What kind of home is 53 Rainsford Lane, CM1 2QS?

53 Rainsford Lane, CM1 2QS is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 53 Rainsford Lane, CM1 2QS?

53 Rainsford Lane, CM1 2QS last sold for £307,000 in December 2020, around 5 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 53 Rainsford Lane, CM1 2QS?

The current EPC rating for 53 Rainsford Lane, CM1 2QS is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in March 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 53 Rainsford Lane, CM1 2QS?

53 Rainsford Lane, CM1 2QS has a recorded floor area of 122 m² (1,313 sq ft). That makes it about 72% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CM1 2QS. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 53 Rainsford Lane, CM1 2QS use?

The latest EPC at 53 Rainsford Lane, CM1 2QS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 53 Rainsford Lane, CM1 2QS?

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

Which area is 53 Rainsford Lane, CM1 2QS in?

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

How safe is the area around 53 Rainsford Lane, CM1 2QS?

Police records around 53 Rainsford Lane, CM1 2QS show an average of 8 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 48% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (175% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 53 Rainsford Lane, CM1 2QS?

The closest primary school to 53 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.

What transport links are near 53 Rainsford Lane, CM1 2QS?

The closest bus stop to 53 Rainsford Lane, CM1 2QS is Fire Station, 34m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 432m away.

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53 Rainsford Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 2QS

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

122 m²

1313 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 53 Rainsford Lane

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

53 Rainsford Lane is a semi-detached house in Chelmsford (CM1 2QS). It has a recorded floor area of 122 m² (around 1313 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2022) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in March 2020 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

At 122 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 £472,000 sits 53.7% above the 2020 sale of £307,000. Sold December 2020 for £307,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2021.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2022

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2022from Mar 2020

EPC improved fromD64toC69

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 53 Rainsford Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 2QS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 53 Rainsford Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 2QS

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Flagged:HMO conversionChange of use

Feb 2021
HMOFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Change of use from residential dwelling (C3) to House of Multiple Occupancy (C4) serving 5 occupants, with single storey rear extension to facilitate change of use. Juliet Balcony added to rear second floor level.
ExtensionChange of Use
Documents
16 docs on file
Reference
20/02026/FUL
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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.

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Current estimate

£472,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2020)

£307,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

18 December 2020Most recent
£307,000

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

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.

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

Price per m²

£2,516

Street avg £4,112

Strongly below

Floor Area

122 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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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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.

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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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FAQ

Common questions

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