32 Giffins Close, Braintree, CM7 1HU is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 764 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £364,543 , which equates to approximately £477 per square foot. It was last sold on 11 Aug 2021 for £318,750. Since then, the value has increased by £45,793, representing a 14.4% increase, or approximately 3.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £364,543 is:

  • 20.0% higher than the average property price on Giffins Close
  • 19.7% higher than the average in the CM7 1HU postcode area
  • and 4.9% 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 10 July 2013, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
764 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£364,543
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£477
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

32 Giffins Close, Braintree, Essex, CM7 1HU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 10 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 are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 1 Aug 2012. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 1.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, 25 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (poor).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 89% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, 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, 25 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to CM7 1HU

3 rd / 22
Price Rank
20% higher than average
17 th / 17
Size Rank
10% smaller than average
1 st / 17
Price Per Sq FT Rank
32% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CM7 1HU , this house's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 22. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 17 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 17th out of 17 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£364,543
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+14 %
11 Aug 2021
£318,750
Leasehold
+93.2 %
22 Feb 2013
£165,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £310,000
sale date: 28 Mar 2025
rooms: 4
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £258,000
sale date: 12 Apr 2022
rooms: 5
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 5 Jul 2013
rooms: 4
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £91,000
sale date: 9 Nov 2001

Data Sources

The property at 32 Giffins Close, Braintree, CM7 1HU appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 11 Aug 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 10 Jul 2013. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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