8 The Ley, Braintree, CM7 3NS is a freehold detached property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 1,948 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £536,798 , which equates to approximately £276 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Aug 2015 for £368,000. Since then, the value has increased by £168,798, representing a 45.9% increase, or approximately 4.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £536,798 is:

  • 26.9% higher than the average property price on The Ley
  • 32.8% higher than the average in the CM7 3NS postcode area
  • and 49.6% higher 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 28 April 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
1948 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£536,798
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£276
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 The Ley, Braintree, Essex, CM7 3NS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 28 Apr 2015.

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 have some double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 13 Feb 2014, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 5.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, insulated (assumed) to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from fully double glazed to some double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 68% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 81% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Some double glazing
Very Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 81% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CM7 3NS

1 st / 22
Price Rank
33% higher than average
1 st / 18
Size Rank
70% bigger than average
16 th / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
22% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CM7 3NS , this house's estimated value ranks 1st out of 22. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 16th out of 18 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 1st out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£536,798
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+46 %
28 Aug 2015
£368,000
Leasehold
+248.8 %
20 Oct 1995
£105,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 6
size: 1119 sq ft
sale price: £360,000
sale date: 26 Nov 2018
rooms: 4
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £244,000
sale date: 28 Jul 2014
rooms: 6
size: 1044 sq ft
sale price: £285,000
sale date: 21 Feb 2020
rooms: 4
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £239,000
sale date: 2 May 2014
rooms: 4
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £142,500
sale date: 28 Mar 2003

Data Sources

The property at 8 The Ley, Braintree, CM7 3NS appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 28 Aug 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 28 Apr 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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