17 Chelmer Close, Kirby Cross, Frinton On Sea, CO13 0UH
About 17 Chelmer Close
17 Chelmer Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Kirby Cross, Frinton-On-Sea, Frinton On Sea (CO13 0UH). It has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (around 495 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2021) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2010. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average, lighting went from Average to Good and main heating went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). Main heating runs on electricity. At 46 m² this is the 12th smallest of 23 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 43–86 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 23 units on file.
It hasn't traded since April 2007, a hold of 19 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Today's modelled estimate of £142,000 is 49.5% above the 2007 sale price.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
Outside
- ParkingOff street
Building
- Heating systemElectric
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
17 Chelmer Close has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
2applications of note in the surrounding area
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- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.
£142,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£95,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
26 April 2007Most recent
£95,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in CO13 0UH: £153,000 (2024–2018).
Nearby sales in CO13 0UH
43 Chelmer Close, Kirby Cross, Frinton On Sea, CO13 0UH
Sold Jul 2024
£144,00029 Chelmer Close, Kirby Cross, Frinton On Sea, CO13 0UH
Sold May 2024
£153,0004 Chelmer Close, Kirby Cross, Frinton On Sea, CO13 0UH
Sold Jul 2018
£265,00033 Chelmer Close, Kirby Cross, Frinton On Sea, CO13 0UH
Sold Jul 2018
£125,0002 Chelmer Close, Kirby Cross, Frinton On Sea, CO13 0UH
Sold Jan 2018
£265,000
Everything we know about 17 Chelmer Close, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Larger development activity nearby

Versus other Chelmer Close homes
EPC Rating for 17 Chelmer Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,065
Street avg £2,132
Floor Area
46 m²
Street avg 46 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.4 t/year
Street avg 3.7 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
1/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Skyrmans Fee — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
Lift Hamford. 5 schools nearby.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
47.3dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
37.6dB