21 Holden Close, Braintree, CM7 3BU is a leasehold flat built between 2003-2006. The property offers approximately 549 square feet of living space and is situated on the 3rd floor of a 1-storey building. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £157,668 , which equates to approximately £287 per square foot. It was last sold on 22 Jul 2016 for £145,000. Since then, the value has increased by £12,668, representing a 8.7% increase, or approximately 0.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £157,668 is:

  • 8.6% lower than the average property price on Holden Close
  • 7.6% lower than the average in the CM7 3BU postcode area
  • and 53.5% 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 11 March 2026, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in CM7 3BU

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2003-2006
Interior Size
549 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
3rd floor of 1
Price (estimate)
£157,668
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£287
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

21 Holden Close, Braintree, Essex, CM7 3BU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 11 Mar 2026.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 23 Feb 2016. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 5.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from average to poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, insulated (assumed) to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from good to very good.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to good lighting efficiency, with no change in efficiency (good).
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Poor
Lighting
Good lighting efficiency
Good

Compared to CM7 3BU

35 th / 40
Price Rank
8% lower than average
30 th / 39
Size Rank
4% smaller than average
26 th / 39
Price Per Sq FT Rank
3% lower than average

Sale History

Today
£157,668
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+9 %
22 Jul 2016
£145,000
Leasehold
+52.6 %
27 Jun 2003
£95,000
Leasehold

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: 2
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 2 Dec 2025
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 31 Oct 2025
rooms: 3
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £164,000
sale date: 6 May 2025
rooms: 2
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £158,000
sale date: 28 Mar 2025
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £178,500
sale date: 26 Nov 2024

Data Sources

The property at 21 Holden Close, Braintree, CM7 3BU appears two times in HM Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 22 Jul 2016. It also has three Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 11 Mar 2026. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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