149 Cressing Road
CM7 3PJ
- Terraced
- Freehold
- 2 bedrooms (estimate)
- 753 sq ft
- EPC D
What comparable sales show
Strong match£265,000
Range £233,000 to £297,000 · £351 per sq ft
Since last sale
+£111,500
+72.6% since Mar 2007, +2.8% a year
Rank in CM7 3PJ
11th of 21
Postcode average £256,952
From completed sales of similar homes nearby, adjusted for floor area. It cannot see condition, layout or recent work, so it is not a valuation.
In short
149 Cressing Road is a 2 bedroom freehold terraced in CM7 of about 753 sq ft.
Comparable completed sales nearby put it at £233,000 to £297,000, about £265,000 in the middle.
That makes it the 11th highest of the 21 homes we can compare in CM7 3PJ, where the middle figure averages £256,952.
It last sold for £153,500 in March 2007; comparable sales suggest it has gained about £111,500 since, roughly +2.8% a year.
Across Braintree, average prices rose 1.6% in the year to August 2026.
Where in the range would yours sell?
Condition and improvements usually decide it, and only someone who sees the home can say.
Lower end
£233,000
Middle
£265,000
Upper end
£297,000
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Cressing Road at a glance
Completed sales on the road in the last two years
Sales
23
Average price
£301k
Average size
952 sq ft
Per sq ft
£322
Price range
£162k to £568k
149 Cressing Road on the map
This home, the completed sales its figure is worked out from, and the other sales on Cressing Road. Choose a pin for the address, size and date.
The Land Registry records a sale by its postcode, so pins sit at the postcode, close to the home, not on its doorstep. Map: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database rights 2026.
How 149 Cressing Road compares with Cressing Road
Against the 23 completed sales on the street in the last two years
- Its middle figure of £265,000 is 8% below the street's median sale price of £289,000.
- At 753 sq ft it is 17% below the median size of the homes sold here, 904 sq ft.
- That is £351 per sq ft, 8% above the street's median of £324 per sq ft.
- 8 of those 23 sales completed for less than this home's middle figure, and 15 for the same or more.
A comparison of completed sales, not a valuation: it cannot see condition, layout or work done since a home last sold.
Sales activity on Cressing Road
Completed sales registered with HM Land Registry, by quarter
| Quarter | Sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2025 | 5 | £360,000 |
| Q2 2025 | 2 | £168,250 |
| Q3 2025 | 3 | £264,000 |
| Q4 2025 | 5 | £305,000 |
| Q1 2026 | 1 | £183,000 |
| Q2 2026 | 1 | £350,000 |
| Q3 2026 | 1 | £278,500 |
| Q4 2026 | 0 | – |
| Type of home | Share of sales | Median price | Per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached houses | 57% (13) | £311,000 | £316 |
| Terraced houses | 22% (5) | £289,000 | £342 |
| Flats | 17% (4) | £199,000 | £307 |
| Detached houses | 4% (1) | £567,500 | – |
Completed sales on Cressing Road
Every sale in the last two years. Choose an address to see that home's page.
| Address | Sold | Price | Type | Size | Per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Cressing RoadCM7 3PP | Jul 2026 | £278,500 | Semi-detached | – | – |
| 234 Cressing RoadCM7 3PQ | May 2026 | £350,000 | Semi-detached | – | – |
| 89 Cressing RoadCM7 3PW | Mar 2026 | £183,000 | Terraced | – | – |
| 289 Cressing RoadCM7 3PQ | Nov 2025 | £567,500 | Detached | 1,356 sq ft | £418 |
| 28 Cressing RoadCM7 3PP | Nov 2025 | £305,000 | Terraced | 904 sq ft | £337 |
| 210A Cressing RoadCM7 3PJ | Nov 2025 | £311,000 | Semi-detached | 1,033 sq ft | £301 |
| 38 Cressing RoadCM7 3PP | Nov 2025 | £289,000 | Terraced | 624 sq ft | £463 |
| 6, Hartley House Cressing RoadCM7 3SA | Oct 2025 | £178,000 | Flat | 614 sq ft | £290 |
| 68 Cressing RoadCM7 3PW | Aug 2025 | £250,000 | Terraced | 904 sq ft | £276 |
| 70 Cressing RoadCM7 3PW | Aug 2025 | £264,000 | Semi-detached | – | – |
| 144 Cressing RoadCM7 3PN | Jul 2025 | £392,500 | Semi-detached | – | – |
| Flat 29, Iron View Cressing RoadCM7 3NA | May 2025 | £161,500 | Flat | 603 sq ft | £268 |
| 158 Cressing RoadCM7 3PL | May 2025 | £175,000 | Semi-detached | 1,012 sq ft | £173 |
| 325 Cressing RoadCM7 3PG | Mar 2025 | £511,000 | Semi-detached | 1,894 sq ft | £270 |
| Flat 3, Iron View Cressing RoadCM7 3NA | Mar 2025 | £220,000 | Flat | 678 sq ft | £324 |
| 347 Cressing RoadCM7 3PE | Mar 2025 | £415,000 | Semi-detached | 1,130 sq ft | £367 |
| 198 Cressing RoadCM7 3PJ | Jan 2025 | £360,000 | Semi-detached | 1,141 sq ft | £316 |
| 22 Cressing RoadCM7 3PP | Jan 2025 | £291,000 | Terraced | 840 sq ft | £347 |
| 46 Cressing RoadCM7 3PP | Dec 2024 | £345,000 | Semi-detached | 1,055 sq ft | £327 |
| 72 Cressing RoadCM7 3PW | Dec 2024 | £288,500 | Semi-detached | 710 sq ft | £406 |
| 204 Cressing RoadCM7 3PJ | Dec 2024 | £290,000 | Semi-detached | 818 sq ft | £354 |
| 122 Cressing RoadCM7 3PN | Dec 2024 | £272,800 | Semi-detached | 1,141 sq ft | £239 |
| Flat 3, Iron View Cressing RoadCM7 3NA | Nov 2024 | £220,000 | Flat | 678 sq ft | £324 |
Energy performance certificate
From the official register for 149 Cressing Road, lodged 2 June 2018. Valid until 2 June 2028.
Rating now
D (59)
Could reach
B (84)
Built
1950–1966
What the assessor found
| Part of the home | Description | Energy efficiency |
|---|---|---|
| Walls | Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed) | Very poor |
| Roof | Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation | Good |
| Floor | Suspended, no insulation (assumed) | – |
| Windows | Fully double glazed | Average |
| Heating | Boiler and radiators, mains gas | Good |
| Heating controls | Programmer, room thermostat and TRVs | Good |
| Hot water | From main system | Good |
| Lighting | Low energy lighting in 18% of fixed outlets | Poor |
| Second heating | Room heaters, mains gas | – |
Estimated running costs
| Each year | Now | After the improvements |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | £660 | £433 |
| Hot water | £94 | £63 |
| Lighting | £103 | £57 |
The assessor's estimates at the energy prices in use when the certificate was made (2018), for a typical household. Today's bills will differ.
Improvements the certificate recommends
| Improvement | Typical cost | Saving a year | Rating after |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 mm internal or external wall insulation | £4,000–£14,000 | £185 | D (68) |
| Floor insulation (suspended floor) | £800–£1,200 | £49 | C (70) |
| Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets | £45 | £40 | C (71) |
| Solar water heating | £4,000–£6,000 | £32 | C (73) |
| Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp | £5,000–£8,000 | £298 | B (84) |
Costs and savings are the certificate's own, as estimated when it was made. Each rating assumes the improvements above it are done first.
Sale history
Every sale of this home registered with HM Land Registry since 1995
| Sold | Price paid | Change | A year |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 2007 | £153,500 | +23.8% | +5.4% |
| February 2003 | £124,000 | +45.9% | +27.8% |
| July 2001 | £85,000 | First sale | – |
Homes in CM7 3PJ
Ranked by what comparable sales show. Choose one to see its page.
- 198 Cressing RoadSemi-detached · 3 bed · 1,141 sq ftSold Jan 2025 for £360k£334,000#1
- 210 Cressing RoadSemi-detachedSold Jul 1997 for £58k£330,000#2
- 145 Cressing RoadSemi-detachedSold Feb 2010 for £175k£325,000#3
- 210A Cressing RoadSemi-detached · 3 bed · 1,033 sq ftSold Nov 2025 for £311k£311,000#4
- 143 Cressing RoadSemi-detachedSold Aug 2024 for £290k£308,000#5
- 161 Cressing RoadTerracedSold Aug 1996 for £47k£294,000#6
- 204 Cressing RoadSemi-detached · 3 bed · 818 sq ftSold Dec 2024 for £290k£290,000#7
- 155 Cressing RoadTerracedSold Oct 2023 for £270k£279,000#8
- 188 Cressing RoadSemi-detachedSold Jan 2014 for £160k£273,000#9
- 171 Cressing RoadTerraced · 3 bed · 797 sq ft£272,000#10
- 149 Cressing Road (this home)Semi-detachedSold Mar 2007 for £154k£270,000#11
- 192 Cressing RoadSemi-detachedSold May 2014 for £165k£270,000#12
- 194 Cressing RoadSemi-detachedSold Dec 2020 for £225k£258,000#13
- 163 Cressing RoadTerracedSold May 2014 for £158k£255,000#14
- 137 Cressing RoadDetachedSold Jun 1998 for £53k£254,000#15
- 177 Cressing RoadTerracedSold May 2014 for £145k£234,000#16
- 151 Cressing RoadSemi-detachedSold May 2001 for £65k£227,000#17
- 186 Cressing RoadSemi-detachedSold Jun 2006 for £120k£224,000#18
- 184a Cressing RoadDetachedSold Jun 2002 for £54k£142,000#19
- 184 Cressing RoadFlatSold Oct 2005 for £85k£123,000#20
- 190 Cressing RoadFlatSold May 2015 for £95k£123,000#21
- 139 Cressing Road–
- 141 Cressing Road–
- 153 Cressing Road–
- 157 Cressing Road–
- 159 Cressing Road–
- 165 Cressing Road–
- 167 Cressing Road–
- 169 Cressing Road–
- 173 Cressing Road–
- 175 Cressing Road–
- 179a Cressing Road–
- 179b Cressing Road–
- 190a Cressing Road–
- 196 Cressing Road–
- 200 Cressing Road Braintree–
- 206 Cressing Road–
- 208 Cressing Road–
- 208a Cressing Road–
- Flat 1 182, Cressing Road–
- Flat 2 182, Cressing Road–
The completed sales behind the figure
Similar homes nearby, registered with HM Land Registry. Choose one to see its page.
| Home | Price | Sold | Size | Per sq ft | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Wheatley AvenueCM7 3DP · Terraced | £267,500 | Jul 2026 | 797 sq ft | £336 | 0.3 mi |
| 22 Marks GardenCM7 3NU · Terraced | £285,000 | Apr 2026 | 915 sq ft | £311 | 0.1 mi |
| 136 Chapel HillCM7 3QZ · Terraced | £262,000 | Aug 2025 | 743 sq ft | £353 | 0.2 mi |
| 47 Gulls CroftCM7 3RT · Terraced | £300,000 | Jan 2026 | 786 sq ft | £382 | 0.3 mi |
| 51 Hay Lane NorthCM7 3DU · Terraced | £297,000 | Apr 2026 | 936 sq ft | £317 | 0.3 mi |
| 48 Gulls CroftCM7 3RT · Terraced | £322,000 | Jun 2026 | 603 sq ft | £534 | 0.3 mi |
| 9 Hay Lane NorthCM7 3DX · Terraced | £275,000 | Mar 2025 | 807 sq ft | £341 | 0.2 mi |
| 2, Baker Terrace Cunnington RoadCM7 3DQ · Terraced | £215,000 | Apr 2025 | 657 sq ft | £327 | 0.2 mi |
| 36 Nichols GroveCM7 3EQ · Terraced | £255,000 | Jun 2026 | 517 sq ft | £494 | 0.2 mi |
| 6 Gulls CroftCM7 3RT · Terraced | £328,000 | Oct 2025 | 861 sq ft | £381 | 0.3 mi |
| 36 Braiding CrescentCM7 3LU · Terraced | £235,000 | Feb 2026 | 570 sq ft | £412 | 0.2 mi |
| 10 St Marys RoadCM7 3JR · Terraced | £230,000 | Sept 2025 | 743 sq ft | £310 | 0.4 mi |
What buyers have paid in CM7
Completed sales in the last 12 months, against the 12 months before
| Type | Sales | Average price | Average size | Per sq ft | On the year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All homes | 490 | £339,845 | 994 sq ft | £352 | −10.8% |
| Flats | 84 | £173,573 | 618 sq ft | £282 | +2.9% |
| Terraced | 122 | £285,000 | 823 sq ft | £364 | −1.3% |
| Semi-detached | 155 | £333,655 | 924 sq ft | £369 | +0.1% |
| Detached | 114 | £515,186 | 1,449 sq ft | £367 | −1.4% |
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Floor area and energy rating from the energy certificate of May 2018.
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