According to BBC News, the average house price in Braintree, Essex between April to June 2012 was £215,128, which reflected an annual drop of 1.8% and a quarterly increase of 7.1%. The total number of house sales in the area during the three month period was 405.

The average price for Detached house in Braintree was £322,540, Semi-detached house was £205,194, Terrace house was £169,026 and Flat was £108,479.