What kind of home is 1 The Sparlings, CO13 0HD?

1 The Sparlings, CO13 0HD is a detached house.

What energy rating does 1 The Sparlings, CO13 0HD have?

The current EPC rating for 1 The Sparlings, CO13 0HD is B with a score of 84 out of 100, lodged in December 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2012 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 The Sparlings, CO13 0HD?

1 The Sparlings, CO13 0HD has a recorded floor area of 143 m² (1,539 sq ft). That makes it about 25% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CO13 0HD. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 The Sparlings, CO13 0HD use?

The latest EPC at 1 The Sparlings, CO13 0HD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 1 The Sparlings, CO13 0HD?

1 The Sparlings, CO13 0HD has council approval for single-storey rear extension granted in July 2005 under ref. 05/01034/FUL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 1 The Sparlings, CO13 0HD?

1 The Sparlings, CO13 0HD is in council tax band E.

Which area is 1 The Sparlings, CO13 0HD in?

1 The Sparlings, CO13 0HD sits in Kirby-le-soken, Frinton-on-sea, Frinton On Sea. It falls within the CO13 postcode district in Essex.

Is 1 The Sparlings, CO13 0HD in a safe area?

Police records around 1 The Sparlings, CO13 0HD 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.

What schools are near 1 The Sparlings, CO13 0HD?

The closest primary school to 1 The Sparlings, CO13 0HD is Kirby Primary Academy (820m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Lift Tendring (2.1km).

What is the nearest station to 1 The Sparlings, CO13 0HD?

The closest bus stop to 1 The Sparlings, CO13 0HD is Horsey Road, 131m away. The nearest rail option is Kirby Cross Rail Station, 1.2km away.

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1 The Sparlings, Kirby Le Soken, Frinton On Sea, CO13 0HD

EPC B1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

143 m²

1539 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 84

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 The Sparlings

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

1 The Sparlings is a detached house in Kirby-Le-Soken, Frinton-On-Sea, Frinton On Sea (CO13 0HD). It has a recorded floor area of 143 m² (around 1539 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (December 2025) returns a B (score 84), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in April 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Poor to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 143 m² it's 25.4% larger than the typical home in the postcode (114 m² median across 15 EPCs). On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2005. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

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

1 The Sparlings ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2025

EPC Rating

B84

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2025from Apr 2012

EPC improved fromD67toB84

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

22%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 The Sparlings, Kirby Le Soken, Frinton On Sea, CO13 0HD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 The Sparlings has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

Jul 2005
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Single storey rear extension
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
05/01034/FUL
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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.

1 The Sparlings has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£394,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO13 0HD: £375,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in CO13 0HD

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On the street

Versus other The Sparlings homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 1 The Sparlings runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

84 (B)

Street avg 56 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

143 m²

Street avg 117 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 6.2 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

Comparables

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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

Horsey Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Kirby Primary Academy. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO13 0HD

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

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Common questions

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