The Paddocks
Previously known as Leaf Living at The Paddocks
Chelmsford • East of England • CM77 8GQ
Operational
Verified July 2026
About
A suburban rental neighbourhood of new-build family homes at Braintree in Essex, owned and managed by Placefirst. Homes are let on pet-friendly terms with parking and open-plan layouts, set among green space on the edge of the Essex countryside, with rail connections to Chelmsford, Colchester and London. The scheme was previously let under the Leaf Living brand and passed to Placefirst in the 2025 single-family portfolio sale.
Key Statistics
Total Units
56
Broadband
Gigabit available
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations
Local authority average (Braintree)
All property types
£1,232/month
1-bed £863·2-bed £1,116·3-bed £1,374·4+ bed £2,003
Houses (all sizes)
£1,411/month
Area-wide market context, not this scheme's rents — Source: ONS Price Index of Private Rents, May 2026 (OGL v3)
Operator
Placefirst
Asset Owner
Placefirst
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