What kind of home is 12 Buckfast Avenue, CO13 0PU?

12 Buckfast Avenue, CO13 0PU is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 12 Buckfast Avenue, CO13 0PU last change hands?

12 Buckfast Avenue, CO13 0PU last sold for £247,500 in November 2017, around 9 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 12 Buckfast Avenue, CO13 0PU have?

The current EPC rating for 12 Buckfast Avenue, CO13 0PU is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in August 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 12 Buckfast Avenue, CO13 0PU?

12 Buckfast Avenue, CO13 0PU has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (689 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 12 Buckfast Avenue, CO13 0PU use?

The latest EPC at 12 Buckfast Avenue, CO13 0PU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 12 Buckfast Avenue, CO13 0PU?

12 Buckfast Avenue, CO13 0PU is in council tax band C.

Which area is 12 Buckfast Avenue, CO13 0PU in?

12 Buckfast Avenue, CO13 0PU sits in Kirby Cross, Frinton-on-sea, Frinton On Sea. It falls within the CO13 postcode district in Essex.

Is 12 Buckfast Avenue, CO13 0PU in a safe area?

Police records around 12 Buckfast Avenue, CO13 0PU 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 12 Buckfast Avenue, CO13 0PU?

The closest primary school to 12 Buckfast Avenue, CO13 0PU is Kirby Primary Academy (764m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Lift Tendring (1.4km).

What transport links are near 12 Buckfast Avenue, CO13 0PU?

The closest bus stop to 12 Buckfast Avenue, CO13 0PU is Village Way, 150m away. The nearest rail option is Frinton-on-Sea Rail Station, 975m away.

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12 Buckfast Avenue, Kirby Cross, Frinton On Sea, CO13 0PU

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

64 m²

689 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 12 Buckfast Avenue

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

12 Buckfast Avenue is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Kirby Cross, Frinton-On-Sea, Frinton On Sea (CO13 0PU). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2017) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since September 2013. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Today's modelled estimate of £292,000 is 18% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£359/sq ft) was about 35.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 9 years ago, in November 2017.

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

GarageYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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)

Aug 2017

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2017from Sept 2013

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

33%75%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Buckfast Avenue, Kirby Cross, Frinton On Sea, CO13 0PU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Buckfast 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.

12 Buckfast Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£292,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2017)

£247,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

9 November 2017Most recent
£247,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO13 0PU: £255,000 (2023–2017).

Nearby sales in CO13 0PU

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On the street

Versus other Buckfast Avenue homes

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

12 Buckfast Avenue outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,867

Street avg £3,226

Above

Floor Area

64 m²

Street avg 66 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

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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1 Bardfield Way

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£374k

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£379k

1 Bushell Way, Kirby Cross

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4 bed

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

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

Village Way — 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 0PU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO13 0PU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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