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

239

293

218

121

Average price achieved last 12 months

£473,581

£333,540

£286,039

£161,527

Average price change per square foot

1 year

5 years

10 years

-1.7%

14.9%

42.7%

-0.3%

13.3%

42%

2.4%

18.7%

52%

-3.4%

2.5%

26.1%

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?

£1,026

per month

How much do
houses rent for?

£1,508

per month

Rent price change

4.9%

43.1%

Price change calculated on a rent per square foot basis