Living in Chelmsford
Chelmsford is a city in East of England, United Kingdom, home to 176,194 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are retired couples (top 3%, #8 of 378), early retirees (top 4%, #13 of 387), couples without children (DINKs) (top 4%, #14 of 362).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Chelmsford
- The North Sea is 14 km away.
- It is part of Greater London, 49 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 7 h 47 min and sets around 15:50; in late June it sets around 21:20.
How Chelmsford ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United Kingdom. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity, safety and community and taxes and wealth (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United Kingdom | In East of England | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 65 | #70 of 378 | #4 of 43 | Map |
| Low-income household | 50 | #262 of 387 | #17 of 43 | Map |
| Low-income family | 55 | #155 of 378 | #4 of 43 | Map |
| Single parent | 60 | #119 of 378 | #4 of 43 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 75 | #8 of 378 | #2 of 43 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 75 | #33 of 378 | #7 of 43 | Map |
| Early retiree | 73 | #13 of 387 | #4 of 43 | Map |
| Single professional | 70 | #22 of 368 | #2 of 43 | Map |
| Young professional | 73 | #21 of 367 | #2 of 43 | Map |
| DINKS | 73 | #14 of 362 | #3 of 43 | Map |
| Remote worker | 64 | #169 of 387 | #5 of 43 | Map |
| Commuter | 83 | #20 of 368 | #2 of 43 | Map |
| Car-free household | 77 | #52 of 361 | #5 of 43 | Map |
| Student | 53 | #182 of 354 | #22 of 42 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 57 | #230 of 378 | #13 of 43 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 48 | #251 of 388 | #16 of 43 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 69 | #29 of 363 | #4 of 43 | Map |
| Expat professional | 69 | #29 of 387 | #4 of 43 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 74 | #34 of 378 | #7 of 43 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 67 | #117 of 388 | #14 of 43 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 35 | #160 of 388 | #8 of 43 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 53 | #163 of 388 | #13 of 43 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 77 | #6 of 388 | #2 of 43 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 70 | #15 of 388 | #3 of 43 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 78 | #83 of 388 | #11 of 43 | Map |
| Coastal living | 70 | #83 of 209 | #6 of 21 | Map |
| Business owner | 78 | #17 of 388 | #3 of 43 | Map |
| Digital native | 57 | #171 of 368 | #14 of 43 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Basildon 16 km
- Maldon 16 km
- Brentwood 16 km
- Braintree 17 km
- Rochford 18 km
- Castle Point 21 km
- Southend-on-Sea 25 km
- Havering 26 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.