Laurel Cottage, Halstead
Laurel Cottage, Halstead
Description & Estimates
Public records show Laurel Cottage, Halstead to be a period freehold house with 1,323 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 426 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 4 bedrooms with a garden.
Laurel Cottage, Halstead has an estimated sale value of £518,416 and an estimated rental value of £1,545 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Drury Lane, Ridgewell, Halstead, CO9 lies in the borough of Braintree, within the CO9 postal district.
Our Data Sources
Laurel Cottage, Halstead has a single entry in the Land Registry from February 2016 and a single entry in the EPC database dated June 2015.
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.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate Laurel Cottage, Halstead would be worth £544,337, with a potential rental value of £1,622 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £482,127, with a rental value of £1,437 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Recent Market Change
The estimated sale value of Laurel Cottage, Halstead has decreased by £12,948 (2.5%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has grown by £30 (2.0%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 3.6%.
Plot Size
Laurel Cottage, Halstead occupies a 426 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 10 other houses in this postcode, 6 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 5th largest.
Energy Efficiency
Laurel Cottage, Halstead has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 23 Jun 2015.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has partial double glazing. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, oil.
Sold Prices
Laurel Cottage, Halstead last changed hands on 12th February 2016, selling for £390,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
That is its only recorded sale since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 20.9% since February 2016.
- Sold Feb 2016£390,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 3.7 kilometres of Laurel Cottage, Halstead across the last 2 years.
Most recently, Wayland Hall, Chapel Road, Halstead, CO9 4RZ, a freehold house, sold at £510,000 on the 21st June 2023.
Read more about house prices in CO9.
- Sold Jun 2023£510,000 | 4 Bed HouseWayland Hall, Chapel Road, Halstead, CO9 4RZWayland Hall, Chapel Road, Halstead, CO9 4RZ
- Sold Sep 2020£495,000 | 4 Bed House1, Drury Lane, Halstead, CO9 4SJ1, Drury Lane, Halstead, CO9 4SJ
- Sold Nov 2019£355,000 | 4 Bed House1, Orchard Close, Halstead, CO9 4SQ1, Orchard Close, Halstead, CO9 4SQ
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks Laurel Cottage, Halstead as the 17th largest and the 12th most expensive of the 42 addresses on Drury Lane, Ridgewell, Halstead, CO9.
Against the CO9 postcode district average, it is £166k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 400mRidgewell Church of England Primary School
- 3.0kmSt Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Great Yeldham
- 3.3kmSt Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Toppesfield
- 6.3kmStour Valley Community School
- 7.2kmHedingham School and Sixth Form
- 8.0kmSamuel Ward Academy
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Public Transport Nearby
Sudbury (Suffolk) station is the nearest stop to Laurel Cottage, Halstead at 14.1 kilometres away.
- 14.1kmSudbury (Suffolk)
- 18.1kmBures
- 18.2kmBraintree
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show superfast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
