42 Blackwater Way, Braintree, CM7 9BX is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 947 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £346,361 , which equates to approximately £366 per square foot. It was last sold on 4 May 2004 for £166,500. Since then, the value has increased by £179,861, representing a 108.0% increase, or approximately 5.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £346,361 is:

  • 0.9% lower than the average property price on Blackwater Way
  • 1.8% higher than the average in the CM7 9BX postcode area
  • and 0.3% lower than the average price for Braintree as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 29 March 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in CM7 9BX

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
947 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£346,361
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£366
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42 Blackwater Way, Braintree, Essex, CM7 9BX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 29 Mar 2019.

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 22 Nov 2008. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 7.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 11% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 11% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to CM7 9BX

11 th / 19
Price Rank
2% higher than average
7 th / 14
Size Rank
2% bigger than average
11 th / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
0% same as average

Compared to other properties in CM7 9BX , this house's estimated value ranks 11th out of 19. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 11th out of 14 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 7th out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£346,361
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+108 %
4 May 2004
£166,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 969 sq ft
sale price: £350,000
sale date: 21 Mar 2025
rooms: 5
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £375,000
sale date: 8 Nov 2024
rooms: 5
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £365,000
sale date: 24 Oct 2022
rooms: 4
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £340,000
sale date: 29 Nov 2021
rooms: 5
size: 1055 sq ft
sale price: £338,000
sale date: 18 Jun 2021

Data Sources

The property at 42 Blackwater Way, Braintree, Essex, CM7 9BX appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 4 May 2004. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 29 Mar 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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