What kind of home is 16 Central Avenue, CO13 9NW?

16 Central Avenue, CO13 9NW is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 16 Central Avenue, CO13 9NW?

16 Central Avenue, CO13 9NW last sold for £470,000 in November 2020, around 6 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 16 Central Avenue, CO13 9NW?

The current EPC rating for 16 Central Avenue, CO13 9NW is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in May 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 16 Central Avenue, CO13 9NW?

16 Central Avenue, CO13 9NW has a recorded floor area of 139 m² (1,496 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 13% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CO13 9NW. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 16 Central Avenue, CO13 9NW use?

The latest EPC at 16 Central Avenue, CO13 9NW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 16 Central Avenue, CO13 9NW had any planning applications?

16 Central Avenue, CO13 9NW has council approval for an extension granted in June 2021 under ref. 21/00698/FUL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 16 Central Avenue, CO13 9NW?

16 Central Avenue, CO13 9NW is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 16 Central Avenue, CO13 9NW in?

16 Central Avenue, CO13 9NW sits in Frinton On Sea. It falls within the CO13 postcode district in Essex.

Is 16 Central Avenue, CO13 9NW in a safe area?

Police records around 16 Central Avenue, CO13 9NW 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 16 Central Avenue, CO13 9NW?

The closest primary school to 16 Central Avenue, CO13 9NW is Lift Hamford (1.1km), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Lift Tendring (603m).

What is the nearest station to 16 Central Avenue, CO13 9NW?

The closest bus stop to 16 Central Avenue, CO13 9NW is Rainham Way, 58m away. The nearest rail option is Walton-on-the-Naze Rail Station, 928m away.

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16 Central Avenue, Frinton On Sea, CO13 9NW

10 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

139 m²

1496 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 16 Central Avenue

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

16 Central Avenue is a four-bedroom detached house in Frinton On Sea (CO13 9NW). It has a recorded floor area of 139 m² (around 1496 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (May 2021) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since June 2019. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump.

10 planning records sit against the property, 10 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include tree works, an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £580,000 is 23.4% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£314/sq ft) was about 84.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold November 2020 for £470,000.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms4
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageDouble

Building

Central heatingYes

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)

May 2021

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2021from Jun 2019

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

33%87%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Central Avenue, Frinton On Sea, CO13 9NW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Central Avenue has been through 10 approved planning applications — a well-evolved property.

Feb 2025
Tree WorksTrees
In report
T1 - trim and shape 4 roadside trees. T2 - remove two wild cherry trees. T3 - remove silver birch
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
24/01794/TCA
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Aug 2021
Conditions
In report
Discharge of conditions 3, (Schedule of External Finish Materials) 4 (Schedule of Drawings) and 5 (Rainwater Goods) of approved application 21/00698/FUL.
Documents
3 docs on file
Reference
21/01174/DISCON
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What's in 16 Central Avenue, Frinton On Sea, CO13 9NW's planning history?

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

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£580,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2020)

£470,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

10 November 2020Most recent
£470,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO13 9NW: £450,000 (2025–2014).

Nearby sales in CO13 9NW

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On the street

Versus other Central Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 16 Central Avenue runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,381

Street avg £2,831

Above

Floor Area

139 m²

Street avg 147 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.5 t/year

Street avg 5.9 t/year

On par

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

Rainham Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Lift Tendring. 5 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CO13 9NW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO13 9NW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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