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Energy Performance Certificate

68 Frinton Road

CO15 5UW

Clacton On Sea

Current

C

74

Potential

C

80

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in Clacton On Sea, CO15 5UW. The property offers 172m² (1851 sq ft) of spacious living space with 7 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. The property holds an EPC rating of C (74/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £963, comprising £764 for heating, £90 for hot water, and £109 for lighting. The property produces 4.7 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home. The property last sold in July 2023 for £565,000, with 2 recorded sales in our database.

How Does 68 Frinton Road Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 74/100, this Clacton On Sea property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £963 are approximately £837 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 172m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²).

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the CO15 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property74
Average60
+23% better
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vs Clacton On Sea

This property74
Average80
-8% below
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vs CO15

This property74
Average55
+35% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 74/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £558/year more than the Clacton On Sea average

Energy Efficiency Rating

📊 Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
C69-80
Current
D55-68
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

C(74 points)

Potential Rating

C(80 points)

Based on assessment dated 19 Jan 2022

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Property Information

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Full Address

68 Frinton Road

CO15 5UW

Clacton On Sea

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1930-1949

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Floor Area

172.0

7.0 total rooms

7.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

74 / 100

Potential: 80

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CO₂ Emissions

4.7 tonnes/year

27 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

155 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

19 Jan 2022

marketed sale

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About Clacton On Sea

Clacton On Sea is situated in Essex, East of England. Properties in Clacton On Sea have an average EPC rating of C (score 80/100). Heating costs are £359 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The CO15 postcode district contains over 18000 registered properties. Built during the mid-20th century suburban expansion, this property reflects the housing developments common to the Clacton On Sea area.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£565,000

13 July 2023

Type: Detached

+£264,000(+87.7%)

vs previous sale

£301,000

23 July 2021

Type: O

Market Insights: This property has sold 2 times since 2015. Value has increased by 87.7% over this period.

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£764.0/yr

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Hot Water

£90.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£109.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, filled cavity

Average
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Roof

Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Holland Haven Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayCO15 5PP

Last inspected: Nov 2018

Good

Holland Park Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayCO15 6NG
?Not yet rated

Burrsville Infant Academy

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayCO15 4HR

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

Great Clacton Church of England Junior School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayCO15 4HR

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Clacton County High School

Secondary
📍1.2 miles awayCO15 6DZ

Last inspected: Sept 2018

Good

White Hall Academy and Nursery

Primary
📍1.7 miles awayCO15 3SP

Last inspected: Mar 2018

Good

Clacton Coastal Academy

Secondary
📍1.9 miles awayCO15 3JL

Last inspected: Apr 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Cann Hall Primary School

Primary
📍2 miles awayCO16 8DA

Last inspected: Apr 2022

Good

About school ratings: Ofsted ratings range from Outstanding to Inadequate. These ratings are based on inspections of teaching quality, leadership, pupil behavior, and safety. Note that school catchment areas vary - check with the school or local council for admission details.

Data source: School information from Get Information About Schools (GIAS). Distances are approximate. Always verify school catchment areas directly with the school or local education authority.

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Broadband & Connectivity

🚀Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:200 Mbps
Maximum:200 Mbps

Available Providers

Virgin MediaHyperopticBTSkyTalkTalk

What do these speeds mean? 10-30 Mbps: Good for browsing and streaming. 30-100 Mbps: Great for multiple users and HD streaming. 100-300 Mbps: Excellent for 4K streaming and gaming. 300+ Mbps: Perfect for large households and heavy internet use.

Data source: Broadband speeds are from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 report (July 2025 release). Data shows typical speeds available in this postcode area. Actual speeds at this specific property may vary depending on line quality, distance from exchange, and chosen provider. Always verify availability with providers before committing.

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About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

Data Sources: This report contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Data from: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, and Police.uk crime statistics.

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