5 Benton Close, Witham, CM8 1JT is a freehold terraced property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 474 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 £262,492 , which equates to approximately £554 per square foot. It was last sold on 6 Feb 2024 for £255,000. Since then, the value has increased by £7,492, representing a 2.9% increase, or approximately 1.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £262,492 is:

  • 2.0% lower than the average property price on Benton Close
  • 0.6% lower than the average in the CM8 1JT postcode area
  • and 17.3% lower than the average price for Witham as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 6 September 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in CM8 1JT

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
474 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£262,492
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£554
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

5 Benton Close, Witham, Braintree, Essex, CM8 1JT has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 6 Sep 2023.

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 20 Jul 2010. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 1.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to CM8 1JT

27 th / 41
Price Rank
1% lower than average
26 th / 37
Size Rank
10% smaller than average
14 th / 37
Price Per Sq FT Rank
11% higher than average

Sale History

Today
£262,492
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+3 %
6 Feb 2024
£255,000
Freehold
+54.5 %
9 May 2014
£165,000
Freehold
+8.2 %
3 Nov 2010
£152,500
Freehold
+38.6 %
22 Mar 2010
£110,000
Freehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

26 Benton Close, Witham, CM8 1JT
rooms: 2
size: 441 sq ft
sale price: £231,000
sale date: 14 Apr 2022
24 Benton Close, Witham, CM8 1JT
rooms: 2
size: 439 sq ft
sale price: £128,000
sale date: 30 Jan 2014
14 Benton Close, Witham, CM8 1JT
rooms: 2
size: 442 sq ft
sale price: £120,000
sale date: 1 Oct 2009
10 Benton Close, Witham, CM8 1JT
rooms: 2
size: 441 sq ft
sale price: £91,000
sale date: 10 Jul 2009
12 Benton Close, Witham, CM8 1JT
rooms: 2
size: 463 sq ft
sale price: £83,500
sale date: 16 Apr 2003

Data Sources

The property at 5 Benton Close, Witham, CM8 1JT appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 6 Feb 2024. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 6 Sep 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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