The Firs, Braintree
The Firs, Braintree
Description & Estimates
Public records show The Firs, Braintree to be a mid-century freehold house with 1,722 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 565 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 5 bedrooms with a garden.
The Firs, Braintree has an estimated sale value of £596,671 and an estimated rental value of £1,720 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Convent Lane, Braintree, CM7 lies in the borough of Braintree, within the CM7 postal district.
Our Data Sources
The Firs, Braintree has 31 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in March 2009 and a single entry in the EPC database dated November 2024.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 4 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate The Firs, Braintree would be worth £626,505, with a potential rental value of £1,806 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £554,904, with a rental value of £1,600 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 The Firs, Braintree has decreased by £10,345 (1.7%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has grown by £51 (2.9%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 3.5%.
Plot Size
The Firs, Braintree occupies a 565 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 27 other houses in this postcode, 24 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 13th largest.
Energy Efficiency
The Firs, Braintree has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 05 Nov 2024.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
The Firs, Braintree last changed hands on 27th March 2009, selling for £255,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold 3 times since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 67.0% since March 2009.
- Sold Mar 2009£255,000
- Sold Dec 2005£333,000
- Sold Sep 1996£97,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 750 metres of The Firs, Braintree across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 10, Broad Road, Braintree, CM7 9RT, a freehold house, sold at £565,000 on the 30th March 2026.
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
Our analysis of the public data ranks The Firs, Braintree as the 2nd largest and the 2nd most expensive of the 27 addresses on Convent Lane, Braintree, CM7.
Against the CM7 postcode district average, it is £265k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 500mGreat Bradfords Junior School
- 500mGreat Bradfords Infant and Nursery School
- 1.3kmSt Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree
- 1.6kmTabor Academy
- 2.1kmAlec Hunter Academy
- 2.8kmNotley High School and Braintree Sixth Form
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Public Transport Nearby
Braintree station is the nearest stop to The Firs, Braintree at 1.6 kilometres away.
- 1.6kmBraintree
- 2.3kmBraintree Freeport
- 4.3kmCressing (Essex)
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.
