Flat 3, 8 Old Road, Frinton On Sea, CO13 9DB
About Flat 3
Flat 3 is a detached house in Frinton On Sea (CO13 9DB). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 956 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. At 89 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (89–132 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to D, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (50 versus a best of 56). The latest certificate (November 2008) shows an E (score 50), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The latest certificate is from November 2008, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
Untraded for 23 years, with the last transfer in October 2003. Across 1995–2003, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £221,000 sits 215.7% above the 2003 sale of £70,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£73/sq ft) was about 61.1% below the postcode norm. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 70% of similar EPCs).
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
Flat 3's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 12 Nov 2018
EPC Rating
Planning history
Flat 3 has no planning applications on record.
The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.
Sales history & valuation
Flat 3's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1995).
£221,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.8% per year over 8 years.
£70,000
Growth on file: 6.8% per year over 8 years.
Sales timeline
14 October 2003Most recent
£70,000
+75.0%over 8 years2 May 1995
£40,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in CO13 9DB: £280,000 (2025–2016).
Nearby sales in CO13 9DB
20 Old Road, Frinton On Sea, CO13 9DB
Sold Mar 2025
£380,000Baytree Place, Flat 2, 12 Old Road, Frinton On Sea, CO13 9DB
Sold Oct 2024
£280,00018 Old Road, Frinton On Sea, CO13 9DB
Sold Mar 2018
£271,39222 Old Road, Frinton On Sea, CO13 9DB
Sold Jul 2015
£240,000Baytree Place, Flat 1, 12 Old Road, Frinton On Sea, CO13 9DB
Sold Dec 2014
£166,000
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Versus other Old Road homes
Flat 3 is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.
EPC Rating
50 (E)
Street avg 61 (D)
Floor Area
89 m²
Street avg 83 m²
CO₂ Emissions
6.2 t/year
Street avg 3.9 t/year
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
1/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.0 km
Old Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.7 km
Frinton-on-Sea Primary School. 4 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
48.1dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
38.6dB