What kind of home is 3 Avocet Close, CO13 0UX?

3 Avocet Close, CO13 0UX is a 3-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 3 Avocet Close, CO13 0UX sell for?

3 Avocet Close, CO13 0UX last sold for £380,000 in December 2024, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £195,000 in May 2013. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 3 Avocet Close, CO13 0UX changed over time?

Across 3 sales between May 2013 and December 2024, 3 Avocet Close, CO13 0UX rose from £195,000 to £380,000, a change of £185,000. That works out to roughly +5.9% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Avocet Close, CO13 0UX have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Avocet Close, CO13 0UX is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in January 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Avocet Close, CO13 0UX?

3 Avocet Close, CO13 0UX has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (980 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 17% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CO13 0UX. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Avocet Close, CO13 0UX use?

The latest EPC at 3 Avocet Close, CO13 0UX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Avocet Close, CO13 0UX?

3 Avocet Close, CO13 0UX is in council tax band E.

Which area is 3 Avocet Close, CO13 0UX in?

3 Avocet Close, CO13 0UX sits in Frinton On Sea. It falls within the CO13 postcode district in Essex.

What is crime like near 3 Avocet Close, CO13 0UX?

Police records around 3 Avocet Close, CO13 0UX 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 3 Avocet Close, CO13 0UX?

The closest primary school to 3 Avocet Close, CO13 0UX is Lift Hamford (546m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Lift Tendring (649m).

What is the nearest station to 3 Avocet Close, CO13 0UX?

The closest bus stop to 3 Avocet Close, CO13 0UX is Skyrmans Fee, 134m away. The nearest rail option is Frinton-on-Sea Rail Station, 526m away.

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3 Avocet Close, Frinton On Sea, CO13 0UX

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

91 m²

980 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Avocet Close

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

3 Avocet Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Frinton On Sea (CO13 0UX). It has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (around 980 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (January 2024) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since September 2011. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

It changed hands recently, sold December 2024 for £380,000. Across 2013–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£388/sq ft) was about 46.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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Risks

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Sold prices

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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)

Jan 2024

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2024from Sept 2011

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Avocet Close, Frinton On Sea, CO13 0UX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Avocet 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.

3 Avocet Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£389,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.9% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£380,000

Growth on file: 5.9% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

17 December 2024Most recent
£380,000
+28.8%over 6 years
24 September 2018
£295,000
+51.3%over 5 years
22 May 2013
£195,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO13 0UX: £270,000 (2021–2014).

Nearby sales in CO13 0UX

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On the street

Versus other Avocet Close homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 3 Avocet Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,176

Street avg £2,784

Strongly above

Floor Area

91 m²

Street avg 97 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Strongly above

Comparables

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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.

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

0.1 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 0UX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO13 0UX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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