Flat 3, The Old Fire Station
Flat 3, The Old Fire Station
Description & Estimates
According to the public record, Flat 3, The Old Fire Station, Braintree is a modern leasehold apartment with 635 ft2 of internal area.
Apartments of this size in this area normally have 2 bedrooms.
Based on available information, and assuming reasonable condition, the estimated sale value for Flat 3, The Old Fire Station, Braintree is £159,257 and the estimated rental value is £959 per month.
The apartment is within The Old Fire Station, Swan Side, Braintree, CM7.
Swan Side, Braintree, CM7 is located in the borough of Braintree within the CM7 postal district.
Our Data Sources
Flat 3, The Old Fire Station, Braintree has a single entry in the Land Registry from April 2025 and a single entry in the EPC database dated January 2024.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 3 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
Decorative condition can have a big effect on a property's value and this effect varies depending on the type, size and location of the property.
If Flat 3, The Old Fire Station, Braintree is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £167,219 and a rental value of £1,007 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £148,109 and a rental value of £892 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of Flat 3, The Old Fire Station, Braintree has decreased by £1,951 (1.2%), while its estimated rental value has grown by £34 per month (3.6%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 7.2%.
Energy Efficiency
Flat 3, The Old Fire Station, Braintree has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 18 Jan 2024.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, electric.
Sold Prices
According to HM Land Registry, Flat 3, The Old Fire Station, Braintree was last sold on 15th April 2025 for £155,000 and was recorded as a leasehold flat.
The property has only had this single sale since 1995.
Since April 2025, the market for similar properties has dropped by 0.5%.
- Sold Apr 2025£155,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 3 sales of properties similar to Flat 3, The Old Fire Station, Braintree within a radius of 480 metres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is 5, St. Lawrence Court, Braintree, CM7 9UT, a leasehold flat which sold for £190,000 on the 12th November 2025.
Read more about house prices in CM7.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Swan Side, Braintree, CM7 has a total of 27 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, Flat 3, The Old Fire Station, Braintree is the 14th largest and the 18th most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £172k less expensive than the average property in CM7.
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Schools Nearby
- 500mSt Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree
- 800mJohn Bunyan Primary School and Nursery
- 900mSt Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
- 1.1kmTabor Academy
- 1.5kmNotley High School and Braintree Sixth Form
- 1.8kmAlec Hunter Academy
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to Flat 3, The Old Fire Station, Braintree is Braintree station, which is 500 metres away.
- 500mBraintree
- 1.6kmBraintree Freeport
- 3.5kmCressing (Essex)
Risk of Flooding
According to data from the Environment Agency, the flood risk in this area is considered to be very low.
