What type of property is 12 Spells Close, CM0 7AJ?

12 Spells Close, CM0 7AJ is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 12 Spells Close, CM0 7AJ last change hands?

12 Spells Close, CM0 7AJ last sold for £265,000 in December 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £138,000 in September 2009, so prices have been rising over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 12 Spells Close, CM0 7AJ?

Across 2 sales between September 2009 and December 2023, 12 Spells Close, CM0 7AJ rose from £138,000 to £265,000, a change of £127,000. That works out to roughly +4.7% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 12 Spells Close, CM0 7AJ have?

The current EPC rating for 12 Spells Close, CM0 7AJ is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in June 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Spells Close, CM0 7AJ?

12 Spells Close, CM0 7AJ has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (570 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 33% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CM0 7AJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Spells Close, CM0 7AJ heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Spells Close, CM0 7AJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 12 Spells Close, CM0 7AJ?

12 Spells Close, CM0 7AJ is in council tax band C.

Where is 12 Spells Close, CM0 7AJ located?

12 Spells Close, CM0 7AJ sits in Southminster. It falls within the CM0 postcode district in Essex.

Is 12 Spells Close, CM0 7AJ in a safe area?

Police records around 12 Spells Close, CM0 7AJ show an average of 68 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 52% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (18% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 12 Spells Close, CM0 7AJ?

The closest primary school to 12 Spells Close, CM0 7AJ is St Leonard's Church of England Primary School (511m).

What is the nearest station to 12 Spells Close, CM0 7AJ?

The closest bus stop to 12 Spells Close, CM0 7AJ is High Street, 280m away. The nearest rail option is Southminster Rail Station, 675m away.

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12 Spells Close, Southminster, CM0 7AJ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

53 m²

570 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Freehold

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Overview

About 12 Spells Close

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

12 Spells Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Southminster (CM0 7AJ). It has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (around 570 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in March 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

At 53 m² it sits well below the postcode median (81 m² across 10 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 2009–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£465/sq ft) was about 72.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: December 2023 at £265,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

TenureFreehold

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

12 Spells Close ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2023

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 11 June 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2023from Mar 2009

EPC improved fromD66toC69

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%83%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Spells Close, Southminster, CM0 7AJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Spells Close has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

12 Spells Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£291,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.7% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£265,000

Growth on file: 4.7% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

20 December 2023Most recent
£265,000
+92.0%over 14 years
21 September 2009
£138,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM0 7AJ: £320,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in CM0 7AJ

On the street

Versus other Spells Close homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 12 Spells Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,000

Street avg £3,726

Strongly above

Floor Area

53 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

68/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

High Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

St Leonard's Church of England Primary School. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CM0 7AJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM0 7AJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.4dB

Low

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60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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