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

220

285

221

137

Average price achieved last 12 months

£467,271

£332,647

£283,089

£159,688

Average price change per square foot

1 year

5 years

10 years

-0.9%

10.9%

34.5%

0.4%

10.1%

38.6%

1.9%

14.4%

43%

-2.9%

-1.1%

19.9%

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?

£1,018

per month

How much do
houses rent for?

£1,432

per month

Rent price change

3.1%

39.9%

Price change calculated on a rent per square foot basis