25 Richards Close, Witham, CM8 1GE is a leasehold flat built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 570 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £231,652 , which equates to approximately £406 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Jun 2005 for £153,955. Since then, the value has increased by £77,697, representing a 50.5% increase, or approximately 2.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £231,652 is:

  • 10.8% higher than the average property price on Richards Close
  • 13.2% higher than the average in the CM8 1GE postcode area
  • and 29.1% lower than the average price for Witham as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 31 March 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
570 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£231,652
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£406
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

25 Richards Close, Witham, Braintree, Essex, CM8 1GE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 31 Mar 2021.

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 26 Jan 2009, and the property received the same rating of C with an unchanged energy efficiency score of 78.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to (another dwelling above), changing energy efficiency from good to n/a.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, with internal insulation to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 10% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CM8 1GE

5 th / 13
Price Rank
13% higher than average
12 th / 13
Size Rank
8% smaller than average
1 st / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
23% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CM8 1GE , this flat's estimated value ranks 5th out of 13. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 13 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 12th out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£231,652
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+50 %
30 Jun 2005
£153,955
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £173,000
sale date: 11 Apr 2025
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 24 Oct 2024
rooms: 3
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £215,500
sale date: 12 May 2023
rooms: 3
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £194,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2022
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £171,000
sale date: 31 Oct 2016

Data Sources

The property at 25 Richards Close, Witham, Braintree, Essex, CM8 1GE appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 30 Jun 2005. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 31 Mar 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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