68, River Mead, CM7 9AX

68 River Mead is a 95 m² / 1,023 sq ft detached home in Braintree. It sold for £315,000 in April 2020. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £344k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £317k to £406k based on its internal area. The Land Registry and EPC data was last updated 2 July 2026.

Property data
Sale history
Date Paid price Annual growth After inflation
Apr 2020 £315,000 2.1% -0.1%
Dec 2005 £235,000 3.2% 1.0%
Mar 2004 £222,500 11.2% 9.9%
Jun 2002 £185,000 8.8% 7.2%
Sep 1998 New build New £134,950 na na
Floor plan

Archived estate agent floor plan for 68, River Mead.

Floorplan 68
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Internal area
95 square metres (1,023 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £3,315 per square metre (£308 per square foot) in Apr 2020. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £3,623 per square metre (£337 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
Apr 2020 £315,000 £3,316 £344,192 £3,623
Dec 2005 £235,000 £2,474 £417,421 £4,394
Mar 2004 £222,500 £2,342 £428,941 £4,515
Jun 2002 £185,000 £1,947 £469,276 £4,940
Sep 1998 £134,950 £1,421 £493,963 £5,200

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 95 m². Earlier sale dates may not have had the same measured area available.

Valuation
The most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £344,192. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Braintree are now selling for between £3,340 and £4,270 per square metre (£310 and £396 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 95 m², this implies a valuation between £317,000 and £406,000. Treat this as context only. For a valuation using hand-picked comparable sales, use the Advanced search tool — create a shortlist of similar condition homes, then export a valuation report.
Bedrooms
3
Type
Detached
Council tax band
E
Plot size
250 square metres (2,691 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
Archived listings
History:
Archived sales listing for 68 River Mead. Advertised on multiple portals. It was added on 12/12/2019. It last appeared May 2020.
Photos:

There are 12 archived estate agent listing photos (taken in November 2019) for 68 River Mead.

Photos for 68 River Mead
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Advertiser remarks:
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
Planning applications
Planning ref:
March 2022 22/00031/HH
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application approved
Address:
68 River Mead Braintree Esse
Description:
1 1/2 storey side extension. Replacement 1.8 m fence to rear of garden.
Planning ref:
October 2021 21/02764/PLD
Type:
Outline application - proposal prior to a full application, including assessments and scoping opinions.
Status:
Application refused
Address:
68 River Mead Braintree Esse
Description:
Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed development -Rear dormer window to enable loft conversion. Insertion of front and rear windows to roof slopes.
Planning ref:
July 2021 21/02155/PLD
Type:
Outline application - proposal prior to a full application, including assessments and scoping opinions.
Status:
Application refused
Address:
68 River Mead Braintree Esse
Description:
Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed development -Rear dormer window to enable loft conversion. Insertion of front and rear windows to roof slopes.
Planning ref:
September 2020 20/01034/HH
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application refused
Address:
68 River Mead Braintree Esse
Description:
Loft conversion incorporating 3 No. front dormers and 1 No. rear dormer.
EPC Inspections
Summary:
03 March 2020 - energy performance certificate grade D
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
Marketed sale
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Detached House , has 6 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1991 to 1995
Area:
95 sqm (1,023 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed). Roof: Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Frequently asked questions

68 River Mead is worth whatever price a willing buyer and seller agree upon. However, the following can provide useful context.

  • HouseMetric estimates the most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £344,192.
  • Based on an internal area of 95 m² and recent prices in Braintree, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £317,000 to £406,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, 68 River Mead last sold for £315,000 in April 2020.

HouseMetric shows 68 River Mead as 95 m² (1,023 sq ft), based on the latest internal area data available for this property. The bedroom count is shown as 3 bedrooms. Bedroom numbers can come from a previous estate agency listing, an EPC record, or an estimate based on the size of the property.

The latest EPC rating shown by HouseMetric is D, from an inspection dated 03 March 2020. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, 68 River Mead was in council tax band E. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

68 River Mead is in postcode CM7 9AX, in Braintree. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for River Mead, CM7 9AX or analysis of the Braintree property market.

HouseMetric combines HM Land Registry price paid data, Energy Performance Certificate data and Ordnance Survey/open data. The data were last updated 2 July 2026. Figures such as indexed values and local valuation ranges are calculated estimates for context, while official records can change as public datasets are updated.

For more detail on HouseMetric data sources, update frequency and valuation methods, see the HouseMetric FAQs.