What kind of home is 31 Chelmer Close, CO13 0UH?

31 Chelmer Close, CO13 0UH is an end-of-terrace house.

When did 31 Chelmer Close, CO13 0UH last change hands?

31 Chelmer Close, CO13 0UH last sold for £106,000 in January 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £51,000 in March 2002, so prices have been rising over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 31 Chelmer Close, CO13 0UH changed over time?

Across 2 sales between March 2002 and January 2016, 31 Chelmer Close, CO13 0UH rose from £51,000 to £106,000, a change of £55,000. That works out to roughly +5.4% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 31 Chelmer Close, CO13 0UH?

The current EPC rating for 31 Chelmer Close, CO13 0UH is E with a score of 54 out of 100, lodged in December 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 31 Chelmer Close, CO13 0UH?

31 Chelmer Close, CO13 0UH has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (474 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 31 Chelmer Close, CO13 0UH use?

The latest EPC at 31 Chelmer Close, CO13 0UH records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 31 Chelmer Close, CO13 0UH?

31 Chelmer Close, CO13 0UH is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 31 Chelmer Close, CO13 0UH in?

31 Chelmer Close, CO13 0UH 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 31 Chelmer Close, CO13 0UH?

Police records around 31 Chelmer Close, CO13 0UH 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 31 Chelmer Close, CO13 0UH?

The closest primary school to 31 Chelmer Close, CO13 0UH is Lift Hamford (519m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Lift Tendring (739m).

How well connected is 31 Chelmer Close, CO13 0UH?

The closest bus stop to 31 Chelmer Close, CO13 0UH is Skyrmans Fee, 230m away. The nearest rail option is Frinton-on-Sea Rail Station, 679m away.

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31 Chelmer Close, Kirby Cross, Frinton On Sea, CO13 0UH

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

44 m²

474 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 54

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 31 Chelmer Close

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

31 Chelmer Close is an end-of-terrace house in Kirby Cross, Frinton-On-Sea, Frinton On Sea (CO13 0UH). It has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (around 474 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (December 2018) shows an E (score 54), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since November 2008. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 89), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 86% of similar EPCs). Across 2002–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £145,000 is 36.8% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£224/sq ft) was about 16.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 10 years ago, in January 2016.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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)

Dec 2018

EPC Rating

E54

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2018from Nov 2008

Hot Water

PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31 Chelmer Close, Kirby Cross, Frinton On Sea, CO13 0UH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

31 Chelmer 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2002.

Current estimate

£145,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.4% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£106,000

Growth on file: 5.4% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

29 January 2016Most recent
£106,000
+107.8%over 13 years
8 March 2002
£51,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO13 0UH: £153,000 (2024–2018).

Nearby sales in CO13 0UH

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On the street

Versus other Chelmer Close homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

31 Chelmer Close is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£2,409

Street avg £2,495

On par

Floor Area

44 m²

Street avg 60 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.7 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Strongly below

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 Beverley Drive, Kirby Cross

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1 Chapel Lane, Kirby Cross

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£251k

1 Bernard Close, Kirby Cross

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2 bed

£254k

1 Borrage Way, Kirby Cross

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£279k

1 Blanchard Close, Kirby Cross

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£284k

1 Beechcroft Avenue, Kirby Cross

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2 bed1 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

0.2 km

Skyrmans Fee — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Lift Hamford. 5 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO13 0UH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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