewell Avenue | £248,000 (Oct 2016) → £250,000 (Jun 2021) | +1% over 5 yrs |
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Schools near Ridgewell Avenue
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maltese Road Primary School 211 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Kings Road Primary School 403 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford 1,153 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 0.3 mi |
| Chelmsford County High School for Girls 1,275 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 0.4 mi |
| The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy 66 pupils | Free schools special | 7–16 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| The Hawthorns School 69 pupils | Free schools special | 7–16 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| St Pius X Catholic Primary School 215 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 5–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Tanglewood Nursery School 133 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Report | 0.6 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
- Chelmsford station 0.6 mi · 11 min walk
- Beaulieu Park station 2.8 mi · 56 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Kirklees (opp, Swiss Ave) 2 min walk
- Park Avenue (opp, Swiss Ave) 3 min walk
- Park Avenue (adj, Swiss Ave) 3 min walk
- Kirklees (adj, Swiss Ave) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Chelmer Medical Partnership
20 Merlin Place, Chelmsford · 0.5 mi - Rivermead Gate Med.ctr.
123 Rectory Lane, Chelmsford · 0.6 mi - Whitley House Surgery
Crompton Bld, Writtle Road, Chelmsford · 1.1 mi - Beauchamp House
37 Baddow Road, Chelmsford · 1.1 mi
Supermarkets
- Cook Cook Chelmsford · 0.2 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Kings Road · 0.2 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Chelmsford Interchange Express · 0.5 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Chelmsford Melbourne Parade · 0.6 mi
Pharmacies
- Melbourne Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
- Rivermead Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
- Shadforth Pharmaceutical Co Ltd · 0.8 mi
Dentists
- Goodleigh Dental Practice · 0.4 mi
- Ellton Dental Surgery · 0.6 mi
- The Dental Abode · 0.8 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 5 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 | 5 of 10 |
| Employment | 6 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 6 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 5 of 10 |
| Crime | 2 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 9 of 10 |
| Living environment | 5 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 49.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 27.7% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 22.5% | 17.1% |
| Households | 725 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 69.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 15.2% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,700 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 96% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 96% | 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 Ridgewell Avenue
Ethnic group
| Here | Chelmsford | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 81% | 88.5% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 8.9% | 5.3% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 5.5% | 2.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3.7% | 2.6% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.8% | 0.9% |
Religion
| Here | Chelmsford | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.3% | 41.2% |
| Christian | 42.2% | 48% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 2% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | Chelmsford | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.6% | 88.1% |
| Born outside the UK | 21.4% | 11.9% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Chelmsford | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 43.8% | 33.9% |
| No qualifications | 14.4% | 15.2% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 13.6% | 17.5% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 12.8% | 15.2% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 7.7% | 10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 5.2% |
| Other qualifications | 3.4% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Chelmsford | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.8% | 51.6% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 33.8% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 11% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Chelmsford | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 48.3% | 41.9% |
| No cars or vans in household | 23.4% | 14.9% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 22.6% | 31% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 5.7% | 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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