Our Data Sources
49, Tortoiseshell Way, Braintree has 31 entries in the Land Registry, most recently in September 2021 and a single entry in the EPC database dated April 2021.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 1 out of 5 and is considered of low 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 49, Tortoiseshell Way, Braintree, we estimate a market value of £397,366 and a rental value of £1,527 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £351,953 and £1,353 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for 49, Tortoiseshell Way, Braintree as measuring 398 m2.
That makes it the 3rd largest plot in the postcode, where 25 of the 31 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
49, Tortoiseshell Way, Braintree has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 20 Apr 2021.
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 49, Tortoiseshell Way, Braintree completed on 10th September 2021 at £350,000 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a freehold house.
Since 1995 the property has sold 3 times.
Values of comparable properties have risen by 1.8% over the period since September 2021.
- Sold Sep 2021£350,000
- Sold Apr 2013£196,000
- Sold Jun 1998£64,750
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2015 191 properties similar to 49, Tortoiseshell Way, Braintree have sold within a radius of 640 metres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 20th May 2026, was 6, Brimstone Court, Braintree, CM7 1XY, a freehold house which sold for £375,000.
Read more about house prices in CM7.
- Sold May 2026£375,000 | 3 Bed House6, Brimstone Court, Braintree, CM7 1XY6, Brimstone Court, Braintree, CM7 1XY
- Sold Nov 2025£390,000 | 3 Bed House42, Tortoiseshell Way, Braintree, CM7 1WG42, Tortoiseshell Way, Braintree, CM7 1WG
- Sold Oct 2025£390,000 | 3 Bed House106, Tortoiseshell Way, Braintree, CM7 1WG106, Tortoiseshell Way, Braintree, CM7 1WG
- Sold Sep 2025£333,000 | 3 Bed House28, Lister Road, Braintree, CM7 1XW28, Lister Road, Braintree, CM7 1XW
- Sold Dec 2024£320,000 | 3 Bed House197, Lister Road, Braintree, CM7 1XP197, Lister Road, Braintree, CM7 1XP
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 £316,358, ranging from £237,315 to £396,394.
- 47 Tortoiseshell Way
2 Bed House | 7 m | Est. Value: £298,691
- 45 Tortoiseshell Way
3 Bed House | 19 m | Est. Value: £381,165
- 43 Tortoiseshell Way
2 Bed House | 24 m | Est. Value: £301,557
- 51 Tortoiseshell Way
3 Bed House | 29 m | Est. Value: £319,930
- 205 Lister Road
2 Bed House | 34 m | Est. Value: £237,315
Location Comparison
Of the 131 addresses on Tortoiseshell Way, Braintree, CM7, 49, Tortoiseshell Way, Braintree comes out as the 25th largest and the 34th most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £44k more expensive than the average property across the CM7 district.
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Schools Nearby
- John Ray Junior School600 m away
- John Ray Infant School600 m away
- St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School1.1 km away
- Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form500 m away
- Tabor Academy1.9 km away
- Alec Hunter Academy2.1 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Braintree|1.1 km away
- Braintree Freeport|1.5 km away
- Cressing (Essex)|2.9 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.












