Minstrels Hall, Bakers Farm Lane, Blackmore End, Braintree, CM7 4DJ
UPRN:10096525971Detached House4 bedsBuilt 2023
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band GEPC: C (80)
Data freshness:Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:34:20.459436+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
HP Score
60
/ 100
Mixed
Verdict
3 days ago
- Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.
Mixed signals - investigate
Evidence
17 of 21 sourcesSale Estimate
£469,000
£375k - £563kLow
Estimate
£469k
Range
£375k – £563k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,150
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£2,150
Yield
5.50%
Verdict
Derived from HomePortfolio scores
Minstrels Hall earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 60/100. Investment score 57/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (0/100). 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 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
60
HP Score
60/ 100
Mixed
57
Investment Score
57/ 100
Moderate
9
Crime Score
9/ 100
Low
0
Walkability
0/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 32Bike 24
Walk Score, out of 100
Valuation & Market
Sale Estimate£469,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,150
Gross Yield5.50%
1y Growth-47.0%
3y Growth-0.3%
5y Growth+1.3%
10y Growth+2.9%
Last Sold Price£885,000 (2024-07-05)
Risk Overview
- Flood RiskUnknown
- SubsidenceSignificant
- RadonLow
- MiningUnknown
- LandslideLow
- Air QualityLow
- NoiseBelow 40 dB
Planning Activity
Recent Apps
0CM7 4DJ
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
- Approved23/01663/HHErection of two-storey side extension and enlargement of existing dormers to front elevation. Erection of detached cartlodge and formation of vehicular access onto highway.
- Approved23/01447/DACApplication for approval of details as reserved by conditions 4 ,5, 6, 7, & 8 of approved application 22/03133/FUL
- Pending23/00345/HHErection of two-storey side extension and enlargement of existing dormers to front elevation. Erection of detached cartlodge and formation of vehicular access onto highway.
Ownership
- Corporate Ownership69.1%
- Overseas OwnershipNo
- Lease Term Remaining-
- CovenantsRestrictive
- Lease TypeFreehold
- Last Ownership Change2024-07-05
- SourceLand Registry
Connectivity
Broadband (-)
-
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
Area Profile
Median EarningsLocal authority£34,546
Population Density-
Owner Occupied83%
Age Distribution
0-15 15%16-64 58%65+ 27%
Schools Nearby
- Inspected by ISISt Margaret's Preparatory School1.7 mi
- Gosfield Community Primary School2.1 miGood
- St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Sible Hedingham2.4 miArea grades2024
Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.
- Shalford Primary School2.4 miGood
3 of 11 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.
Comparables
- Bakers Cottage Bakers Farm Lane-£1.18M-
- Stag Hall Bakers Farm Lane-£930k-
- Minstrels Hall Bakers Farm Lane-£885k-
- Bakers Farm Bakers Farm Lane-£1.10M-