3 The Elms, Elm Tree Avenue, Frinton On Sea, CO13 0BD
About 3 The Elms
3 The Elms is a two-bedroom property in Frinton On Sea (CO13 0BD). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. At 69 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 6 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 59–72 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (70 versus a worst of 42). The latest certificate (May 2011) shows a C (score 70). Main heating runs on electricity. The latest certificate is from May 2011, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 1998–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £149,000 is 33% above the 2012 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£151/sq ft) was about 21.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 14 years ago, in February 2012.
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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- CloakroomYes
Outside
- GarageYes
Building
- Heating systemElectric
Energy performance
3 The Elms ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 11 May 2021
EPC Rating
Planning history
3 The Elms has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
2applications of note in the surrounding area
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Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
Sale price has at least doubled since 1998.
£149,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.2% per year over 13 years.
£112,000
Growth on file: 6.2% per year over 13 years.
Sales timeline
1 February 2012Most recent
£112,000
+124.2%over 13 years3 September 1998
£49,950
Median price across the last 5 sales in CO13 0BD: £112,000 (2023–2014).
Nearby sales in CO13 0BD
6 The Elms, Elm Tree Avenue, Frinton On Sea, CO13 0BD
Sold Apr 2023
£112,0002 The Elms, Elm Tree Avenue, Frinton On Sea, CO13 0BD
Sold Jan 2019
£5,0001 The Elms, Elm Tree Avenue, Frinton On Sea, CO13 0BD
Sold Jun 2015
£115,0005 The Elms, Elm Tree Avenue, Frinton On Sea, CO13 0BD
Sold Apr 2015
£125,0004 The Elms, Elm Tree Avenue, Frinton On Sea, CO13 0BD
Sold Apr 2002
£75,000
Everything we know about 3 The Elms, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Larger development activity nearby

Versus other The Elms homes
EPC Rating for 3 The Elms runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,623
Street avg £1,294
Floor Area
69 m²
Street avg 68 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.3 t/year
Street avg 4.6 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
1/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
The Oaks — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Frinton-on-Sea Primary School. 5 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
49.6dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.6dB