What type of property is 5 Darcy Close, CO13 0RR?

5 Darcy Close, CO13 0RR is a 3-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 5 Darcy Close, CO13 0RR sell for?

5 Darcy Close, CO13 0RR last sold for £235,000 in November 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £180,000 in April 2004, so prices have been rising over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Darcy Close, CO13 0RR changed over time?

Across 2 sales between April 2004 and November 2017, 5 Darcy Close, CO13 0RR rose from £180,000 to £235,000, a change of £55,000. That works out to roughly +2% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Darcy Close, CO13 0RR?

The current EPC rating for 5 Darcy Close, CO13 0RR is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in March 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in April 2013 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Darcy Close, CO13 0RR?

5 Darcy Close, CO13 0RR has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (915 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 18% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CO13 0RR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Darcy Close, CO13 0RR heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Darcy Close, CO13 0RR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Darcy Close, CO13 0RR?

5 Darcy Close, CO13 0RR is in council tax band D.

Where is 5 Darcy Close, CO13 0RR located?

5 Darcy Close, CO13 0RR 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 5 Darcy Close, CO13 0RR?

Police records around 5 Darcy Close, CO13 0RR 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 5 Darcy Close, CO13 0RR?

The closest primary school to 5 Darcy Close, CO13 0RR is Lift Hamford (534m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Lift Tendring (431m).

What is the nearest station to 5 Darcy Close, CO13 0RR?

The closest bus stop to 5 Darcy Close, CO13 0RR is Frietuna Road, 97m away. The nearest rail option is Frinton-on-Sea Rail Station, 434m away.

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5 Darcy Close, Kirby Cross, Frinton On Sea, CO13 0RR

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

85 m²

915 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Darcy Close

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

5 Darcy Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Kirby Cross, Frinton-On-Sea, Frinton On Sea (CO13 0RR). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in April 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 85 m² it's 20.9% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (108 m² median across 4 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs). On the market in November 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years. Across 2004–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £336,000 is 43% above the 2017 sale price.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-west-facing
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2025

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2025from Apr 2013

EPC improved fromE44toC69

Heating System

Warm AirGas Boiler

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

55%80%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Darcy Close, Kirby Cross, Frinton On Sea, CO13 0RR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Darcy Close 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.

5 Darcy Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£336,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.0% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£235,000

Growth on file: 2.0% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

24 November 2017Most recent
£235,000
+30.6%over 13 years
1 April 2004
£180,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO13 0RR: £330,000 (2021–2007).

Nearby sales in CO13 0RR

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On the street

Versus other Darcy Close homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 5 Darcy Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,765

Street avg £2,542

On par

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 103 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Above

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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

0.1 km

Frietuna Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Lift Tendring. 5 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO13 0RR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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