5 Giffins Close, Braintree, CM7 1HU is a freehold terraced property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 829 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 £287,382 , which equates to approximately £347 per square foot. It was last sold on 23 Nov 2012 for £165,000. Since then, the value has increased by £122,382, representing a 74.2% increase, or approximately 5.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £287,382 is:

  • 5.4% lower than the average property price on Giffins Close
  • 5.6% lower than the average in the CM7 1HU postcode area
  • and 17.3% lower than the average price for Braintree as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 19 August 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in CM7 1HU

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
829 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£287,382
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£347
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Giffins Close, Braintree, Essex, CM7 1HU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 19 Aug 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 5 Feb 2009, and the property received the same rating of D with an unchanged energy efficiency score of 67.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated at rafters, changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from timber frame, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 8% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 56% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, insulated at rafters
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 56% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to CM7 1HU

18 th / 22
Price Rank
6% lower than average
9 th / 17
Size Rank
2% smaller than average
12 th / 17
Price Per Sq FT Rank
4% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CM7 1HU , this house's estimated value ranks 18th out of 22. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 12th out of 17 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 9th out of 17 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£287,382
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+74 %
23 Nov 2012
£165,000
Leasehold
+17.9 %
22 May 2009
£139,995
Leasehold
+6.1 %
19 Sep 2003
£132,000
Leasehold
+210.6 %
30 Sep 1996
£42,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

35 Giffins Close, Braintree, CM7 1HU
rooms: 4
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £297,000
sale date: 3 Mar 2023
9 Giffins Close, Braintree, CM7 1HU
rooms: 5
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £320,000
sale date: 22 Sep 2022
7 Giffins Close, Braintree, CM7 1HU
rooms: 6
size: 809 sq ft
sale price: £264,000
sale date: 22 Feb 2021
29 Giffins Close, Braintree, CM7 1HU
rooms: 5
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £240,000
sale date: 28 Aug 2020
11 Giffins Close, Braintree, CM7 1HU
rooms: 5
size: 794 sq ft
sale price: £216,000
sale date: 26 Sep 2016

Data Sources

The property at 5 Giffins Close, Braintree, CM7 1HU appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 23 Nov 2012. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 19 Aug 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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