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

9 Chelmer Close is a one-bedroom semi-detached 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 B. The latest certificate (April 2019) shows an E (score 47), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since February 2009. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average, lighting went from Poor to Good and main heating went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

Held since April 2007 — that's 19 years off the open market, well above the local norm. 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 £149,000 sits 70.3% above the 2007 sale of £87,500. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 86% of similar EPCs). 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.