The bustling Essex commuter area among the healthiest in the country
One Essex city is known for being the birthplace of radio, in addition to its commuter value and extortionate renting prices. What is lesser known is that the general health of people in this city is very good, despite the stress they may be under financially.
Chelmsford is generally known as a richer part of Essex, where many residents commute into London. Residents also benefit from a bustling city centre full of greenery, bars, shops and restaurants.
This may be part of the reason why residents report generally good health. To find out which towns and cities experience the most stress, Electric Tobacconist analysed the 60 largest towns and cities in England and Wales based on 11 key stress indicators.
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Chelmsford was one of the places noted for having the least health concerns. Less than 3% (2.8%) of Chelmsford's population report poor health, making them the third healthiest region in all of England and Wales.
However, it is not all good news in Chelmsford - as the city's residents apparently are very concerned about debt. Out of internet searches per 100,000 population, Chelmsford searched about debt 4051 times, making the city the second highest region where people are worrying about it.
This could potentially be due to extortionate travel fares into London from Chelmsford's train station, or the fact that the city's rent prices just won't stop going up. Either way, there are lots of good things to say about Chelmsford.
Last year, Chelmsford was named the most upbeat place to live in Essex between April 2022 and March 2023. Picturesque landscapes, excellent amenities and convenient proximity to London are just a handful of the reasons that make Chelmsford a fantastic place to live.
Chelmsford has thrived in recent years thanks to significant investment into its retail spaces, which are home to many of the biggest, household name brands, and into its train station which makes commuting into nearby London a breeze. Chelmsford will also soon be benefitting from a brand new train station, set to make commuter's lives even easier.
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