12 Saffron Close, Wethersfield, Braintree, CM7 4EY is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 883 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 £306,525 , which equates to approximately £347 per square foot. It was last sold on 4 May 2017 for £253,000. Since then, the value has increased by £53,525, representing a 21.2% increase, or approximately 2.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £306,525 is:

  • 4.0% lower than the average property price on Saffron Close
  • 4.2% lower than the average in the CM7 4EY postcode area
  • and 9.7% lower than the average price for Braintree 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 11 March 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in CM7 4EY

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
883 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£306,525
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£347
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

12 Saffron Close, Wethersfield, Braintree, Essex, CM7 4EY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of A, based on the latest assessment carried out on 11 Mar 2024.

This property uses an oil-fired boiler with radiators 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 16 Aug 2016, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to A, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 138.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 25 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to very good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The windows were upgraded from some double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 27% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, oil
Average
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CM7 4EY

12 th / 16
Price Rank
4% lower than average
5 th / 14
Size Rank
3% bigger than average
10 th / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% lower than average

Sale History

Today
£306,525
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+21 %
4 May 2017
£253,000
Freehold
+74.5 %
28 Aug 2009
£145,000
Freehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Very low flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
Very low flood risk
Surface water flood hazard
No mapped risk

* Results are based on Environment Agency flood risk mapping for the property UPRN where available. They are indicative and should not be treated as a site-specific flood survey.

Flood risk from rivers and the sea

This property has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.

River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.

Flood risk from surface water

This property has very low surface water flood risk.

Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.

Flood depth indicators

Rivers and Sea
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk
Surface Water
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £320,000
sale date: 7 Mar 2025
rooms: 5
size: 969 sq ft
sale price: £307,500
sale date: 27 Mar 2024
rooms: 4
size: 844 sq ft
sale price: £133,000
sale date: 14 Jun 2013
rooms: 5
size: 969 sq ft
sale price: £186,000
sale date: 4 Jan 2013
rooms: 4
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £71,000
sale date: 21 Nov 1997

Data Sources

The property at 12 Saffron Close, Wethersfield, Braintree, CM7 4EY appears two times in HM Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 4 May 2017. It also has three Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 11 Mar 2024. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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