17 Spencer Square, Braintree, CM7 5JZ is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 635 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £256,687 , which equates to approximately £404 per square foot. It was last sold on 17 Jan 2025 for £250,000. Since then, the value has increased by £6,687, representing a 2.7% increase, or approximately 2.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £256,687 is:

  • 3.3% lower than the average property price on Spencer Square
  • 1.7% higher than the average in the CM7 5JZ postcode area
  • and 26.1% lower 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 7 September 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
635 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£256,687
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£404
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

17 Spencer Square, Braintree, Essex, CM7 5JZ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 7 Sep 2024.

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 fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 7 Oct 2011. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 6.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly 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, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CM7 5JZ

6 th / 21
Price Rank
2% higher than average
14 th / 16
Size Rank
8% smaller than average
2 nd / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
10% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CM7 5JZ , this house's estimated value ranks 6th out of 21. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 16 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 14th out of 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£256,687
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+3 %
17 Jan 2025
£250,000
Leasehold
+38.1 %
21 Dec 2015
£181,000
Leasehold
+19.1 %
22 Nov 2012
£152,000
Leasehold
-2.9 %
31 Aug 2006
£156,550
Leasehold
+165.3 %
30 Jul 1999
£59,000
Leasehold
+18 %
29 Nov 1996
£50,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £254,000
sale date: 27 Aug 2025
rooms: 4
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 12 Dec 2024
rooms: 4
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 5 May 2023
rooms: 4
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2021
rooms: 4
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £223,000
sale date: 16 Sep 2021

Data Sources

The property at 17 Spencer Square, Braintree, CM7 5JZ appears six times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 17 Jan 2025. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 7 Sep 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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