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2B Valley Road, Braintree, CM7 9BJ

UPRN:10012118380Detached House4 bedsBuilt 2003-2006
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band EEPC: C (78)
Data freshness:Listing· freshListing: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-06T04:00:06.530844+00:00)Planning· 3y agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 3y ago (2023-11-29)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed yesterday (2026-11-10T16:48:58.462490+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 (2026-10-06T08:24:30.427161+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· 1mo agoCouncil Tax: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-11T14:37:12.468292+00:00)
2B Valley Road, Braintree, CM7 9BJ

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£410,000
£390k - £431kHigh
Estimate
£410k
Range
£390k – £431k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,850
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£1,850
Yield
5.22%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

2B Valley Road earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 74/100. Investment score 62/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (54/100). 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
HP Score
74/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
62/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
16/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
54/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 19Bike 51
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£410,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,850
Gross Yield5.22%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-0.3%
5y Growth+1.3%
10y Growth+2.9%
Last Sold Price£387,500 (2016-09-01)

Risk Overview

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

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0CM7 9BJ
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/01168/OBS3
    Land East Of Great Notley (Hayeswood), North Of Bakers Lane And East Of London Road, Black Notley, Braintree - Outline planning application with all matters reserved except for vehicular access, for the demolition of existing buildings, works to existing listed buildings, and the erection of up to 1,650 new residential dwellings (Class C2 and C3); a primary school (Class F1(a)); early years provision (Class E (f)); a mixed-use neighbourhood centre and local centre (comprising a mix of employment, commercial, retail, and community uses (Class E (a - g)); a Community Centre (Class F2 (b), E (d)) and formal Sports Park; together with new green infrastructure, highways and cycle infrastructure, drainage infrastructure and utilities infrastructure; diversion of Public Rights of Way (PRoW) (Footpath 31 Black Notley); undergrounding of overhead power lines and erection of new termination towers; associated earthworks and noise bund; and all other associated and necessary infrastructure (THE APPLICATION IS ACCOMPANIED BY AN ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT).
    Approved
  • 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
  • 25/00797/OBS3
    Land West Of Horizon 120 Phase 2 Horizon Boulevard Great Notley Braintree Essex - Application for Approval of Reserved Matters (in respect of Access, Appearance, Landscaping, Layout and Scale) pursuant to the Outline element of the Hybrid planning consent 23/02807/OUT (granted 31.07.2024): for the erection of three commercial buildings with a total GEA of 37,637sqm for Storage or Distribution (Use class B8) and/or General industrial (Use class B2), with ancillary office (Use class E(g)(i)), and approval of conditions O4 (Phasing Plan), O22 (Noise Impact Assessment), O30 (Lighting Strategy), O29 (Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy), O33 (Building Maintenance) and O34 (Energy Strategy) attached to application 23/02807/OUT.
    Approved

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership69.2%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2016-09-01
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£34,546
Population Density3,621 /km²
Owner Occupied78%
Age Distribution
0-15 16%16-64 57%65+ 27%

Schools Nearby

  • Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School
    0.4 mi
    Good
  • Great Bradfords Junior School
    0.4 mi
    -
  • St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree
    0.4 mi
    Good
  • John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery
    0.6 mi
    Good

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

Comparables

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  • 26 Valley Road
    -
    £520k
    -
  • 22 Valley Road
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    £355k
    -
  • 8 Valley Road
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    £570k
    -
  • 16 Valley Road
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    £406k
    -