# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (CM8 3HF) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 7 OAK ROAD, WITHAM, RIVENHALL, ESSEX CM8 3HF | | Price | £500,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 3 | | Council tax | E | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | | Floor area | 128 m² | | Last sold | £500,000 Sep 2024 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 20/02/2034 - **Current heating cost:** £1,461/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £10,500 ### Recommendations - B (£500 - £1,500) - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/5500-6199-0322-3320-3243) ## Description *** Guide price £500,000 to £525,000**** Located with excellent A12 access and close to Witham is this well-proportioned 4 bedroom detached property. Offering a landscaped garden, a bright and airy conservatory, ample off-street parking, and a double garage, providing plenty of space for vehicles and storage. Modern throughout and offering versatile accommodation with downstairs shower room, en-suite to main bedroom and 4-piece family bathroom. With easy access to local amenities, schools, and transport links, this property is ideal for families looking for a comfortable and well-connected home. Don't miss the opportunity to make this delightful house your own. Contact us today to arrange a viewing. EPC C. Council Tax Band: E. ## Property Photos - ![Picture No. 23](/listings/photos/145454918/581105) - Picture No. 23 - ![Picture No. 10](/listings/photos/145454918/581106) - Picture No. 10 - ![Picture No. 15](/listings/photos/145454918/581111) - Picture No. 15 - ![Picture No. 16](/listings/photos/145454918/581116) - Picture No. 16 - ![Picture No. 02](/listings/photos/145454918/581125) - Picture No. 02 - ![Picture No. 06](/listings/photos/145454918/581126) - Picture No. 06 - ![Picture No. 18](/listings/photos/145454918/581128) - Picture No. 18 - ![Picture No. 11](/listings/photos/145454918/581129) - Picture No. 11 - ![Picture No. 12](/listings/photos/145454918/581131) - Picture No. 12 - ![Picture No. 13](/listings/photos/145454918/581132) - Picture No. 13 - ![Picture No. 14](/listings/photos/145454918/581133) - Picture No. 14 - ![Picture No. 21](/listings/photos/145454918/581136) - Picture No. 21 - ![Picture No. 08](/listings/photos/145454918/581137) - Picture No. 08 - ![Picture No. 09](/listings/photos/145454918/581138) - Picture No. 09 - ![Picture No. 01](/listings/photos/145454918/581141) - Picture No. 01 - ![Picture No. 03](/listings/photos/145454918/581146) - Picture No. 03 - ![Picture No. 05](/listings/photos/145454918/581148) - Picture No. 05 - ![Picture No. 07](/listings/photos/145454918/581150) - Picture No. 07 - ![Picture No. 04](/listings/photos/145454918/581154) - Picture No. 04 - ![Picture No. 17](/listings/photos/145454918/581157) - Picture No. 17 - ![Picture No. 19](/listings/photos/145454918/581161) - Picture No. 19 - ![Picture No. 20](/listings/photos/145454918/581164) - Picture No. 20 - ![Picture No. 22](/listings/photos/145454918/581184) - Picture No. 22 - ![Picture No. 24](/listings/photos/145454918/581199) - Picture No. 24 ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/145454918/581225) - Floorplan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/145454918/581240) - EPC Rating Graph ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 7 OAK ROAD, RIVENHALL, WITHAM, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM8 3HF | £500,000 | 09/09/2024 | Semi-detached | | 7 OAK ROAD, RIVENHALL, WITHAM, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM8 3HF | £390,000 | 08/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 7 OAK ROAD, RIVENHALL, WITHAM, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM8 3HF | £340,000 | 10/12/2007 | Semi-detached | | 7 OAK ROAD, RIVENHALL, WITHAM, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM8 3HF | £87,000 | 01/07/1997 | Semi-detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 2 HENRY DIXON ROAD, RIVENHALL, WITHAM, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM8 3HR | £505,000 | 14/03/2025 | Detached | | [Same street] 6 OAK ROAD, RIVENHALL, WITHAM, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM8 3HF | £285,000 | 09/08/2023 | Detached | | 7 FOXDEN, RIVENHALL, WITHAM, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM8 3HN | £435,000 | 10/10/2022 | Detached | | 14 FOXMEAD, RIVENHALL, WITHAM, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM8 3HD | £525,000 | 21/04/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] PONDFARM BARN OAK ROAD, RIVENHALL, WITHAM, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM8 3HF | £714,000 | 10/03/2022 | Detached | | 4 HENRY DIXON ROAD, RIVENHALL, WITHAM, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM8 3HR | £512,500 | 17/12/2021 | Detached | | 7 FOXDEN, RIVENHALL, WITHAM, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM8 3HN | £365,000 | 20/10/2021 | Detached | | [Same street] BARLEY CROFT OAK ROAD, RIVENHALL, WITHAM, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM8 3HF | £665,000 | 22/09/2021 | Detached | | 14 FOXDEN, RIVENHALL, WITHAM, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM8 3HN | £375,000 | 17/09/2021 | Detached | | 9 FOXDEN, RIVENHALL, WITHAM, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM8 3HN | £370,000 | 28/06/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £554,667 (3 sales) **Area average:** £441,071 (7 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £581,055 (18 Detached, CM8, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -13.9% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Braintree). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,107/mo - **Realistic:** £1,230/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,353/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Bury St Edmunds (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,296/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.25% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £153,750 - **Target investor price (1%):** £123,000 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £3,906/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 23.1% - **10y growth:** 28.5% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Braintree; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 0.9% - **5y growth (index):** 12.7% - **10y growth (index):** 31.5% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)