What kind of home is 77 Rainsford Lane, CM1 2QS?

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

What did 77 Rainsford Lane, CM1 2QS sell for?

77 Rainsford Lane, CM1 2QS last sold for £185,000 in June 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £31,500 in July 1996, so prices have been rising over 28 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 77 Rainsford Lane, CM1 2QS changed over time?

Across 2 sales between July 1996 and June 2024, 77 Rainsford Lane, CM1 2QS rose from £31,500 to £185,000, a change of £153,500. That works out to roughly +6.5% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 77 Rainsford Lane, CM1 2QS?

The current EPC rating for 77 Rainsford Lane, CM1 2QS is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in February 2020. It has improved from a D recorded in February 2010. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 77 Rainsford Lane, CM1 2QS?

77 Rainsford Lane, CM1 2QS has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (527 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 35% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CM1 2QS. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 77 Rainsford Lane, CM1 2QS use?

The latest EPC at 77 Rainsford Lane, CM1 2QS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 77 Rainsford Lane, CM1 2QS?

77 Rainsford Lane, CM1 2QS is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 77 Rainsford Lane, CM1 2QS in?

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

What is crime like near 77 Rainsford Lane, CM1 2QS?

Police records around 77 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 77 Rainsford Lane, CM1 2QS?

The closest primary school to 77 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 77 Rainsford Lane, CM1 2QS?

The closest bus stop to 77 Rainsford Lane, CM1 2QS is Fire Station, 34m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 432m away.

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77 Rainsford Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 2QS

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor Ground

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

49 m²

527 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 77 Rainsford Lane

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

77 Rainsford Lane is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Chelmsford (CM1 2QS). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. At 49 m² this is the 4th smallest of 21 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 47–139 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (February 2020) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in February 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good.

At 49 m² it sits well below the postcode median (76 m² across 20 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 1996–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £208,000 is 12.4% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£351/sq ft) was about 50% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold June 2024 for £185,000.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2020

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2020from Feb 2010

EPC improved fromD66toC73

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

57%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 77 Rainsford Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 2QS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

77 Rainsford Lane has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Price for 77 Rainsford Lane has grown more than fourfold since the 1996 starting point.

Current estimate

£208,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.5% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£185,000

Growth on file: 6.5% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

16 June 2024Most recent
£185,000
+487.3%over 27 years
18 July 1996
£31,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM1 2QS: £385,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in CM1 2QS

On the street

Versus other Rainsford Lane homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 77 Rainsford Lane stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,776

Street avg £1,937

Strongly above

Floor Area

49 m²

Street avg 53 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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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

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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