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2 Bulrush Close, Braintree, CM7 1WA

UPRN:10006920650Detached House3 bedsBuilt 1996-2002
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band EEPC: D (68)
Data freshness:Planning· 3y agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 3y ago (2023-11-29)Ownership· 1mo agoOwnership: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-10T16:22:05.296170+00:00)EPC· 4mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-01T02:04:50.057738+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+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· 4mo agoCouncil Tax: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-03T07:41:16.386402+00:00)
2 Bulrush Close, Braintree, CM7 1WA

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
9 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£611,000
£580k - £641kHigh
Estimate
£611k
Range
£580k – £641k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,850
£3k - £3k
Monthly
£2,850
Yield
5.60%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

2 Bulrush Close earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 78/100. Investment score 61/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (68/100). 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.

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HP Score
78/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
61/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
10/ 100
Low
Walkability
68/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 19Bike 64
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£611,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,850
Gross Yield5.60%
1y Growth+1.0%
3y Growth-0.3%
5y Growth+1.3%
10y Growth+2.9%
Last Sold Price£210,000 (2001-06-15)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceSignificant
  • RadonLow
  • MiningUnknown
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0CM7 1WA
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • ESS/60/25/BTE
    Change of use of existing unit from storage/office use to mixed uses comprising of Waste Transfer Station (healthcare waste), storage and office use
    Approved
  • 23/02530/HH
    Erection of 1No. rear dormer with Juliet balcony,1No. front dormer, 2No. front facing rooflights and alterations to fenestration
    Pending
  • 23/02514/VAR
    Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) of approved application 21/00837/HH granted 22.04.2022 for: Part single, part two-storey rear extension. Varaition would allow:-The approved hipped roof on the two storey extension to be a gable end.
    Approved
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership69.1%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2001-06-15
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£34,546
Population Density4,234 /km²
Owner Occupied70%
Age Distribution
0-15 18%16-64 65%65+ 17%
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Schools Nearby

  • Alec Hunter Academy
    0.5 mi
    Good
  • John Ray Junior School
    0.6 mi
    Good
  • John Ray Infant School
    0.6 mi

    Inspected as John Ray Infant School (URN 114941) on 14 Nov 2019

  • Notley High School and Sixth Form
    0.7 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

3 of 12 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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