43 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2QJ is a leasehold flat built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 441 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £190,242 , which equates to approximately £431 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 Jan 2025 for £180,000. Since then, the value has increased by £10,242, representing a 5.7% increase, or approximately 6.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £190,242 is:

  • 54.8% lower than the average property price on Rainsford Road
  • 29.8% lower than the average in the CM1 2QJ postcode area
  • and 56.3% lower than the average price for Chelmsford as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 13 May 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in CM1 2QJ

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
441 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£190,242
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£431
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

43 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2QJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 13 May 2019.

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 10 Jul 2009. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 4.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from good to very good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, limited insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Very Good
Roof
Pitched, limited insulation (assumed)
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to CM1 2QJ

21 st / 21
Price Rank
30% lower than average
21 st / 21
Size Rank
28% smaller than average
17 th / 21
Price Per Sq FT Rank
2% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CM1 2QJ , this flat's estimated value ranks 21th out of 21. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 17th out of 21 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 21th out of 21 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£190,242
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+6 %
31 Jan 2025
£180,000
Leasehold
+344.4 %
14 Aug 1997
£40,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 484 sq ft
sale price: £195,000
sale date: 7 Dec 2022
rooms: 2
size: 463 sq ft
sale price: £212,500
sale date: 21 Apr 2022
rooms: 2
size: 474 sq ft
sale price: £136,000
sale date: 17 Dec 2013
rooms: 2
size: 441 sq ft
sale price: £255,000
sale date: 3 Mar 2022
rooms: 2
size: 495 sq ft
sale price: £223,000
sale date: 8 Jan 2021

Data Sources

The property at 43 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2QJ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 31 Jan 2025. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 13 May 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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