What’s happening in the Braintree market?

Sales numbers and house prices in Braintree

By property type

Detached

Semi-detached

Terraced

Flat/Apartment

Number of sales last 12 months

231

209

172

111

Average price achieved last 12 months

£469,081

£331,827

£286,891

£162,593

Average price change per square foot

1 year

5 years

10 years

-3.8%

14.5%

51.8%

-4.9%

14.6%

53.6%

-0.3%

16.5%

58%

-8%

2.7%

30.5%

Resident profile

Who lives here?

One person

27%

Couple

18%

Family

40%

Sharer

16%

Renting in Braintree

% of households
in the PRS*

16%

*Private rented sector

Average age
of renters

years

How much do
flats rent for?

£994

per month

How much do
houses rent for?

£1,426

per month

Rent price change

4.5%

43.1%

Price change calculated on a rent per square foot basis