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

238

246

176

134

Average price achieved last 12 months

£471,157

£333,206

£283,692

£169,388

Average price change per square foot

1 year

5 years

10 years

-3.2%

14.5%

50.1%

-2.5%

15.8%

51.8%

17.4%

55.8%

-6.9%

32.1%

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?

£1,015

per month

How much do
houses rent for?

£1,453

per month

Rent price change

4.2%

43.6%

Price change calculated on a rent per square foot basis