55 Saffron Gardens, Wethersfield, Braintree, CM7 4EF is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,023 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 £332,687 , which equates to approximately £325 per square foot. It was last sold on 17 Dec 2010 for £180,000. Since then, the value has increased by £152,687, representing a 84.8% increase, or approximately 5.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £332,687 is:

  • 8.3% lower than the average property price on Saffron Gardens
  • 6.6% lower than the average in the CM7 4EF postcode area
  • and 4.3% lower than the average price for Braintree as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded 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 8 October 2013, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1023 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£332,687
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£325
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

55 Saffron Gardens, Wethersfield, Braintree, Essex, CM7 4EF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 8 Oct 2013.

This property uses an oil-fired boiler with radiators 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 16 Jun 2010, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 50%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from flat, limited insulation (assumed) to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 8% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with no change in efficiency (very poor).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, oil
Average
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to CM7 4EF

11 th / 12
Price Rank
7% lower than average
3 rd / 7
Size Rank
6% smaller than average
6 th / 7
Price Per Sq FT Rank
1% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CM7 4EF , this house's estimated value ranks 11th out of 12. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 7 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 3rd out of 7 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£332,687
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+85 %
17 Dec 2010
£180,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £306,500
sale date: 6 Aug 2018
rooms: 4
size: 1012 sq ft
sale price: £254,500
sale date: 12 Aug 2016
rooms: 4
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £376,000
sale date: 28 Sep 2021
rooms: 4
size: 1098 sq ft
sale price: £322,500
sale date: 1 Jul 2019
rooms: 5
size: 1119 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 18 Jun 2015

Data Sources

The property at 55 Saffron Gardens, Wethersfield, Braintree, Essex, CM7 4EF appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 17 Dec 2010. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 8 Oct 2013. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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