What kind of home is 2 Charlotte Drive, CO13 0QJ?

2 Charlotte Drive, CO13 0QJ is a 4-bedroom detached house, on a corner plot.

When did 2 Charlotte Drive, CO13 0QJ last change hands?

2 Charlotte Drive, CO13 0QJ last sold for £525,000 in January 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £300,000 in December 2015, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 2 Charlotte Drive, CO13 0QJ?

Across 2 sales between December 2015 and January 2023, 2 Charlotte Drive, CO13 0QJ rose from £300,000 to £525,000, a change of £225,000. That works out to roughly +8.2% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Charlotte Drive, CO13 0QJ?

The current EPC rating for 2 Charlotte Drive, CO13 0QJ is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in October 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Charlotte Drive, CO13 0QJ?

2 Charlotte Drive, CO13 0QJ has a recorded floor area of 148 m² (1,593 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CO13 0QJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Charlotte Drive, CO13 0QJ use?

The latest EPC at 2 Charlotte Drive, CO13 0QJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Charlotte Drive, CO13 0QJ?

2 Charlotte Drive, CO13 0QJ is in council tax band E.

Which area is 2 Charlotte Drive, CO13 0QJ in?

2 Charlotte Drive, CO13 0QJ sits in Kirby Cross, Frinton-on-sea, Frinton On Sea. It falls within the CO13 postcode district in Essex.

How safe is the area around 2 Charlotte Drive, CO13 0QJ?

Police records around 2 Charlotte Drive, CO13 0QJ 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 2 Charlotte Drive, CO13 0QJ?

The closest primary school to 2 Charlotte Drive, CO13 0QJ is Frinton-on-Sea Primary School (415m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Lift Tendring (844m).

What transport links are near 2 Charlotte Drive, CO13 0QJ?

The closest bus stop to 2 Charlotte Drive, CO13 0QJ is Charlotte Drive, 30m away. The nearest rail option is Frinton-on-Sea Rail Station, 323m away.

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2 Charlotte Drive, Kirby Cross, Frinton On Sea, CO13 0QJ

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

148 m²

1593 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Charlotte Drive

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

2 Charlotte Drive is a four-bedroom detached house in Kirby Cross, Frinton-On-Sea, Frinton On Sea (CO13 0QJ). It has a recorded floor area of 148 m² (around 1593 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (October 2022) 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 October 2015. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a corner plot.

Across 2015–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£330/sq ft) was about 56.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £525,000 in January 2023.

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

GarageDouble
Corner plotYes

Building

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)

Oct 2022

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2022from Oct 2015

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Charlotte Drive, Kirby Cross, Frinton On Sea, CO13 0QJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Charlotte Drive 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.

2 Charlotte Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£557,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.2% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£525,000

Growth on file: 8.2% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

31 January 2023Most recent
£525,000
+75.0%over 7 years
18 December 2015
£300,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO13 0QJ: £148,000 (2023–1998).

Nearby sales in CO13 0QJ

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On the street

Versus other Charlotte Drive homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 2 Charlotte Drive stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,547

Street avg £2,398

Strongly above

Floor Area

148 m²

Street avg 164 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.3 t/year

Street avg 5.9 t/year

Below

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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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Charlotte Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Frinton-on-Sea Primary School. 5 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO13 0QJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.0dB

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