What type of property is 45 Rainsford Lane, CM1 2QS?

45 Rainsford Lane, CM1 2QS is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 45 Rainsford Lane, CM1 2QS?

45 Rainsford Lane, CM1 2QS last sold for £320,000 in September 2025. Before that, it sold for £140,000 in January 2003, so prices have been rising over 23 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 45 Rainsford Lane, CM1 2QS changed over time?

Across 2 sales between January 2003 and September 2025, 45 Rainsford Lane, CM1 2QS rose from £140,000 to £320,000, a change of £180,000. That works out to roughly +3.7% per year compounded over 23 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 45 Rainsford Lane, CM1 2QS have?

The current EPC rating for 45 Rainsford Lane, CM1 2QS is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in June 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in February 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 45 Rainsford Lane, CM1 2QS?

45 Rainsford Lane, CM1 2QS has a recorded floor area of 136 m² (1,464 sq ft), around 45 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 84% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CM1 2QS. Source: EPC Register.

How is 45 Rainsford Lane, CM1 2QS heated?

The latest EPC at 45 Rainsford Lane, CM1 2QS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 45 Rainsford Lane, CM1 2QS?

45 Rainsford Lane, CM1 2QS is in council tax band C.

Where is 45 Rainsford Lane, CM1 2QS located?

45 Rainsford Lane, CM1 2QS sits in Chelmsford. It falls within the CM1 postcode district.

Is 45 Rainsford Lane, CM1 2QS in a safe area?

Police records around 45 Rainsford Lane, CM1 2QS show an average of 420 reported crimes per month over the last 18 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 43% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 45 Rainsford Lane, CM1 2QS?

The closest primary school to 45 Rainsford Lane, CM1 2QS is Maltese Road Primary School (577m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford (510m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 45 Rainsford Lane, CM1 2QS?

The closest bus stop to 45 Rainsford Lane, CM1 2QS is Fire Station, 34m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 432m away.

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45 Rainsford Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 2QS

5 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

136 m²

1464 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 45 Rainsford Lane

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

45 Rainsford Lane is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Chelmsford (CM1 2QS). It has a recorded floor area of 136 m² (around 1464 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in February 2024 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and window efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 136 m² the property is well over the postcode median (75 m² across 20 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Most recent transfer was September 2025 at £320,000 — fresh data. 5 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Across 2003–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £445,000 is 39.1% above the 2025 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
DrivewayYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2026

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 16 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2026from Feb 2024

EPC improved fromD57toC78

Heating Controls

Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Walls

Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 45 Rainsford Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 2QS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes both a loft conversion and an extension — the classic family-home expansion.

5 applications on record at 45 Rainsford Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 2QS

5 live now

0decisions5extensions42documents12nearby

Flagged:HMO conversion

Jun 2025
Loft ConversionOutline
Outcome in report
Proposed Change of use from Dwelling (Use Class C3) to five bed House of Multiple Occupancy (Use Class C4). Loft conversion with rear facing dormer and 3 no. roof lights to front elevation.
HMO
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
25/00608/CLOPUD
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
Loft ConversionDec 2025Decision
Loft ConversionNov 2025Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

45 Rainsford Lane has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2003.

Current estimate

£445,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.7% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£320,000

Growth on file: 3.7% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

7 September 2025Most recent
£320,000
+128.6%over 22 years
31 January 2003
£140,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM1 2QS: £365,000 (2026–2022).

Nearby sales in CM1 2QS

On the street

Versus other Rainsford Lane homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 45 Rainsford Lane runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,353

Street avg £3,914

Strongly below

Floor Area

136 m²

Street avg 96 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Chelmsford report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

420/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Fire Station — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford. 29 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CM1 2QS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM1 2QS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.2dB

Low

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60 dB

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70 dB

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