Houses for sale in Braintree, Essex


House Prices in Braintree

Properties in Braintree have an average house price of £346k and had 2,698 Property Transactions within the last 3 years.¹
Braintree is an area in Essex with 27,464 households², where the most expensive property was sold for £1.83M.


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Property price trends in Braintree

According to the latest Land Registry data, the average home in Braintree sold for £370,000 in 2026. That figure comes from a substantial record of 39,579 sales logged over the past 31 years.

Prices have moved up over the last three years. Compared with 2023, when the typical sale came in around £352,166, that's a rise of roughly 5.1%.

Looking back five years, average prices are up about 7.2% since 2021, a gain of around £24,912 in cash terms.

Zoom out to the past decade for the fuller picture. Back in 2016, homes here averaged £275,624, so the typical sold price has climbed about 34.2% since then, roughly 3% a year. Stretch the view to fifteen years and that annual pace edges up closer to 3.7%.

Frequently asked questions about Braintree


What is the average price for a property for sale in Braintree?

The average price for a property for sale in Braintree is £346,162. This amount is 15% lower than the average price in Essex. There are more than 10,000 property listings for sale in Braintree.


What locations have the most expensive properties for sale in Braintree?

The locations with the most expensive properties for sale in Braintree are Thaxted at an average of £552,987, Three Fields at an average of £532,679 and Bradwell, Silver End And Rivenhall at an average of £514,205.


What locations have the most affordable properties for sale in Braintree?

The locations with the most affordable properties for sale in Braintree are Braintree Central & Beckers Green at an average of £241,250, Braintree Central at an average of £258,734 and Braintree South at an average of £293,693.


Which train stations are available in or near Braintree?

Some of the train stations available in or near Braintree are Braintree, Braintree Freeport and Cressing.


Property Price Paid in Braintree by Year

The average sold property price by year was:

Year Average Sold Price Price Change
Sold Properties More information
2026 £370,000
Price increase
8%
71 Properties
2025 £340,346
Price decrease
-1%
916 Properties
2024 £344,942
Price decrease
-2%
919 Properties
2023 £352,166
Price decrease
-4%
792 Properties
2022 £366,198
Price increase
6%
1,095 Properties
2021 £345,088
Price increase
7%
1,394 Properties
2020 £322,199
Price increase
4%
1,023 Properties
2019 £309,655
Price decrease
-3%
1,072 Properties
2018 £318,269
Price increase
6%
1,041 Properties
2017 £300,350
Price increase
8%
1,061 Properties
Source: HM Land Registry — official sold price data published by the UK Government.

Property Price per Property Type in Braintree

Here you can find historic sold price data in order to help with your property search.

The average Property Paid Price for specific property types in the last three years are:

Property Type Average Sold Price Sold Properties
Semi Detached House £343,947.00 855 Semi Detached Houses
Terraced House £293,134.00 680 Terraced Houses
Detached House £505,229.00 723 Detached Houses
Flat £171,040.00 440 Flats
Source: HM Land Registry — official sold price data published by the UK Government.

Transport in Braintree

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