Is now a good time to sell in Chelmsford?
Our free market check for Chelmsford, updated October 2026. Free
A tougher market for sellers
Prices in Chelmsford are -2.4% on a year ago and -0.6% over the last three months. Sales recorded in the last 12 months are -33% compared with the year before (1,942 vs 2,899), a sign of how busy buyers are.
Recent months of Land Registry data are always incomplete because sales take a few months to register, so the latest volumes can look low.
Price change, 12 months
-2.4%
official House Price Index
Price change, 3 months
-0.6%
short-term momentum
Previous year
+4.4%
is growth speeding up?
Average sale, last 12 months
£435,735
year before £458,273
Sales and prices by year
| Year | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1,418 | £431,264 |
| 2025 | 2,868 | £453,362 |
| 2024 | 2,479 | £435,433 |
| 2023 | 2,411 | £433,132 |
| 2022 | 3,267 | £445,053 |
| 2021 | 3,778 | £426,608 |
| 2020 | 2,508 | £411,849 |
| 2019 | 2,830 | £387,816 |
| 2018 | 2,886 | £380,106 |
| 2017 | 2,976 | £373,527 |
Tips for selling in Chelmsford
Spring (March to June) and early autumn are usually the busiest times for buyers. Price realistically from recent sales on your street, get your energy certificate sorted early, and compare a few local agents' fees and valuations.