Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
79c, Rainsford Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 2QS
Estimated value
£228,000
- Since the 2000 sale (£69,995)+226%
- Against CM1 2QS's recent median (£350,000)-35%
Newest record on this page: January 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Detached
Floor 01
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
47 m²
506 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Our estimate
£228,000
- Against its 2000 sale (£69,995)+226%
- Against CM1 2QS's recent median (£350,000)-35%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 79c is modelled from its 47 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale 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
47 m² from the EPC lodged in June 2024
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2000
Recent sales in CM1 2QS
5 sales, median £350,000 (2026–2023)
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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 | None on this home | 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.
79c's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2000).
Sales timeline
24 March 2000Most recent
£69,995
Median price across the last 5 sales in CM1 2QS: £350,000 (2026–2023).
Nearby sales in CM1 2QS
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 79c, 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 79c
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
79c is a two-bedroom detached house in Chelmsford (CM1 2QS). It has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (around 506 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2024) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since October 2010. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Average to Poor.
Held since March 2000 — that's 26 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £228,000 sits 225.7% above the 2000 sale of £69,995. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£138/sq ft) was about 40.8% below the postcode norm. At 47 m² it sits well below the postcode median (76 m² across 20 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.
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
- GarageYes
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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jun 2024
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 22 June 2034
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
May 2024from Oct 2010
EPC improved fromC72toD68
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Low Energy Lighting
50%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Jun 2024from May 2024
EPC improved fromD68toC69
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 79c, Rainsford Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 2QS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
79c has no planning applications on record.
12
But the area is active
12 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Versus other Rainsford Lane homes
Four headline reads against 7 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
Floor Area for 79c lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£1,489
Street avg £2,264
Floor Area
47 m²
Street avg 53 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.1 t/year
Street avg 2.1 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 79c is modelled from its 47 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale 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. 1 sale is recorded for 79c. 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 79c was lodged in June 2024 at band C and is valid until June 2034. 3 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 79c. 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
- 79c is in council tax band B. 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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