What type of property is 14 Vista Avenue, CO13 0DN?

14 Vista Avenue, CO13 0DN is a 2-bedroom detached house.

What did 14 Vista Avenue, CO13 0DN sell for?

14 Vista Avenue, CO13 0DN last sold for £230,000 in October 2020, around 6 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 14 Vista Avenue, CO13 0DN have?

The current EPC rating for 14 Vista Avenue, CO13 0DN is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in April 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in August 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 14 Vista Avenue, CO13 0DN?

14 Vista Avenue, CO13 0DN has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft), around 41 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CO13 0DN. Source: EPC Register.

How is 14 Vista Avenue, CO13 0DN heated?

The latest EPC at 14 Vista Avenue, CO13 0DN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 14 Vista Avenue, CO13 0DN?

14 Vista Avenue, CO13 0DN is in council tax band D.

Where is 14 Vista Avenue, CO13 0DN located?

14 Vista Avenue, CO13 0DN sits in Kirby-le-soken, Frinton-on-sea, Frinton On Sea. It falls within the CO13 postcode district in Essex.

How safe is the area around 14 Vista Avenue, CO13 0DN?

Police records around 14 Vista Avenue, CO13 0DN show an average of 1 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 57% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 14 Vista Avenue, CO13 0DN?

The closest primary school to 14 Vista Avenue, CO13 0DN is Lift Hamford (1.2km), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Lift Tendring (1.7km).

What is the nearest station to 14 Vista Avenue, CO13 0DN?

The closest bus stop to 14 Vista Avenue, CO13 0DN is Post Office, 125m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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14 Vista Avenue, Kirby Le Soken, Frinton On Sea, CO13 0DN

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 14 Vista Avenue

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

14 Vista Avenue is a two-bedroom detached house in Kirby-Le-Soken, Frinton-On-Sea, Frinton On Sea (CO13 0DN). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in August 2019 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good, lighting went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Today's modelled estimate of £321,000 is 39.6% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£261/sq ft) was about 49.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: October 2020 at £230,000.

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Risks

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similar homes nearby

Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

Building

TenureFreehold
RefurbishedYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2024

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2024from Aug 2019

EPC improved fromE45toD68

Main Fuel

OilGas

Switched from oil to mains gas, reducing emissions and costs

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Vista Avenue, Kirby Le Soken, Frinton On Sea, CO13 0DN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14 Vista Avenue has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

2applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£321,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2020)

£230,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

5 October 2020Most recent
£230,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO13 0DN: £252,000 (2022–2018).

Nearby sales in CO13 0DN

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What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.

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On the street

Versus other Vista Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 14 Vista Avenue stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,805

Street avg £2,127

Strongly above

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 97 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

Strongly above

Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Frinton On Sea district page.

Full Frinton On Sea report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Post Office — bus stop.

Closest school

1.2 km

Lift Hamford. 5 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CO13 0DN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO13 0DN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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