THE COTTAGE, OAK ROAD, HALSTEAD, CO9 1LX - £552,000

Based on the December 2024 Price Paid Data (released on 29th January 2025), the November 2024 House Price Index (released on 15th January 2025), and the December 2024 Energy Performance of Buildings Data (released on 31st January 2025). Sources

THE COTTAGE is a midsized extended detached house of 109m², built sometime between 1950 and 1966. It was last sold for £552,000 in July 2022, which was around 4% above the average July 2022 detached price in the Braintree local authority area. The most recent EPC inspection was January 2020, where the current energy rating was E, and the potential energy rating was C.

THE COTTAGE Sold Prices

Land registry data shows two sales for THE COTTAGE since 1^st January 1995. The below table shows the price paid for the two sales, along with the average detached price in the Braintree local authority area for the corresponding sale date. One of the two THE COTTAGE sales was for above the average price, whilst the other was roughly equal to the average price. The average price is sourced from the Office for National Statistics' House Price Index (HPI).

Date	Price	HPI Price	Variation from HPI
2022 25 JUL	£552,000	£532,067	4% above HPI
2011 6 OCT	£310,000	£310,755	Close to HPI

THE COTTAGE Price Paid vs. HPI Average

The below graph shows the average detached house price in the Braintree local authority area over time, sourced from the HPI. The two THE COTTAGE sales from October 2011 and July 2022 have been plotted on the graph. A line has been extrapolated to show what the value of the property might have been over time, following each sale, had it maintained the same margin above or below the HPI (as a percentage). For example, the October 2011 sale roughly matched the HPI. So the extrapolation line tracks roughly in line with the HPI over time, until the July 2022 sale, where it rises to 4% above the HPI. The line then continues to track at 4% above the HPI.

How Large is THE COTTAGE?

THE COTTAGE is 109m², which includes one extension, according to the EPC inspection conducted in January 2020. This puts it in the largest 50% of detached houses in Halstead, based on EPC data. The below chart shows the distribution of detached houses by size in Halstead, and where THE COTTAGE lies on this distribution: 51% of detached houses are smaller than THE COTTAGE, and 48% of houses are larger. Note that EPC data is not available for all properties in Halstead.

THE COTTAGE: Plot and Title Map

THE COTTAGE sits on a plot of roughly 0.190 of an acre, or 770m². The below map shows the location of THE COTTAGE, an approximate outline of the building(s), and the indicative extent of the property. The plot extent is a Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygon, and it is important to note that a title may include more than one polygon, whereas only one polygon is shown on the map (the polygon which intersects with the position of THE COTTAGE). The full extent of the land contained in any registered title can only be identified from the individual title plan. The maps on this page should not be relied upon to establish the extent of a title.

Where is THE COTTAGE?

THE COTTAGE is located on OAK ROAD in HALSTEAD, in the CO9 postcode district. The below map shows the position of THE COTTAGE on OAK ROAD.