What kind of home is 7a, Elm Grove, CO13 0HH?

7a, Elm Grove, CO13 0HH is a 2-bedroom detached house.

When did 7a, Elm Grove, CO13 0HH last change hands?

7a, Elm Grove, CO13 0HH last sold for £175,000 in February 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £72,500 in March 1997, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 7a, Elm Grove, CO13 0HH?

Across 2 sales between March 1997 and February 2012, 7a, Elm Grove, CO13 0HH rose from £72,500 to £175,000, a change of £102,500. That works out to roughly +6.1% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 7a, Elm Grove, CO13 0HH?

The current EPC rating for 7a, Elm Grove, CO13 0HH is E with a score of 54 out of 100, lodged in January 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a D. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 7a, Elm Grove, CO13 0HH?

7a, Elm Grove, CO13 0HH has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (910 sq ft), around 42 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CO13 0HH. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 7a, Elm Grove, CO13 0HH use?

The latest EPC at 7a, Elm Grove, CO13 0HH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 7a, Elm Grove, CO13 0HH?

7a, Elm Grove, CO13 0HH is in council tax band D.

Which area is 7a, Elm Grove, CO13 0HH in?

7a, Elm Grove, CO13 0HH sits in Kirby Cross, Frinton-on-sea, Frinton On Sea. It falls within the CO13 postcode district in Essex.

Is 7a, Elm Grove, CO13 0HH in a safe area?

Police records around 7a, Elm Grove, CO13 0HH 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 7a, Elm Grove, CO13 0HH?

The closest primary school to 7a, Elm Grove, CO13 0HH is Kirby Primary Academy (532m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Lift Tendring (1.6km).

What transport links are near 7a, Elm Grove, CO13 0HH?

The closest bus stop to 7a, Elm Grove, CO13 0HH is Elm Grove, 120m away. The nearest rail option is Kirby Cross Rail Station, 894m away.

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7a, Elm Grove, Kirby Cross, Frinton On Sea, CO13 0HH

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

85 m²

910 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 54

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 7a

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

7a is a two-bedroom detached house in Kirby Cross, Frinton-On-Sea, Frinton On Sea (CO13 0HH). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 910 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (January 2012) shows an E (score 54), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since May 2011. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 67). The latest certificate is from January 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 1997–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £316,000 sits 80.6% above the 2012 sale of £175,000. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 72% of similar EPCs). Last changed hands 14 years ago, in February 2012.

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Risks

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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

Outside

Private gardenWest-facing
GarageYes

Building

Heating systemGas
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.

7a's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 13 Jan 2022

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2012

EPC Rating

E54

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2012from May 2011

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

75%50%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7a, Elm Grove, Kirby Cross, Frinton On Sea, CO13 0HH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7a 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1997.

Current estimate

£316,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.1% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£175,000

Growth on file: 6.1% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

24 February 2012Most recent
£175,000
+141.4%over 14 years
5 March 1997
£72,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO13 0HH: £280,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in CO13 0HH

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On the street

Versus other Elm Grove homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 7a lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,070

Street avg £2,758

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Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 90 m²

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Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Frinton On Sea report

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

Elm Grove — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 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 0HH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO13 0HH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.1dB

Low

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Common questions

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