7 Richards Close, Witham, CM8 1GE is a leasehold flat built between 2003-2006. The property offers approximately 603 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £211,586 , which equates to approximately £351 per square foot. It was last sold on 23 Jan 2006 for £145,000. Since then, the value has increased by £66,586, representing a 45.9% increase, or approximately 2.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £211,586 is:

  • 1.2% higher than the average property price on Richards Close
  • 3.4% higher than the average in the CM8 1GE postcode area
  • and 35.2% lower than the average price for Witham 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 30 June 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2003-2006
Interior Size
603 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£211,586
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£351
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

7 Richards Close, Witham, Braintree, Essex, CM8 1GE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 30 Jun 2022.

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 30 May 2012. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 2.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 62% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 62% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to CM8 1GE

11 th / 13
Price Rank
3% higher than average
6 th / 13
Size Rank
3% smaller than average
12 th / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CM8 1GE , this flat's estimated value ranks 11th out of 13. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 12th out of 13 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 6th out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£211,586
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+46 %
23 Jan 2006
£145,000
Leasehold
+3.6 %
4 Mar 2005
£140,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £173,000
sale date: 11 Apr 2025
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 24 Oct 2024
rooms: 3
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £215,500
sale date: 12 May 2023
rooms: 3
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £194,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2022
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £171,000
sale date: 31 Oct 2016

Data Sources

The property at 7 Richards Close, Witham, CM8 1GE appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 23 Jan 2006. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 30 Jun 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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