What kind of home is 8 Darcy Close, CO13 0RR?

8 Darcy Close, CO13 0RR is a 3-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 8 Darcy Close, CO13 0RR?

8 Darcy Close, CO13 0RR last sold for £265,000 in September 2016, around 10 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Darcy Close, CO13 0RR?

The current EPC rating for 8 Darcy Close, CO13 0RR is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in March 2021. It has dropped from a C recorded in October 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Darcy Close, CO13 0RR?

8 Darcy Close, CO13 0RR has a recorded floor area of 104 m² (1,119 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 22% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CO13 0RR. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Darcy Close, CO13 0RR use?

The latest EPC at 8 Darcy Close, CO13 0RR records electricity as the main heating fuel. It is also flagged as connected to mains gas. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Darcy Close, CO13 0RR?

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

Which area is 8 Darcy Close, CO13 0RR in?

8 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 8 Darcy Close, CO13 0RR?

Police records around 8 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.

What schools are near 8 Darcy Close, CO13 0RR?

The closest primary school to 8 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 8 Darcy Close, CO13 0RR?

The closest bus stop to 8 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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8 Darcy Close, Kirby Cross, Frinton On Sea, CO13 0RR

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

104 m²

1119 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Darcy Close

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

8 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 104 m² (around 1119 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (March 2021) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (October 2015); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Last changed hands 10 years ago, in September 2016. Today's modelled estimate of £368,000 is 38.9% above the 2016 sale price.

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Risks

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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
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
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)

Mar 2021

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2021from Oct 2015

EPC improved fromC70toD67

Heating System

Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

64%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Darcy Close, Kirby Cross, Frinton On Sea, CO13 0RR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 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.

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

Current estimate

£368,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2016)

£265,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

6 September 2016Most recent
£265,000

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

Nearby sales in CO13 0RR

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Everything we know about 8 Darcy Close, in one report

What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.

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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.

8 Darcy Close outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,548

Street avg £2,597

Below

Floor Area

104 m²

Street avg 99 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Strongly above

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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1 Ashmole Drive, Kirby Cross

CO13 0RX

3 bed1 bath

£359k

1 Brent Close

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3 bed2 bath

£246k

1 Beverley Drive, Kirby Cross

CO13 0UE

3 bed

£379k

1 Bushell Way, Kirby Cross

CO13 0TW

4 bed

£380k

1 Capel Park, Kirby Cross

CO13 0UA

4 bed

£329k

1 Avocet Close

CO13 0UX

2 bed1 bath

£440k

1 Bellamy Close, Kirby Cross

CO13 0PQ

4 bed2 bath

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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FAQ

Common questions

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