Wharf Road, Chelmsford
House prices, sold prices and local information for CM2 6FS, CM2 6QU, CM2 6NF.
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At a glance
254 property sales on Wharf Road, Chelmsford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 12 homes sold here for an average of £267,625. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £298,799. Average sale prices rose from £236,682 in 2016 to £272,389 in 2026 (+15%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 38% below the Chelmsford average of £433,921 over the same period. 43 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 26 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 96% flat, 4% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Wharf Road range from £84,000 to £615,000. 6% of homes sold here were freehold and 94% leasehold. Of 449 streets in Chelmsford with at least two sales in the last year, Wharf Road ranks 395th for average price.
House prices on Wharf Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all CM2 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 6% freehold and 94% leasehold across 290 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 245 | £298,799 | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Terraced | 9 | £584,273 | 22 Nov 2024 |
Sold prices on Wharf Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95, Wharf Road CM2 6FS | 10 Sep 2026 | £280,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 11, 212, Wharf Road CM2 6NF | 26 Jun 2026 | £332,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 5, 208, Wharf Road CM2 6JH | 12 Jun 2026 | £255,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 89, Wharf Road CM2 6FS | 21 May 2026 | £290,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 3, 220, Wharf Road CM2 6LB | 14 May 2026 | £350,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 8, 204, Wharf Road CM2 6ZR | 8 May 2026 | £84,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 65, 212, Wharf Road CM2 6NF | 30 Apr 2026 | £385,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 165, Wharf Road CM2 6FS | 10 Apr 2026 | £250,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 42, Wharf Road CM2 6LU | 4 Mar 2026 | £225,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 7, 204, Wharf Road CM2 6ZR | 19 Dec 2025 | £160,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 1, 212, Wharf Road CM2 6NF | 10 Dec 2025 | £300,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 14, 212, Wharf Road CM2 6QU | 12 Nov 2025 | £300,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 66, Wharf Road CM2 6LU | 15 Sep 2025 | £205,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 155, Wharf Road CM2 6FS | 5 Sep 2025 | £320,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 47, 212, Wharf Road CM2 6NF | 4 Sep 2025 | £350,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 51, 212, Wharf Road CM2 6NF | 22 Aug 2025 | £357,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 36, Wharf Road CM2 6LU | 21 Aug 2025 | £235,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 8, 236, Wharf Road CM2 6LP | 3 Jul 2025 | £385,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 4, 220, Wharf Road CM2 6LB | 30 Apr 2025 | £375,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 49, Wharf Road CM2 6FS | 27 Mar 2025 | £380,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 13, 204, Wharf Road CM2 6ZR | 7 Feb 2025 | £108,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 61, Wharf Road CM2 6FS | 3 Feb 2025 | £320,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 5, 236, Wharf Road CM2 6LP | 9 Dec 2024 | £320,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 173, Wharf Road CM2 6FS | 27 Nov 2024 | £540,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 230, Wharf Road CM2 6NR | 22 Nov 2024 | £615,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 226, Wharf Road CM2 6NR | 16 Oct 2024 | £600,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 115, Wharf Road CM2 6FS | 14 Oct 2024 | £190,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 10, 212, Wharf Road CM2 6QU | 27 Sep 2024 | £250,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 5, 236, Wharf Road CM2 6LP | 30 Aug 2024 | £360,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 60, 212, Wharf Road CM2 6QU | 28 Aug 2024 | £310,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 7, 212, Wharf Road CM2 6NF | 2 Aug 2024 | £215,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 21, 208, Wharf Road CM2 6JH | 27 Jun 2024 | £197,495 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 6, 208, Wharf Road CM2 6JH | 27 Jun 2024 | £197,495 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 26, 208, Wharf Road CM2 6JH | 27 Jun 2024 | £207,995 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 2, 212, Wharf Road CM2 6QU | 27 Jun 2024 | £285,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 11, 208, Wharf Road CM2 6JH | 24 Jun 2024 | £197,596 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 50, 212, Wharf Road CM2 6QU | 21 Jun 2024 | £320,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 62, 212, Wharf Road CM2 6QU | 14 Jun 2024 | £305,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 46, 212, Wharf Road CM2 6QU | 13 Jun 2024 | £320,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 73, 212, Wharf Road CM2 6NF | 13 Jun 2024 | £250,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 61, 212, Wharf Road CM2 6NF | 17 May 2024 | £250,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 48, 212, Wharf Road CM2 6QU | 13 May 2024 | £305,000 | Other New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 17, 212, Wharf Road CM2 6NF | 19 Apr 2024 | £326,250 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 33, 212, Wharf Road CM2 6NF | 12 Apr 2024 | £350,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 76, 212, Wharf Road CM2 6QU | 28 Mar 2024 | £300,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 119, Wharf Road CM2 6FS | 22 Mar 2024 | £187,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 3, 212, Wharf Road CM2 6NF | 8 Mar 2024 | £280,250 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 43, 212, Wharf Road CM2 6NF | 1 Mar 2024 | £300,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 90, 212, Wharf Road CM2 6QU | 16 Feb 2024 | £300,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 1, 212, Wharf Road CM2 6NF | 19 Jan 2024 | £280,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 95, Wharf Road | £265,000 (May 2016) → £280,000 (Sep 2026) | +6% over 10 yrs |
| Flat 11, 212, Wharf Road | £350,000 (Apr 2022) → £332,500 (Jun 2026) | -5% over 4 yrs |
| Flat 5, 208, Wharf Road | £265,000 (Jun 2022) → £255,000 (Jun 2026) | -4% over 4 yrs |
| 89, Wharf Road | £269,995 (Apr 2016) → £290,000 (May 2026) | +7% over 10 yrs |
| Flat 3, 220, Wharf Road | £340,000 (Dec 2020) → £350,000 (May 2026) | +3% over 5 yrs |
| Flat 65, 212, Wharf Road | £395,000 (Jun 2022) → £385,000 (Apr 2026) | -3% over 4 yrs |
| 165, Wharf Road | £235,000 (Apr 2018) → £247,500 (Sep 2020) → £250,000 (Apr 2026) | +6% over 8 yrs |
| 42, Wharf Road | £254,000 (Nov 2021) → £225,000 (Mar 2026) | -11% over 4 yrs |
| Flat 1, 212, Wharf Road | £280,000 (Jan 2024) → £300,000 (Dec 2025) | +7% over 2 yrs |
| 155, Wharf Road | £325,000 (Apr 2018) → £320,000 (Sep 2025) | -2% over 7 yrs |
| Flat 47, 212, Wharf Road | £360,000 (Aug 2022) → £350,000 (Sep 2025) | -3% over 3 yrs |
| Flat 51, 212, Wharf Road | £364,910 (Apr 2022) → £357,000 (Aug 2025) | -2% over 3 yrs |
| Flat 4, 220, Wharf Road | £355,000 (Dec 2020) → £375,000 (Apr 2025) | +6% over 4 yrs |
| 49, Wharf Road | £325,000 (Mar 2017) → £380,000 (Mar 2025) | +17% over 8 yrs |
| 61, Wharf Road | £284,995 (Jun 2016) → £320,000 (Feb 2025) | +12% over 9 yrs |
| Flat 5, 236, Wharf Road | £349,350 (Dec 2020) → £360,000 (Aug 2024) → £320,000 (Dec 2024) | -8% over 4 yrs |
| 230, Wharf Road | £600,000 (Dec 2020) → £615,000 (Nov 2024) | +3% over 4 yrs |
| 226, Wharf Road | £550,625 (Dec 2020) → £600,000 (Oct 2024) | +9% over 4 yrs |
| 115, Wharf Road | £199,995 (Feb 2018) → £190,000 (Oct 2024) | -5% over 7 yrs |
| 119, Wharf Road | £199,995 (Dec 2017) → £187,000 (Mar 2024) | -6% over 6 yrs |
| 73, Wharf Road | £275,000 (Mar 2016) → £337,000 (Oct 2023) | +23% over 8 yrs |
| 81, Wharf Road | £212,495 (Apr 2016) → £240,000 (Sep 2023) | +13% over 7 yrs |
| 85, Wharf Road | £270,000 (Nov 2020) → £320,000 (Jun 2023) | +19% over 3 yrs |
| 93, Wharf Road | £184,995 (Apr 2016) → £175,000 (Jun 2020) → £185,000 (Feb 2023) | +0% over 7 yrs |
| 135, Wharf Road | £222,000 (Apr 2018) → £245,000 (Dec 2022) | +10% over 5 yrs |
| 56, Wharf Road | £194,950 (Jul 2018) → £200,000 (Dec 2022) | +3% over 4 yrs |
| Flat 4, 236, Wharf Road | £323,000 (Dec 2020) → £320,000 (Nov 2022) | -1% over 2 yrs |
| 55, Wharf Road | £220,000 (Mar 2017) → £257,500 (Aug 2019) → £262,500 (Nov 2022) | +19% over 6 yrs |
| 139, Wharf Road | £225,000 (Apr 2018) → £268,000 (Jun 2022) | +19% over 4 yrs |
| 151, Wharf Road | £235,000 (Apr 2018) → £255,000 (Mar 2022) | +9% over 4 yrs |
Showing the 30 most recent of 43 homes with more than one sale.
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Crime and flood risk near Wharf Road
Crime
603 crimes were reported within about a mile of Wharf Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 212 |
| Shoplifting | 106 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 87 |
| Public order | 44 |
| Drugs | 37 |
| Other theft | 30 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Wharf Road is in or near 5 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Riverside properties on the Rivers Chelmer and Can in Chelmsford Flood warning area
- The Rivers Can and Chelmer, through Chelmsford Flood warning area
- The Rivers Wid and Can Flood alert area
- The River Chelmer from the A138 at Chelmsford to Maldon Flood warning area
- The lower River Chelmer, including the River Ter and brooks around Sandon Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Wharf Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Road Primary School 387 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford 314 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School 216 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 5–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Anne's School 107 pupils | Other independent school | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Oaklands Infant School 168 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Meadgate Primary School 210 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| St Cedd's School 321 pupils | Other independent school | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford 1,153 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 0.8 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 · 12 min walk
- Beaulieu Park station 2.4 mi · 49 min walk
- Hatfield Peverel station 5.8 mi · 1 hr 56 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Wharf Road (opp, Navigation Rd) 2 min walk
- Wharf Road (adj, Navigation Rd) 2 min walk
- Brockley Road (adj, Navigation Rd) 3 min walk
- Brockley Road (opp, Navigation Rd) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Beauchamp House
37 Baddow Road, Chelmsford · 0.2 mi - Sutherland Lodge Surgery
115 Baddow Road, Chelmsford · 0.4 mi - Rivermead Gate Med.ctr.
123 Rectory Lane, Chelmsford · 0.7 mi - Chelmer Village Surgery
Ashton Place, Chelmer Village, Chelmsford · 1.1 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Tesco Chelmsford Superstore · 0.2 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Chelmsford - Micro Store · 0.2 mi
- Marks and Spencer M&S Chelmsford · 0.3 mi
- Aldi Aldi Parkway Chelmsford · 0.3 mi
Pharmacies
- Shantys · 0.2 mi
- Boots · 0.3 mi
- Boots · 0.7 mi
Dentists
- Blue Sky Dental · 0.2 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.3 mi
- The Dental Abode · 0.3 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 | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 7 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 6 of 10 |
| Crime | 1 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 8 of 10 |
| Living environment | 4 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 40.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 49.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 10.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 1,140 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 12.4% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 75.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 11.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,053 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 97% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 85% | 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 Wharf Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Chelmsford | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 79.9% | 88.5% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 9.2% | 5.3% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 4.5% | 2.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3.9% | 2.6% |
| Other ethnic group | 2.4% | 0.9% |
Religion
| Here | Chelmsford | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.8% | 41.2% |
| Christian | 40.1% | 48% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 2% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | Chelmsford | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.7% | 88.1% |
| Born outside the UK | 27.3% | 11.9% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Chelmsford | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 44.9% | 33.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.4% | 17.5% |
| No qualifications | 12.5% | 15.2% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 11.9% | 15.2% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 7.4% | 10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 5.2% |
| Other qualifications | 2% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Chelmsford | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.9% | 51.6% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 33.8% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 11% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Chelmsford | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 51.7% | 41.9% |
| No cars or vans in household | 34.3% | 14.9% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 12% | 31% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 2% | 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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