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Flat 30, 31 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2XJ

UPRN:10094900331Flat/Maisonette2 bedsBuilt 2020
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band DEPC: B (86)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-01T10:21:30.292692+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:09:43.288171+00:00)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Amenities· 1mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
Flat 30, 31 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2XJ

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
3 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£319,000
£255k - £382kLow
Estimate
£319k
Range
£255k – £382k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,850
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£1,850
Yield
6.96%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Flat 30 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 66/100. Investment score 65/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is elevated. Walkability is good (81/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is leasehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)Defra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
66/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
65/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
75/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
81/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 32Bike 71
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£319,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,850
Gross Yield6.96%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+0.4%
5y Growth+1.1%
10y Growth+2.7%
Last Sold Price-
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceSignificant
  • RadonLow
  • MiningUnknown
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseHigh
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0CM1 2XJ
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/01341/ADV
    Proposed installation of illuminated and non-illuminated signage to existing building.
    Pending
  • 26/01369/FUL
    Retrospective application for the change of use of rear service and parking area to an enclosed outdoor play and learning area ancillary to the ground floor day nursery. Retention of timber pergola structures, artificial plant screening, artificial grass surfacing, timber boundary fencing and privacy screening, and buggy store. Retention of security shutter to front entrance. Proposed provision of two car parking spaces, secure cycle parking for bicycles, installation of fabric shade sails beneath the pergola and a proposed bin store.
    Pending
  • 26/01320/FUL
    Retrospective application for the installation of weldmesh fencing, and close-boarded timber fencing
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership50%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change-
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
17 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
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Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£35,791
Population Density6,605 /km²
Owner Occupied32%
Age Distribution
0-15 12%16-64 82%65+ 6%
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Schools Nearby

  • King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford
    0.2 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Maltese Road Primary School
    0.2 mi
    Good
  • Kings Road Primary School
    0.4 mi
    Good
  • Chelmsford County High School for Girls
    0.5 mi
    Outstanding

5 of 8 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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