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Chelmsford

City in Essex, United Kingdom

Overview

Chelmsford is a city in United Kingdom.

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

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost

3,101

Local Cost

1730

Local Income

2550

Cashless

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

Cafes

Nightlife

Parks

Transport

Walk Score

Footways

—

Airport

STN

Distance

23 km

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Weather & Climate

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Neighborhoods

Mapped

32 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.

Chelmsford Chelmsford is a large town in Essex with a mix of shopping areas, parks, and commuter links to London. The city center has newer developments and frequent trains.River Chelmer River Chelmer sits east of the city center, with low-rise housing and pockets of family-friendly streets. The area has easy access to riverside paths and light commercial activity.

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Sources: Ookla | Teleport | OpenStreetMap · Last updated: 2025

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