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66 Browns Place, Thomas Way, Braintree, CM7 3AH

UPRN:10023746404Flat/Maisonette1 bedsBuilt 2012-2021
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: -EPC: B (81)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-01T08:30:55.193559+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:34:19.195112+00:00)EPC· 2mo agoEPC: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-20T01:02:34.265138+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· 1mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
66 Browns Place, Thomas Way, Braintree, CM7 3AH

HP Score

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

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£159,000
£151k - £167kHigh
Estimate
£159k
Range
£151k – £167k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£950
£900 - £1k
Monthly
£950
Yield
7.12%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

66 Browns Place earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 81/100. Investment score 73/100 reflects strong fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is excellent (86/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is leasehold. 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 leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
81/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
73/ 100
High
Crime Score
22/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
86/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 34Bike 69
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£159,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£950
Gross Yield7.12%
1y Growth-11.5%
3y Growth-0.3%
5y Growth+1.3%
10y Growth+2.9%
Last Sold Price£140,000 (2016-05-31)

Risk Overview

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

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0CM7 3AH
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 Ownership69.1%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining110 yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2016-05-31
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£34,546
Population Density-
Owner Occupied32%
Age Distribution
0-15 19%16-64 70%65+ 11%

Schools Nearby

  • St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree
    0.7 mi
    Good
  • John Ray Junior School
    0.7 mi
    Good
  • John Ray Infant School
    0.7 mi

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

  • Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School
    0.7 mi
    Good

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

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