What kind of home is 7 Bernard Close, CO13 0TP?

7 Bernard Close, CO13 0TP is a 2-bedroom detached house.

When did 7 Bernard Close, CO13 0TP last change hands?

7 Bernard Close, CO13 0TP last sold for £425,000 in September 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £105,000 in August 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 7 Bernard Close, CO13 0TP changed over time?

Across 3 sales between August 1999 and September 2023, 7 Bernard Close, CO13 0TP rose from £105,000 to £425,000, a change of £320,000. That works out to roughly +6% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 7 Bernard Close, CO13 0TP have?

The current EPC rating for 7 Bernard Close, CO13 0TP is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in May 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 7 Bernard Close, CO13 0TP?

7 Bernard Close, CO13 0TP has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (797 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 19% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CO13 0TP. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 7 Bernard Close, CO13 0TP use?

The latest EPC at 7 Bernard Close, CO13 0TP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 7 Bernard Close, CO13 0TP?

7 Bernard Close, CO13 0TP is in council tax band C.

Which area is 7 Bernard Close, CO13 0TP in?

7 Bernard Close, CO13 0TP 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 7 Bernard Close, CO13 0TP?

Police records around 7 Bernard Close, CO13 0TP 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 7 Bernard Close, CO13 0TP?

The closest primary school to 7 Bernard Close, CO13 0TP is Frinton-on-Sea Primary School (440m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Lift Tendring (698m).

What is the nearest station to 7 Bernard Close, CO13 0TP?

The closest bus stop to 7 Bernard Close, CO13 0TP is Charlotte Drive, 133m away. The nearest rail option is Frinton-on-Sea Rail Station, 253m away.

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7 Bernard Close, Kirby Cross, Frinton On Sea, CO13 0TP

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

74 m²

797 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 7 Bernard Close

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

7 Bernard Close is a two-bedroom detached house in Kirby Cross, Frinton-On-Sea, Frinton On Sea (CO13 0TP). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since February 2015. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

At 74 m² the property is well over the postcode median (55 m² across 10 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 1999–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£534/sq ft) was about 91.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold September 2023 for £425,000.

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-west-facing

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)

May 2023

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2023from Feb 2015

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Bernard Close, Kirby Cross, Frinton On Sea, CO13 0TP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Bernard 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.

Latest sale on 7 Bernard Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£411,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.0% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£425,000

Growth on file: 6.0% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

12 September 2023Most recent
£425,000
+110.4%over 8 years
29 March 2015
£202,000
+92.4%over 15 years
10 August 1999
£105,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO13 0TP: £285,000 (2024–2014).

Nearby sales in CO13 0TP

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On the street

Versus other Bernard Close homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 7 Bernard Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,743

Street avg £3,756

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Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 56 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

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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

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO13 0TP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.1dB

Low

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70 dB

75 dB

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