65 Rainsford Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 2QS
About 65 Rainsford Lane
65 Rainsford Lane is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Chelmsford (CM1 2QS). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in June 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.
Most recent transfer: June 2022 at £400,000. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend. Across 1997–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£502/sq ft) was about 123.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
- GarageYes
Building
- RefurbishedYes
- Extension potentialPossible
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Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 15 July 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Wall insulation improved
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
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 history
65 Rainsford Lane has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
12 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
65 Rainsford Lane has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.
£414,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.7% per year over 25 years.
£400,000
Growth on file: 7.7% per year over 25 years.
Sales timeline
6 June 2022Most recent
£400,000
+12.7%over 5 years26 March 2017
£355,000
+47.2%over 2 years2 December 2014
£241,250
+50.8%over 12 years1 August 2002
£159,995
+154.0%over 5 years3 July 1997
£63,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in CM1 2QS: £350,000 (2026–2023).
Nearby sales in CM1 2QS
Versus other Rainsford Lane homes
65 Rainsford Lane outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£5,405
Street avg £3,636
Floor Area
74 m²
Street avg 101 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.9 t/year
Street avg 4.3 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.9dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.2dB