What kind of home is 7 Cortoncroft Close, CO13 0UL?

7 Cortoncroft Close, CO13 0UL is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 7 Cortoncroft Close, CO13 0UL?

7 Cortoncroft Close, CO13 0UL last sold for £174,000 in September 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £134,500 in February 2007, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 7 Cortoncroft Close, CO13 0UL changed over time?

Across 2 sales between February 2007 and September 2016, 7 Cortoncroft Close, CO13 0UL rose from £134,500 to £174,000, a change of £39,500. That works out to roughly +2.7% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 7 Cortoncroft Close, CO13 0UL?

The current EPC rating for 7 Cortoncroft Close, CO13 0UL is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in November 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 7 Cortoncroft Close, CO13 0UL?

7 Cortoncroft Close, CO13 0UL has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (646 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 7 Cortoncroft Close, CO13 0UL use?

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

Has 7 Cortoncroft Close, CO13 0UL had any planning applications?

7 Cortoncroft Close, CO13 0UL has council approval for an extension granted in August 2003 under ref. 03/00958/FUL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 7 Cortoncroft Close, CO13 0UL?

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

Which area is 7 Cortoncroft Close, CO13 0UL in?

7 Cortoncroft Close, CO13 0UL sits in Kirby Cross, Frinton-on-sea, Frinton On Sea. It falls within the CO13 postcode district in Essex.

Is 7 Cortoncroft Close, CO13 0UL in a safe area?

Police records around 7 Cortoncroft Close, CO13 0UL 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 Cortoncroft Close, CO13 0UL?

The closest primary school to 7 Cortoncroft Close, CO13 0UL is Lift Hamford (218m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Lift Tendring (617m).

What transport links are near 7 Cortoncroft Close, CO13 0UL?

The closest bus stop to 7 Cortoncroft Close, CO13 0UL is Edenside, 122m away. The nearest rail option is Frinton-on-Sea Rail Station, 904m away.

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7 Cortoncroft Close, Kirby Cross, Frinton On Sea, CO13 0UL

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

60 m²

646 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 7 Cortoncroft Close

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

7 Cortoncroft Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Kirby Cross, Frinton-On-Sea, Frinton On Sea (CO13 0UL). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2013) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 89), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from November 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2003. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2007–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £221,000 is 27% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£269/sq ft) was about 36.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 10 years ago, in September 2016.

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

ParkingOff street
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 12 Nov 2023

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

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

7 Cortoncroft Close has an approved extension on the planning record.

Aug 2003
ConservatoryFull
In report
Lean-to conservatory
Extension
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
03/00958/FUL
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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.

7 Cortoncroft Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£221,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.7% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£174,000

Growth on file: 2.7% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

5 September 2016Most recent
£174,000
+29.4%over 9 years
9 February 2007
£134,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO13 0UL: £154,995 (2021–2010).

Nearby sales in CO13 0UL

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On the street

Versus other Cortoncroft Close homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 7 Cortoncroft Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,900

Street avg £2,461

Above

Floor Area

60 m²

Street avg 65 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 3.1 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.

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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

Edenside — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Lift Hamford. 5 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO13 0UL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.1dB

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