What type of property is 8 Bernard Close, CO13 0TP?

8 Bernard Close, CO13 0TP is a semi-detached house.

When did 8 Bernard Close, CO13 0TP last change hands?

8 Bernard Close, CO13 0TP last sold for £160,000 in April 2013, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £64,000 in October 1997, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 8 Bernard Close, CO13 0TP?

Across 2 sales between October 1997 and April 2013, 8 Bernard Close, CO13 0TP rose from £64,000 to £160,000, a change of £96,000. That works out to roughly +6.1% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Bernard Close, CO13 0TP have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Bernard Close, CO13 0TP is B with a score of 83 out of 100, lodged in October 2014. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2012 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Bernard Close, CO13 0TP?

8 Bernard Close, CO13 0TP has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (667 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Bernard Close, CO13 0TP heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Bernard Close, CO13 0TP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 8 Bernard Close, CO13 0TP?

The only planning records linked to 8 Bernard Close, CO13 0TP are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 8 Bernard Close, CO13 0TP?

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

Where is 8 Bernard Close, CO13 0TP located?

8 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 8 Bernard Close, CO13 0TP?

Police records around 8 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.

Which schools serve 8 Bernard Close, CO13 0TP?

The closest primary school to 8 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 transport links are near 8 Bernard Close, CO13 0TP?

The closest bus stop to 8 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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8 Bernard Close, Kirby Cross, Frinton On Sea, CO13 0TP

EPC B5 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

62 m²

667 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 83

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Bernard Close

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

8 Bernard Close is a semi-detached house in Kirby Cross, Frinton-On-Sea, Frinton On Sea (CO13 0TP). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2014) returns a B (score 83), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in May 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 95). The latest certificate is from October 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 1997–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £269,000 sits 68.1% above the 2013 sale of £160,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£240/sq ft) was about 16.4% below the postcode norm. 5 planning records sit against the property, 5 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On the market in April 2013 and unlisted since — roughly 13 years.

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Risks

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Trends

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

8 Bernard Close ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 15 Oct 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2014

EPC Rating

B83

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2014from May 2012

EPC improved fromD67toB83

Low Energy Lighting

67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (40 kWp) installed

Planning

Planning history

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

Planning history at 8 Bernard Close is exclusively tree-management applications — typical for a property with mature trees on or near the plot.

Dec 2020
Tree WorksTrees
In report
1 No. Oak - reduce back to old pruning point (2-2.5m)
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
20/01679/TPO
View planning record
Oct 2015
Tree WorksTrees
In report
1 no. Oak tree - Reduce by 40%
Reference
15/01435/TPO
View planning record

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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 Bernard Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£269,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.1% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£160,000

Growth on file: 6.1% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

21 April 2013Most recent
£160,000
+150.0%over 15 years
27 October 1997
£64,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO13 0TP: £285,000 (2024–2019).

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 epc rating, 8 Bernard Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,581

Street avg £4,108

Strongly below

Floor Area

62 m²

Street avg 58 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.3 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Strongly 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.

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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

55 dB

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65 dB

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