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51 Rainsford Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 2QS

4 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
6
From EPC
Floor area
126 m²
1356 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band C
Overview

About 51 Rainsford Lane

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

51 Rainsford Lane is a semi-detached house in Chelmsford (CM1 2QS). It has a recorded floor area of 126 m² (around 1356 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2020) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in February 2018 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

At 126 m² the property is well over the postcode median (74 m² across 20 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £496,000 sits 65.3% above the 2018 sale of £300,000. 4 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Last sale on file: £300,000 in November 2018.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
May 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.3 t/year
Occupancy
—

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2018from Feb 2018
EPC improved fromF35toE39
Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Gas Multipoint

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

May 2020from Aug 2018
EPC improved fromE39toC69
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Gas MultipointMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 51 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.

4 applications on record at 51 Rainsford Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 2QS

0decisions3extensions24documents12nearby
Flagged:HMO conversion
  1. Feb 2019
    Loft ConversionOutline
    Outcome in report

    Loft conversion with rear dormer and juliette balcony. Front rooflights.

    Documents
    7 docs on file
    Reference
    18/02028/CLOPUD
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ConditionsDecision
  4. HMODecision

+ 1 more application in the report

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn
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  • The 24 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

51 Rainsford Lane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£496,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2018)

£300,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 9 November 2018Most recent

    £300,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM1 2QS: £350,000 (2025–2022).

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.

51 Rainsford Lane is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£2,381

Street avg £4,126

Strongly below

Floor Area

126 m²

Street avg 92 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 51 Rainsford Lane

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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Area

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.
Full Chelmsford report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

8/mo

Rising 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.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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 road noise heatmap for CM1 2QS

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
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 51 Rainsford Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 2QS. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.