What did 18 The Esplanade, CO13 9AU sell for?

18 The Esplanade, CO13 9AU last sold for £156,700 in July 1998, around 28 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

Are there any planning records for 18 The Esplanade, CO13 9AU?

18 The Esplanade, CO13 9AU has 3 planning records on file (1 approved, 2 refused), most recent in April 2008. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 18 The Esplanade, CO13 9AU?

18 The Esplanade, CO13 9AU is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 18 The Esplanade, CO13 9AU in?

18 The Esplanade, CO13 9AU sits in Frinton On Sea. It falls within the CO13 postcode district.

What is crime like near 18 The Esplanade, CO13 9AU?

Police records around 18 The Esplanade, CO13 9AU 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 18 The Esplanade, CO13 9AU?

The closest primary school to 18 The Esplanade, CO13 9AU is Frinton-on-Sea Primary School (824m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Lift Tendring (1.5km).

How well connected is 18 The Esplanade, CO13 9AU?

The closest bus stop to 18 The Esplanade, CO13 9AU is Old Road, 156m away. The nearest rail option is Frinton-on-Sea Rail Station, 878m away.

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18 The Esplanade, Frinton On Sea, CO13 9AU

3 planning records

Council tax

Band G

Overview

About 18 The Esplanade

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

18 The Esplanade is a property in Frinton On Sea (CO13 9AU). It has council tax band G.

Held since July 1998 — that's 28 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. 3 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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Energy

Energy performance

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 The Esplanade, Frinton On Sea, CO13 9AU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

Apr 2008
Heritage
In report
Demolition of No.'s 17 and 18 The Esplanade (to facilitate erection of 9 No. apartments).
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
08/00347/CON
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Apr 2008
DemolitionFull
In report
Erection of 9 No. flats (following demolition of No's 17 and 18 The Esplanade) and ancillary works. Construction of new vehicular access.
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
08/00238/FUL
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What's in 18 The Esplanade, Frinton On Sea, CO13 9AU's planning history?

1 more on this property, plus refusals, disputes and full decisions nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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18 The Esplanade has been held in the same hands since before 2000.

Last sold (1998)

£156,700

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

1 July 1998Most recent
£156,700

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO13 9AU: £250,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in CO13 9AU

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Area

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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

Old Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Frinton-on-Sea Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.3dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for CO13 9AU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.9dB

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