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8 Baker Court, Braintree, CM7 3AQ

UPRN:10090833152Flat/Maisonette1 bedsBuilt -
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band BEPC: C (79)
Data freshness:Planning· 3y agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 3y ago (2023-11-29)Ownership· 1mo agoOwnership: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-10T17:39:22.097978+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)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 refresh
8 Baker Court, Braintree, CM7 3AQ

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
4 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£164,000
£156k - £173kHigh
Estimate
£164k
Range
£156k – £173k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£900
£850 - £950
Monthly
£900
Yield
6.59%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

8 Baker Court earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 65/100. Investment score 63/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is elevated. Walkability is excellent (88/100). 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 leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
65/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
63/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
75/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
88/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 35Bike 69
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£164,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£900
Gross Yield6.59%
1y Growth+93.0%
3y Growth-0.3%
5y Growth+1.3%
10y Growth+2.9%
Last Sold Price£175,000 (2017-04-26)

Risk Overview

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

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0CM7 3AQ
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 Remaining114 yrs
  • CovenantsNone
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2017-04-26
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£34,546
Population Density4,917 /km²
Owner Occupied50%
Age Distribution
0-15 17%16-64 66%65+ 17%

Schools Nearby

  • St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree
    0.4 mi
    Good
  • St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
    0.6 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery
    0.7 mi
    Good
  • John Ray Junior 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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