8, Critchett Terrace Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2QN is a freehold terraced property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 915 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 £394,325 , which equates to approximately £431 per square foot. It was last sold on 26 Nov 2010 for £210,000. Since then, the value has increased by £184,325, representing a 87.8% increase, or approximately 5.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £394,325 is:

  • 6.2% lower than the average property price on Rainsford Road
  • 8.6% higher than the average in the CM1 2QN postcode area
  • and 9.5% lower than the average price for Chelmsford as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 27 June 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
915 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£394,325
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£431
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8, Critchett Terrace Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2QN has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 27 Jun 2025.

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 high performance glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 10 Mar 2014, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 55.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from average to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed), improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to high performance glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 43% of fixed outlets to below average lighting efficiency, with efficiency changing from average to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
High performance glazing
Good
Lighting
Below average lighting efficiency
Poor

Compared to CM1 2QN

4 th / 10
Price Rank
9% higher than average
1 st / 9
Size Rank
19% bigger than average
9 th / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
9% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CM1 2QN , this house's estimated value ranks 4th out of 10. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 9th out of 9 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 1st out of 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£394,325
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+88 %
26 Nov 2010
£210,000
Leasehold
+8.5 %
23 Feb 2006
£193,500
Leasehold
+138.9 %
27 May 1999
£81,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £408,000
sale date: 20 Jan 2023
rooms: 4
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £375,500
sale date: 23 Feb 2022
rooms: 3
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £309,000
sale date: 9 Feb 2018
rooms: 3
size: 794 sq ft
sale price: £325,000
sale date: 5 Sep 2017
rooms: 3
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £187,000
sale date: 4 Feb 2010

Data Sources

The property at 8, Critchett Terrace Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2QN appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 26 Nov 2010. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 27 Jun 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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