131 Church Lane, Braintree, CM7 5SB is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,227 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £478,895 , which equates to approximately £390 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Jul 2012 for £270,000. Since then, the value has increased by £208,895, representing a 77.4% increase, or approximately 5.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £478,895 is:

  • 17.4% higher than the average property price on Church Lane
  • 3.6% higher than the average in the CM7 5SB postcode area
  • and 37.8% higher than the average price for Braintree as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. 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 2 July 2013, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1227 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£478,895
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£390
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

131 Church Lane, Braintree, Essex, CM7 5SB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 2 Jul 2013.

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 have some double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 14 Jul 2010. The rating of E is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, insulated at rafters, with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from timber frame, as built, no insulation (assumed) to solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to some double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 4% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, insulated at rafters
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Some double glazing
Very Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 4% of fixed outlets
Very Poor

Compared to CM7 5SB

11 th / 25
Price Rank
4% higher than average
10 th / 16
Size Rank
5% smaller than average
6 th / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
9% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CM7 5SB , this house's estimated value ranks 11th out of 25. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 16 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 10th out of 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£478,895
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+77 %
20 Jul 2012
£270,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1281 sq ft
sale price: £390,000
sale date: 4 Jan 2019
rooms: 6
size: 1249 sq ft
sale price: £236,000
sale date: 12 Aug 2016
rooms: 7
size: 1173 sq ft
sale price: £370,000
sale date: 11 Mar 2025
rooms: 6
size: 1184 sq ft
sale price: £425,000
sale date: 29 Nov 2024
rooms: 7
size: 1367 sq ft
sale price: £420,000
sale date: 29 Oct 2020

Data Sources

The property at 131 Church Lane, Braintree, Essex, CM7 5SB appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 20 Jul 2012. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 2 Jul 2013. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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