Sold STC Semi-detached

50 WHITE HORSE AVENUE

HALSTEAD, ESSEX CO9 1AJ

5 beds 2 baths 1,367 sq ft Listed 16 Jul 2024 (-697d)

£350,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

127 m²

Council tax band

TBC

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: 1976-1982

Last sold

£350,000 Jun 2025

Price per m²

£2,756/m²

Local average

£370,672 (-5.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 2 (6,728 of 33,755)

Street crime

94 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Reception Rooms
  • Large Conservatory
  • Large Rear Garden
  • Plenty of Parking
  • Popular Location
  • On a bus route
  • Council Tax Band - C

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

A spacious 5-bedroom semi-detached home located on the desirable White Horse Avenue in Halstead. This property offers ample living space, modern amenities, and a fantastic layout, making it an ideal family home.

The house features a driveway that can accommodate at least 2 cars, providing convenient off-street parking. As you enter, you are greeted by an inviting entrance porch and hall, complete with two storage cupboards, perfect for coats and shoes. The living room is a comfortable and inviting space for relaxation and family gatherings, while the dining room is ideal for formal dining or as an office/play room. The long kitchen is well-equipped, offering plenty of counter space and one section is used as dedicated utility area for added convenience. At the rear of the house, you'll find a generous conservatory, providing a delightful space to enjoy the garden views in all seasons.

Upstairs, the first floor hosts two spacious and bright double bedrooms, a family bathroom that includes a separate double shower, and a smaller bedroom that is perfect as a child's room or a home office. On the second floor, there are two additional bedrooms and another bathroom for convenience. The top floor is ideally suited for re-configuring; by removing the stud wall, you can create a large master bedroom with an en suite, transforming the space into a luxurious retreat.

Outside, the garden is approximately 100ft in length, offering plenty of space for outdoor activities, gardening, and family fun.

White Horse Avenue is a popular area situated on the side of Halstead, heading towards Braintree. This convenient location offers easy access to a local Co-op convenience store, excellent scenic walks, quality schooling, and the bustling high street, all within walking distance.

Halstead is a charming traditional market town situated 7 miles north of Braintree. Boasting a thriving town center, it offers a wide range of shops, restaurants, cafes, and delightful walking routes. With a population exceeding 11,000, Halstead has experienced steady growth and features excellent schools, local health facilities, including a hospital and medical centre.

Listed by

Halstead

Leaders and Romans Group

Reference: 150296324

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 18/07/2024

Expiry date: 17/07/2034

Current heating cost: £1,155/year

Potential heating cost: £1,079/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,500

Recommendations

  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

Floorplan

EPC Graphs

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FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #8430048

Property Details

Street: 50 White Horse Avenue

Town: HALSTEAD

Postcode: CO9 1AJ

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 17/10/2011

Work Completed: 23/09/2011

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

65% since 2010

Event Date Price % change
Sold 11/06/2025 (1 year ago) £350,000 +65.1%
Sold 28/05/2010 (16 years ago) £212,000

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
8 BOURCHIER WAY, HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CO9 1AY £280,000 28/11/2025 Semi-detached
10 FAIRMAN WAY, HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CO9 1QQ £350,000 27/03/2025 Semi-detached
44 RAMSEY ROAD, HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CO9 1EL £300,000 03/11/2023 Semi-detached
10 BROYD AVENUE, HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CO9 1FS £352,000 24/08/2023 Semi-detached
2A CONIES ROAD, HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CO9 1BB £300,000 30/03/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 52A WHITE HORSE AVENUE, HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CO9 1AJ £300,000 27/03/2023 Semi-detached
2 CONIES ROAD, HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CO9 1BB £300,000 27/03/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 52B WHITE HORSE AVENUE, HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CO9 1AJ £320,000 24/03/2023 Semi-detached
12 CONIES ROAD, HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CO9 1BB £287,000 02/12/2022 Semi-detached
17 WATERS WAY, HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CO9 1GF £380,000 30/11/2022 Semi-detached
21 WATERS WAY, HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CO9 1GF £365,000 28/11/2022 Semi-detached
13 BLAMSTERS CRESCENT, HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CO9 1AQ £355,000 21/11/2022 Semi-detached
6 WATERS WAY, HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CO9 1GF £365,000 04/11/2022 Semi-detached
94 WHITE HORSE AVENUE, HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CO9 1AW £325,000 03/11/2022 Semi-detached
1 OSBORNE CLOSE, HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CO9 1GJ £375,000 14/10/2022 Semi-detached
71A WHITE HORSE AVENUE, HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CO9 1AL £316,000 14/10/2022 Semi-detached
11 WHITE HORSE AVENUE, HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CO9 1AH £260,000 02/09/2022 Semi-detached
17 RICHARDSON LANE, HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CO9 1GG £385,000 31/08/2022 Semi-detached
47 OAK ROAD, HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CO9 1LS £470,000 26/08/2022 Semi-detached
61 WHITE HORSE AVENUE, HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CO9 1AL £295,000 12/08/2022 Semi-detached
16 RICHARDSON LANE, HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CO9 1GP £340,000 27/06/2022 Semi-detached
3 BLAMSTERS CRESCENT, HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CO9 1AG £341,000 24/06/2022 Semi-detached
Same street PARKFIELDS BAPTIST CHURCH WHITE HORSE AVENUE, HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CO9 1AJ £450,000 04/10/2021 Other

Street average: £356,667 (3 sales)

Area average: £337,050 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 32.4%
10y growth 60.5%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Braintree. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 1.4%
5y (index) 13.5%
10y (index) 34%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Braintree. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,107/mo
Realistic £1,230/mo
Optimistic £1,353/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Braintree.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Colchester: £1,247/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Conies Road 0.0 miles
Shop Co-operative 0.1 miles
Shop Lidl 0.5 miles
Hospital Halstead Hospital 0.9 miles
Train station Castle Hedingham 4.6 miles
Train station Braintree 5.2 miles
Hospital Braintree Community Hospital 5.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 39
Shoplifting 24
Anti-social behaviour 7
Criminal damage and arson 7
Public order 6
Other theft 5
Vehicle crime 3
Drugs 2
Theft from the person 1
Total incidents 94

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead Primary 0.5 miles Good — 31 Oct 2017
Richard de Clare Community Academy Primary 0.6 miles Good — 16 May 2022
The Ramsey Academy, Halstead Secondary 1.1 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Halstead Primary 1.2 miles Good — 30 Jan 2015
Gosfield School Other 1.3 miles (No rating)

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.35%
Max investor price (0.8%) £153,750
Target investor price (1%) £123,000
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).