About Braintree
Braintree offers excellent value for money compared to many Essex towns, with good transport links, a thriving town centre, and strong demand from both tenants and investors.
Neighbourhoods
Town Centre
Convenient, walkable and affordable. Good for first-time renters.
Bocking
Slightly quieter residential area with a village-like atmosphere.
Notley
Modern housing estates, popular with families.
Getting Around
- Trains to London via Witham
- A120 road links to Colchester and Stansted
- Local bus network
Schools & Education
- Tabor Academy
- The Beckett Keys Church of England School
- Several good local primaries
Local Attractions
Braintree Village outlet shoppingFreeport retailTown Hall CentreWetherspoons & local dining
Landlord Insight
Braintree offers some of the best rental yields in Essex thanks to lower property prices and steady demand from tenants priced out of Chelmsford and Colchester.
Area at a Glance
Avg. Rent (PCM)
£950
London Commute
70 min to London Liverpool St
Population
~45,000
Property Types
Terraced, semi-detached, bungalows