Property profile

12Lea Close

CM7 3YP

Braintree Central & Beckers Green

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Map showing 12, Lea Close, Braintree

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Estimated sale price

£175,000

Semi-Detached sold in Braintree Central & Beckers Green

The box shows the middle 50% of semi-detached sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold25 Jan 2010
£102,000Change since last sale: +£73,000 (+71%)
Annualised change
+3.3% per yearBraintree annualised change (semi-detached) since 2010: +3.9% per yearThis property's value grew slower than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £373 per sq ft
£360 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£13 per sq ft (−3.5%)
Local sold pricesMedian for semi-detached in Braintree Central & Beckers Green
£298,000Estimate vs local median: −£123,000 (−41%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeBungalow / Semi-Detached
TenureLeasehold
Construction period1976-1982
Floor area45 m² / 485 sq ft
Rooms2 habitable / 2 heated
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection20 Feb 2009

Sales history

DatePriceChange
25 Jan 2010£102,000-18%
30 May 2008£125,000-

Local market

Property prices in Braintree Central & Beckers Green

Median price: £259,500
Price per sq ft: £339
Sales (last 12 months): 120
Typical range (middle 50%): £180K – £310K

Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £259,500 (about £339 per square foot) in Braintree Central & Beckers Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £590,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Braintree Central & Beckers Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£430,000£361
Semi-Detached32£298,000£373
Terraced42£268,750£356
Flats37£164,000£288

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Braintree Central & Beckers Green

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Braintree Central & Beckers Green.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£291,000£150,000£242,500£217,000
2017£347,500£155,000£247,500£227,000
2018£375,000£160,000£250,000£231,750
2019£330,000£160,000£248,500£228,000
2020£390,000£155,000£266,250£235,000
2021£327,500£153,000£280,000£247,500
2022£420,000£160,500£305,000£270,000
2023£330,000£166,000£282,500£265,000
2024£382,500£160,000£322,500£271,500
2025£405,000£160,000£311,500£261,000
2026£410,000£165,000£315,000£262,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Braintree Central & Beckers Green.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Braintree Central & Beckers Green.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£310£239£290£280
2017£240£271£307£312
2018£321£269£304£312
2019£298£260£297£299
2020£232£251£297£298
2021£384£269£329£328
2022£396£280£354£388
2023£354£296£375£357
2024£382£262£351£349
2025£369£280£359£341
2026£361£288£387£358
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Braintree Central & Beckers Green.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Braintree Central & Beckers Green in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM7 3YP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM7 3YP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Jun 20268, Lea Close, Braintree, CM7 3YPSemi-DetachedLeasehold£190,000
21 Aug 20259, Lea Close, Braintree, CM7 3YPSemi-DetachedLeasehold£200,000
12 Aug 20252, Lea Close, Braintree, CM7 3YPSemi-DetachedLeasehold£215,000
31 Jul 20269, Frating Court, Braintree, CM7 3XNTerracedFreehold£290,000
18 Sept 20254, Frating Court, Braintree, CM7 3XNTerracedFreehold£273,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1 Lea Close, Braintree-48 m²-
2, Lea Close, BraintreeLeasehold47 m²£215,000 (2025)
3 Lea Close, BraintreeLeasehold49 m²£125,000 (2012)
4 Lea Close, BraintreeLeasehold46 m²£255,000 (2018)
5, Lea Close, BraintreeLeasehold47 m²£137,500 (2014)
6, Lea Close, BraintreeLeasehold48 m²£155,000 (2015)
7, Lea Close, BraintreeLeasehold49 m²£142,000 (2006)
8 Lea Close, BraintreeLeasehold46 m²£190,000 (2026)
9 Lea Close, Braintree, BraintreeLeasehold40 m²£200,000 (2025)
10 Lea Close, BraintreeLeasehold47 m²£250,000 (2023)

Area insights for CM7 3YP

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Overview

Postcode CM7 3YP is located in an urban city, within the Braintree Central & Beckers Green area of Braintree in the East of England region, and forms part of the Braintree South area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 108.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Braintree South is £51,974 per year. The median sale price in Braintree Central & Beckers Green is £259,500 (around £339 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £180,000 and £310,000. The nearest station is Braintree Freeport, about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is King George's Field.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
109
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

7/10

Braintree South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,301 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Braintree South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 108.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7%

Approximately 7.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Braintree South is £51,974 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 280 ft away from CM7 3YP.

Flood risk

No risk

Braintree South near CM7 3YP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Braintree Freeport located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CM7 3YP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Braintree Freeport

N/A

Walking directions to Braintree Freeport

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CM7 3YP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miKing George's FieldMediumWalking directions to King George's Field

Area Profile

Population
260
Population density
1,589.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
79.62(+1064%)
Violence and sexual offences
43.31(+37%)
Other theft
18.47(+238%)
Public order
15.92(+211%)
Drugs
9.55(+230%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
239
91.92%
Other White
12
4.62%
Indian
2
0.77%
Pakistani
2
0.77%
Other Asian
2
0.77%
Total population: 260

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
60
27.65%
Level 4+ (Degree)
47
21.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
14.75%
Level 3 (A level)
30
13.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
13.36%
Total 16+ residents: 217

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
61
47.29%
Owns with a mortgage
38
29.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
13.95%
Other social rented
7
5.43%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.33%
Total households: 129

Schools

In the CM7 3YP postcode area, located within Braintree South, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

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Nearby schools for CM7 3YP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miSecondaryAlec Hunter AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.4 miPrimaryBeckers Green Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CM7 3YP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CM7 3YP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCo-op FoodBraintree Bypass, Braintree, CM7 4PLWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miM&S Simply FoodUnit 7 Charter Way, Braintree, CM77 8YJWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.2 miStubbs Lane Convenience Store47 Stubbs Lane, Braintree, CM7 3NRWalking directions to Stubbs Lane Convenience Store