Our Data Sources
26, Tortoiseshell Way, Braintree has 51 entries in the Land Registry, most recently in August 2018 and a single entry in the EPC database dated May 2018.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 5 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
1Sales dated prior to 2007 are shown, but are not used in our calculations.
Price Range & Condition
The condition of a property plays an important role in determining its value, with the degree of impact varying by property type, size and location.
For 26, Tortoiseshell Way, Braintree, we estimate a market value of £307,299 and a rental value of £1,198 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £272,179 and £1,062 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for 26, Tortoiseshell Way, Braintree as measuring 183 m2.
That makes it the 58th largest plot in the postcode, where 94 of the 100 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
26, Tortoiseshell Way, Braintree has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 18 May 2018.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using a boiler and radiators (mains gas).
Sold Prices
The most recent sale of 26, Tortoiseshell Way, Braintree completed on 30th August 2018 at £269,000 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a freehold house.
Since 1995 the property has sold 5 times.
Values of comparable properties have risen by 4.7% over the period since August 2018.
- Sold Aug 2018£269,000
- Sold Nov 2005£165,000
- Sold Nov 2003£137,500
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2019 114 properties similar to 26, Tortoiseshell Way, Braintree have sold within a radius of 630 metres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 6th May 2026, was 12, Comma Close, Braintree, CM7 1WH, a freehold house which sold for £300,000.
Read more about house prices in CM7.
- Sold May 2026£300,000 | 2 Bed House12, Comma Close, Braintree, CM7 1WH12, Comma Close, Braintree, CM7 1WH
- Sold Jan 2026£295,000 | 2 Bed House7, Meadow Brown Court, Braintree, CM7 1WL7, Meadow Brown Court, Braintree, CM7 1WL
- Sold Sep 2025£300,000 | 2 Bed House18, Clouded Yellow Close, Braintree, CM7 1WQ18, Clouded Yellow Close, Braintree, CM7 1WQ
- Sold Aug 2025£307,000 | 2 Bed House4, Meadow Brown Court, Braintree, CM7 1WL4, Meadow Brown Court, Braintree, CM7 1WL
- Sold Apr 2025£297,000 | 2 Bed House7, Wall Court, Braintree, CM7 1YN7, Wall Court, Braintree, CM7 1YN
Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Explore Nearby Properties
The surrounding properties have an average estimated value of £363,695, ranging from £287,355 to £474,352.
- 24 Tortoiseshell Way
2 Bed House | 5 m | Est. Value: £292,665
- 28 Tortoiseshell Way
2 Bed House | 13 m | Est. Value: £313,082
- 30 Tortoiseshell Way
3 Bed House | 21 m | Est. Value: £394,527
- 20 Tortoiseshell Way
2 Bed House | 22 m | Est. Value: £317,999
- 7 Tortoiseshell Way
4 Bed House | 27 m | Est. Value: £436,742
Location Comparison
Of the 131 addresses on Tortoiseshell Way, Braintree, CM7, 26, Tortoiseshell Way, Braintree comes out as the 123rd largest and the 119th most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £42k less expensive than the average property across the CM7 district.
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Schools Nearby
- John Ray Junior School400 m away
- John Ray Infant School500 m away
- St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School1.2 km away
- Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form400 m away
- Tabor Academy1.9 km away
- Alec Hunter Academy2.0 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Braintree|1.0 km away
- Braintree Freeport|1.4 km away
- Cressing (Essex)|2.8 km away
Available Internet Speeds
Broadband here reaches superfast speeds, based on recent Ofcom data.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast Broadband available in this area.
Risk of Flooding
The flood risk here is rated Very Low, based on Environment Agency data.
