258 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2PN is a freehold terraced property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,044 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £312,735 , which equates to approximately £300 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Sep 2009 for £155,000. Since then, the value has increased by £157,735, representing a 101.8% increase, or approximately 6.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £312,735 is:

  • 25.6% lower than the average property price on Rainsford Road
  • 22.3% lower than the average in the CM1 2PN postcode area
  • and 28.2% lower than the average price for Chelmsford as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 18 April 2013, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1044 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£312,735
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£300
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

258 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2PN has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 18 Apr 2013.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 1 May 2009, when the property was rated G. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 650%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric ceiling heating to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from flat, limited insulation (assumed) to flat, no insulation (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 10% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Flat, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CM1 2PN

16 th / 18
Price Rank
22% lower than average
8 th / 14
Size Rank
13% bigger than average
14 th / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
32% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CM1 2PN , this house's estimated value ranks 16th out of 18. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 14th out of 14 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 8th out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£312,735
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+102 %
30 Sep 2009
£155,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £362,000
sale date: 23 May 2025
rooms: 5
size: 1023 sq ft
sale price: £400,000
sale date: 28 Feb 2025
rooms: 5
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £400,000
sale date: 17 Feb 2025
rooms: 5
size: 1044 sq ft
sale price: £304,000
sale date: 19 Dec 2024
rooms: 4
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £342,000
sale date: 25 Jun 2021

Data Sources

The property at 258 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2PN appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 30 Sep 2009. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 18 Apr 2013. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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