196, Rainsford Road
196, Rainsford Road
Description & Estimates
According to the public record, 196, Rainsford Road, Chelmsford is a period house with 678 ft2 of internal area and sits on a 67 m2 plot.
Houses of this size in this area normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
Based on available information, and assuming reasonable condition, the estimated sale value for 196, Rainsford Road, Chelmsford is £323,685 and the estimated rental value is £1,583 per month.
Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, CM1 is located in the borough of Chelmsford within the CM1 postal district.
Our Data Sources
196, Rainsford Road, Chelmsford has no recent1 records in the the Land Registry and a single entry in the EPC database dated March 2020.
We combine this information with public data of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 5 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
Decorative condition can have a big effect on a property's value and this effect varies depending on the type, size and location of the property.
If 196, Rainsford Road, Chelmsford is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £339,869 and a rental value of £1,662 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £301,027 and a rental value of £1,472 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of 196, Rainsford Road, Chelmsford has declined by £2,675 (0.8%), while its estimated rental value has climbed by £55 per month (3.5%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 5.9%.
Plot Size
According to data from HM Land Registry, 196, Rainsford Road, Chelmsford sits on a plot of 67 m2.
We have plot size data on 36 out of 47 other houses in the postcode and 196, Rainsford Road, Chelmsford sits on the 35th largest plot.
Energy Efficiency
196, Rainsford Road, Chelmsford has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 06 Mar 2020.
The property is connected to mains gas and has partial double glazing. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
According to HM Land Registry, 196, Rainsford Road, Chelmsford was last sold on 20th December 1996 for £50,000 and was recorded as a freehold house.
The property has had 3 sales since 1995.
- Sold Dec 1996£50,000
- Sold Sep 1996£42,500
- Sold Apr 1996£42,500
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 3 sales of properties similar to 196, Rainsford Road, Chelmsford within a radius of 580 metres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is 194, Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2PD, a freehold house which sold for £335,000 on the 28th November 2025.
Read more about house prices in CM1.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, CM1 has a total of 276 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, 196, Rainsford Road, Chelmsford is the 145th largest and the 113th most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £91k less expensive than the average property in CM1.
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Schools Nearby
- 400mMaltese Road Primary School
- 600mKings Road Primary School
- 800mWestlands Community Primary School
- 500mKing Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford
- 800mChelmsford County High School for Girls
- 1.4kmSt John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to 196, Rainsford Road, Chelmsford is Chelmsford station, which is 800 metres away.
- 800mChelmsford
- 4.7kmBeaulieu Park
- 9.5kmIngatestone
Available Internet Speeds
According to recent data from Ofcom, ultrafast broadband is available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Ultrafast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
According to data from the Environment Agency, the flood risk in this area is considered to be very low.
