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Chelmsford
City in Essex, United Kingdom
Overview
Located in Essex, Chelmsford is known as one of England's youngest cities, blending a rich history with lively modern culture. It's a hub for commuters, families, and visitors interested in green spaces, lively shopping districts, and riverside walks.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Two Tier County
Essex
Population
115,369
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.74°, 0.47°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
82
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
77
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$3,101
Local Cost
$1,730
Local Income
$2,550
Cashless
92
English
100
Temperature
10.8°C
Summer Avg
16.9°C
Winter Avg
5.0°C
Record High
30.7°C
Record Low
-5.2°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
680 mm
Internet Speed
133 Mbps
Upload
29 Mbps
Latency
24 ms
City Vibrancy
127
Coworking
2
Cafes
49
Nightlife
49
Parks
27
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
STN
Distance
23 km
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Neighborhoods
Mapped32 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 107 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 32 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 85/100.
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