Basildon
5.5%
Typical gross rental yield
Before costs. 3-bed rent about £1,806 a month.
£332k–£409k
3-bed average sold price
Range between postcodes.
+24.4%
Price growth, 10 years
Last 5 years: +7.7%. Last 12 months: up 0.4%. UK 10 years: +24.7%.
£393
Sold price per sq ft
Median across Basildon postcodes.
8.8 months
Homes for sale (stock)
Homes take about 269 days to sell.
Source: PropertyData and UK House Price Index (Aug 2016, Aug 2021, Aug 2026). Past performance. Rents and yields are typical market figures, not guaranteed. General information, not advice.
Chelmsford
4.9%
Typical gross rental yield
Before costs. Higher-priced area, so a lower yield. 3-bed rent about £1,810 a month.
£405k–£414k
3-bed average sold price
Range between postcodes.
+19.1%
Price growth, 10 years
Last 5 years: +8.6%. Last 12 months: down 2.4%. UK 10 years: +24.7%.
£426
Sold price per sq ft
Median across Chelmsford postcodes.
9.1 months
Homes for sale (stock)
Homes take about 277 days to sell.
Source: PropertyData and UK House Price Index (Aug 2016, Aug 2021, Aug 2026). Past performance. Rents and yields are typical market figures, not guaranteed. General information, not advice.
Braintree
5.0%
Typical gross rental yield
Before costs. 3-bed rent about £1,663 a month.
£334k–£373k
3-bed average sold price
Range between postcodes.
+25.6%
Price growth, 10 years
Last 5 years: +8.6%. Last 12 months: up 1.6%. UK 10 years: +24.7%.
£370
Sold price per sq ft
Median across Braintree postcodes
10 months
Homes for sale (stock)
Homes take about 304 days to sell.
Source: PropertyData and UK House Price Index (Aug 2016, Aug 2021, Aug 2026). Past performance. Rents and yields are typical market figures, not guaranteed. General information, not advice.
Colchester
5.2%
Typical gross rental yield
Before costs. 3-bed rent about £1,543 a month.
£307k–£379k
3-bed average sold price
Range between postcodes.
+19.0%
Price growth, 10 years
Last 5 years: −0.6%. Last 12 months: down 1.4%. UK 10 years: +24.7%.
£355
Sold price per sq ft
Median across Colchester postcodes.
12+ months
Homes for sale (stock)
Homes take 365+ days to sell. A buyer’s market: room to negotiate, but plan to hold long term.
Source: PropertyData and UK House Price Index (Aug 2016, Aug 2021, Aug 2026). Past performance. Rents and yields are typical market figures, not guaranteed. General information, not advice.
Tendring
5.4%
Typical gross rental yield
Before costs. 3-bed rent about £1,375 a month.
£252k–£354k
3-bed average sold price
Wide range between postcodes.
+31.9%
Price growth, 10 years
Last 5 years: +1.3%. Last 12 months: down 1.2%. UK 10 years: +24.7%.
£306
Sold price per sq ft
Median across Tendring postcodes.
12+ months
Homes for sale (stock)
Homes take 365+ days to sell. A buyer’s market: room to negotiate, but plan to hold long term.
Source: PropertyData and UK House Price Index (Aug 2016, Aug 2021, Aug 2026). Past performance. Rents and yields are typical market figures, not guaranteed. General information, not advice.
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