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The Hermitage, Cornish Hall End, Cornish Hall End, Braintree, CM7 4HD

UPRN:10006915446Detached House4 bedsBuilt 1950-1966
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band EEPC: D (63)
Data freshness:Planning· 3y agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 3y ago (2023-11-29)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-10T15:02:04.389415+00:00)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Crime· freshCrime: fresh, refreshed 2d ago (2026-11-11T13:01:03.839912+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T05:00:30.533230+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refreshCouncil Tax· 6mo agoCouncil Tax: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-17T01:37:41.291035+00:00)
The Hermitage, Cornish Hall End, Cornish Hall End, Braintree, CM7 4HD

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
yesterday
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£544,000
£517k - £571kHigh
Estimate
£544k
Range
£517k – £571k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,450
£2k - £3k
Monthly
£2,450
Yield
5.40%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

The Hermitage earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 54/100. Investment score 55/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (9/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
54/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
55/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
19/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
9/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 2Bike 23
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£544,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,450
Gross Yield5.40%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-0.3%
5y Growth+1.3%
10y Growth+2.9%
Last Sold Price£310,000 (2011-07-07)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceModerate
  • RadonLow
  • MiningLow
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseModerate
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0CM7 4HD
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 23/01770/HH
    Erection of two storey side extension & single storey rear extension.
    Approved
  • 22/01782/HH
    Erection of single-storey side extension, including new fenestration.
    Approved
  • 21/02557/HH
    Conversion of existing garage to annexe. Proposed single storey extension to annexe, erection of external staircase and covered link to main dwelling.
    Approved
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership69.2%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2011-07-07
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
3 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
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Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£34,546
Population Density43 /km²
Owner Occupied68%
Age Distribution
0-15 16%16-64 61%65+ 23%
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Schools Nearby

  • Finchingfield St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy
    2.3 mi

    Inspected as Finchingfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (URN 115107) on 18 Oct 2017

  • Great Sampford Community Primary School
    2.4 mi
    Good
  • Steeple Bumpstead Primary School
    2.8 mi
    Good
  • Great Bardfield Primary School
    3.6 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

3 of 14 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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