Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
45 Rainsford Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 2QS
5 planning records
Estimated value
£445,000
- Since the 2025 sale (£320,000)+39%
- Against CM1 2QS's recent median (£365,000)+22%
Newest record on this page: June 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
136 m²
1464 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 78
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£445,000
- Against its 2025 sale (£320,000)+39%
- Against CM1 2QS's recent median (£365,000)+22%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 45 Rainsford Lane is modelled from its 136 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in CM1 2QS. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
136 m² from the EPC lodged in June 2026
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2025
Recent sales in CM1 2QS
5 sales, median £365,000 (2026–2022)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: January 2026 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 of 5 applications | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
45 Rainsford Lane has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2003.
Sales timeline
7 September 2025Most recent
£320,000
+128.6%over 22 years31 January 2003
£140,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in CM1 2QS: £365,000 (2026–2022).
Nearby sales in CM1 2QS
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 45 Rainsford Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 2QS. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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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.
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 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
A
B
C
C78
D
E
F
G
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
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
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
2 live now0decisions5extensions42documents12nearby
Flagged:HMO conversion
- Jun 2025Loft ConversionOutlineOutcome 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
- More recent applications — locked
- Loft ConversionDec 2025Decision
- Loft ConversionNov 2025Decision
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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
Floor Area
136 m²
Street avg 96 m²
Habitable Rooms
8 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.9 t/year
Street avg 4.3 t/year
The neighbourhood at a glance
A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Chelmsford district page.
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.
Nearest schools
- King Edward VI Grammar School, ChelmsfordSecondary510m
- Maltese Road Primary SchoolPrimary577m
- Westlands Community Primary SchoolPrimary710m
- Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary912m
Nearest stops
- Fire StationBus stop34m
- County HotelBus stop285m
- Rose & CrownBus stop392m
- The ShipBus stop394m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences3,276 reports43%
- Shoplifting941 reports12%
- Anti-social Behaviour593 reports8%
- Public Order542 reports7%
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
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
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.2dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 45 Rainsford Lane is modelled from its 136 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in CM1 2QS. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 45 Rainsford Lane. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 45 Rainsford Lane was lodged in June 2026 at band C and is valid until June 2036. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 5 applications are matched to 45 Rainsford Lane. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 18 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 29 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from CM1 2QS, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 45 Rainsford Lane is in council tax band C. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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