Gatesgarth, Ladywell Lane, Chelmsford, CM2 7AE

HP Score
- Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.
Mixed signals - investigate
Verdict
Derived from HomePortfolio scores
Gatesgarth earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 73/100. Investment score 67/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (35/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.
Valuation & Market
Risk Overview
- Flood RiskUnknown
- SubsidenceSignificant
- RadonLow
- MiningUnknown
- LandslideLow
- Air QualityLow
- NoiseLow
Planning Activity
- Pending26/05703/CAT2x laurel hedge - trim by 0.1m back to previous points. Reason - general maintenance.
- Pending26/05701/CATHolly - Fell. Reason: Close proximity to Oakwood House and interfering with power lines.
- Pending26/00099/DOC/2Condition 3 - Large Scale Drawings
Ownership
- Corporate Ownership53.9%
- Overseas OwnershipNo
- Lease Term Remaining-
- CovenantsRestrictive
- Lease TypeFreehold
- Last Ownership Change2018-08-31
- SourceLand Registry
Connectivity
Area Profile
Schools Nearby
- The Sandon School0.3 miRequires improvement
- Baddow Hall Infant School0.3 miArea grades2025
Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.
- Baddow Hall Junior School0.3 miGood
- Inspected by ISIOctavia House Schools, Essex0.7 mi
3 of 10 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.
Comparables
- Gatesgarth Ladywell Lane-£500k-
- Two Oaks Ladywell Lane-£550k-
- Gatesgarth Ladywell Lane-£483k-