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House prices in Braintree
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
House prices in Braintree have moved little over the past year, with the typical property worth around £321,485 — within 0.4% of its value 12 months earlier. Detached homes lead the local mix at around £556,892.
That's 19% above the UK average of £271,295.
Braintree house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Braintree
Median sold price by postcode district · last 24 months · ≥30 sales. Click any district for its prices, streets and recent sales.
- CM3 ▼ -1.4% £475,000 182 sales
- CO10 ▲ +1.6% £450,000 81 sales
- CB9 ▲ +1.1% £439,000 71 sales
- CO8 ▼ -20.2% £407,500 30 sales
- CO5 ▲ +0.5% £400,000 215 sales
- CM77 ▲ +9.9% £390,000 469 sales
- CO6 ▼ -2.0% £355,000 357 sales
- CO9 ▼ -4.2% £335,000 813 sales
- CM8 ▼ -3.4% £325,000 1,129 sales
- CM7 ▼ -1.6% £315,000 1,625 sales
1128 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £556,892 ▼ -0.3%
- Semi-detached £332,877 ▲ +0.9%
- Terraced £266,309 ▲ +0.1%
- Flat £152,314 ▼ -3.5%
Recent sales
| Date | Address | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 2 PLAITERS WAY, CM7 3AA | £400,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 12 MAYLANDS DRIVE, CM77 7PY | £490,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 23 BYNG GARDENS, CM7 9TJ | £330,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 1 HOWARD CLOSE, CM7 3DT | £294,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 49 CONSTABLE WAY, CM77 8FE | £440,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 39 WOOD WAY, CM77 7JS | £450,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 25 MARLBOROUGH ROAD, CM7 9NH | £353,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 233 NOTLEY ROAD, CM7 1HG | £360,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 125A CHAPEL HILL, CM7 3QX | £188,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 6 WICKHAM CRESCENT, CM7 3BY | £265,000 |
Affordability
A typical home in Braintree costs 8.7× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Braintree ranks nationally →
Braintree is the 108th least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 53,446 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Braintree.
- Most common rating D
- Rated A-C 50.5%
- Median floor area 81 m²
- Median annual energy cost £817
- Most common era England and Wales: 1967-1975
- Main heating fuel mains gas (not community)
Wondering how to improve a home's rating? Our guide ranks every common measure by cost and EPC points gained: how to improve your EPC rating →
Source: Energy performance of buildings data under the Open Government Licence.
Areas with similar house prices
- House prices in Wychavon £321,348
- House prices in Arun £323,532
- House prices in Mid Suffolk £318,641
- House prices in Stevenage £317,948
- House prices in Babergh £325,407
- House prices in Fareham £326,107
- House prices in Tewkesbury £327,410
- House prices in Havant £315,078
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Braintree?
- The average house price in Braintree is £321,485, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in Braintree changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Braintree have fallen -0.4% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Braintree by property type?
- Latest average prices in Braintree:
- detached homes: £556,892
- semi-detached homes: £332,877
- terraced homes: £266,309
- flats: £152,314
- Is Braintree affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Braintree costs 8.7× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Braintree ranks nationally.
- Is Braintree an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in Braintree costs £321,485 — 19% more than the UK average of £271,295. Braintree is the 108th least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in Braintree?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Braintree's average of £321,485, expect roughly £500–£750 for a RICS Level 2 (Homebuyer) survey, or £850–£1,300 for a Level 3 Building Survey on older or unusual property. Our 2026 guide to house survey costs explains what each level covers.
- How much does it cost to sell a house in Braintree?
- On a typical Braintree sale at £321,485, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £3,900–£5,800, with sale-side conveyancing adding £900–£1,800. Fixed-fee online agents (£999–£1,999) can cut that sharply. Our cost of selling guide itemises every fee — and how to negotiate the commission.
- How much does it cost to move home in Braintree?
- Moving home in Braintree typically involves conveyancing (~£900–£1,800 inc. VAT and searches), a survey if you're buying (~£400–£1,300 depending on level), and removals (~£400–£1,200 for a 2–3 bedroom move). See our full cost-of-moving-home guide for every line in the bill.
Compiled by Home Price Hub from official HM Land Registry and ONS open data, updated monthly — figures to , the latest UK House Price Index release. See how we source and calculate these figures.