17 WOODPECKER WAY
FRINTON-ON-SEA, KIRBY CROSS, ESSEX CO13 0GL
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
115 m²
Last sold
£410,000 Feb 2026
Local average
£416,467 (-0.4%)
Street crime
16 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Four-bedroom detached family home built in 2022 by Taylor Wimpey
- Located on the sought-after Laurels development in Kirby Cross
- Stunning 26'7" open-plan kitchen/diner ideal for family living and entertaining
- Separate front-facing lounge and ground floor study
- Ground floor WC/utility room for added convenience
- Four double bedrooms with en suite shower room to the master
- Larger than average rear garden, plus garage and off-road parking for two cars
- Walking distance to Kirby train station and primary school, and close to Frinton beach
- EPC Rating B
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Designed with modern family living in mind, the property offers spacious and stylish accommodation throughout. At the heart of the home is a stunning 26'7" kitchen/diner, perfect for entertaining and everyday living, complete with ample space for dining and relaxing. A separate front-facing lounge provides a cosy retreat, while a ground floor study offers an ideal space for home working. The ground floor is completed by a convenient WC/utility room. Upstairs, youll find four generously sized double bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with its own en suite shower room. A modern family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms, all of which are well-proportioned and bright.
Externally, the property enjoys a larger than average garden for a new buildideal for families or those who enjoy outdoor space. There is off-road parking for two cars and a garage thats spacious enough to comfortably accommodate a vehicle.
This superb home is just a short walk from Kirby train station and Kirby Primary School, and only a short drive from the beautiful Frinton-on-Sea beach, making it an ideal choice for families and commuters alike.
Lounge 4.75m (15'7") x 3.89m (12'9")
Kitchen/Diner 8.10m (26'7") x 3.28m (10'9")
Study 2.59m (8'6") x 2.72m (8'11")
Master Bedroom 3.89m (12'9") x 3.73m (12'3")
Bedroom 2 4.04m (13'3") x 3.10m (10'2")
Bedroom 3 3.66m (12'0") x 3.05m (10'0")
Bedroom 4 3.96m (13'0") x 2.77m (9'1")
Listed by
Frinton on Sea
Stoneridge estates limited
Reference: 165089375
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
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Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
3% since 2022
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 16/02/2026 (3 months ago) | £410,000 | +2.5% |
| Sold | 01/06/2022 (4 years ago) | £400,000 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same street 25 WOODPECKER WAY, KIRBY CROSS, FRINTON-ON-SEA, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO13 0GL | £255,000 | 02/03/2026 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 63 WOODPECKER WAY, KIRBY CROSS, FRINTON-ON-SEA, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO13 0GL | £412,000 | 19/12/2025 | Detached |
| Same street 22 WOODPECKER WAY, KIRBY CROSS, FRINTON-ON-SEA, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO13 0GL | £288,000 | 17/03/2025 | Detached |
| 121A THORPE ROAD, KIRBY CROSS, FRINTON-ON-SEA, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO13 0NQ | £585,000 | 27/02/2025 | Detached |
| 19 CHAPEL LANE, KIRBY CROSS, FRINTON-ON-SEA, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO13 0NF | £290,000 | 06/12/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 11 WOODPECKER WAY, KIRBY CROSS, FRINTON-ON-SEA, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO13 0GL | £325,000 | 04/12/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 3 WOODPECKER WAY, KIRBY CROSS, FRINTON-ON-SEA, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO13 0GL | £400,000 | 29/09/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 40 WOODPECKER WAY, KIRBY CROSS, FRINTON-ON-SEA, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO13 0GL | £285,000 | 29/09/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 34 WOODPECKER WAY, KIRBY CROSS, FRINTON-ON-SEA, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO13 0GL | £360,000 | 29/09/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 65 WOODPECKER WAY, KIRBY CROSS, FRINTON-ON-SEA, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO13 0GL | £292,500 | 25/09/2023 | Detached |
| 2 BARN OWL ROAD, KIRBY CROSS, FRINTON-ON-SEA, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO13 0GH | £346,666 | 18/09/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 1 WOODPECKER WAY, KIRBY CROSS, FRINTON-ON-SEA, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO13 0GL | £400,000 | 15/09/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 89 WOODPECKER WAY, KIRBY CROSS, FRINTON-ON-SEA, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO13 0GL | £310,000 | 17/07/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 5 WOODPECKER WAY, KIRBY CROSS, FRINTON-ON-SEA, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO13 0GL | £336,000 | 30/06/2023 | Detached |
| 161B THORPE ROAD, KIRBY CROSS, FRINTON-ON-SEA, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO13 0NQ | £75,000 | 31/03/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 30 WOODPECKER WAY, KIRBY CROSS, FRINTON-ON-SEA, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO13 0GL | £295,000 | 22/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 28 WOODPECKER WAY, KIRBY CROSS, FRINTON-ON-SEA, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO13 0GL | £305,000 | 22/12/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 61 WOODPECKER WAY, KIRBY CROSS, FRINTON-ON-SEA, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO13 0GL | £312,000 | 22/12/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 32 WOODPECKER WAY, KIRBY CROSS, FRINTON-ON-SEA, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO13 0GL | £295,000 | 22/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 3 HUNTERS CHASE, KIRBY CROSS, FRINTON-ON-SEA, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO13 0JZ | £455,000 | 16/12/2022 | Detached |
| 2 BARN OWL ROAD, KIRBY CROSS, FRINTON-ON-SEA, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO13 0GH | £346,666 | 15/11/2022 | Detached |
| 168 THORPE ROAD, KIRBY CROSS, FRINTON-ON-SEA, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO13 0NQ | £190,000 | 09/11/2022 | Detached |
| HOLLY HOUSE THORPE ROAD, KIRBY CROSS, FRINTON-ON-SEA, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO13 0ND | £350,000 | 14/10/2022 | Detached |
| 95 THORPE ROAD, KIRBY CROSS, FRINTON-ON-SEA, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO13 0ND | £292,500 | 06/10/2022 | Detached |
| 3 BARN OWL ROAD, KIRBY CROSS, FRINTON-ON-SEA, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO13 0GH | £427,000 | 02/08/2022 | Detached |
| 2 FARM CLOSE, KIRBY CROSS, FRINTON-ON-SEA, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO13 0FW | £475,000 | 21/07/2022 | Detached |
| 3 WOODLAND CLOSE, KIRBY CROSS, FRINTON-ON-SEA, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO13 0GJ | £430,000 | 01/07/2022 | Detached |
| 2 HUNTERS CHASE, KIRBY CROSS, FRINTON-ON-SEA, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO13 0JZ | £360,000 | 24/06/2022 | Detached |
| EDGEFIELD HOUSE, 138 THORPE ROAD, KIRBY CROSS, FRINTON-ON-SEA, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO13 0NQ | £500,000 | 01/06/2022 | Detached |
| 74 PEAKE AVENUE, KIRBY CROSS, FRINTON-ON-SEA, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO13 0SQ | £285,000 | 01/04/2022 | Detached |
| 1 WOODLAND CLOSE, KIRBY CROSS, FRINTON-ON-SEA, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO13 0GJ | £400,000 | 01/04/2022 | Detached |
| 2 WOODLAND CLOSE, KIRBY CROSS, FRINTON-ON-SEA, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO13 0GJ | £360,000 | 01/04/2022 | Detached |
| 5 WOODLAND CLOSE, KIRBY CROSS, FRINTON-ON-SEA, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO13 0GJ | £407,400 | 01/04/2022 | Detached |
| 7 WOODLAND CLOSE, KIRBY CROSS, FRINTON-ON-SEA, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO13 0GJ | £360,000 | 25/03/2022 | Detached |
| 135 THORPE ROAD, KIRBY CROSS, FRINTON-ON-SEA, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO13 0NQ | £500,000 | 25/03/2022 | Detached |
Street average: £324,700 (15 sales)
Area average: £371,762 (20 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): East of England. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for East of England. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Postcode area CO → East of England.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Central Norfolk & Norwich: £1,147/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Chapel Lane | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Bridgemans Yard | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Sue's Hairstyles | 0.3 miles |
| Train station | Kirby Cross | 0.3 miles |
| Train station | Frinton-on-Sea | 1.6 miles |
| Hospital | Clacton Hospital | 4.7 miles |
| Hospital | Fryatt Hospital | 6.7 miles |
| University | University of Essex | 11.4 miles |
| University | The Meadows | 11.8 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Total incidents | 16 |
Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirby Primary Academy | Primary | 0.6 miles | Good — 11 Mar 2019 |
| Frinton-on-Sea Primary School | Primary | 1.5 miles | Good — 21 Jan 2020 |
| Hamford Primary Academy | Primary | 1.8 miles | Good — 16 Jan 2023 |
| Tendring Technology College | Secondary | 1.9 miles | Good — 16 Jul 2024 |
| St Philomena's School | Other | 1.9 miles | — (No rating) |
Rental Comparables
Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 4-bedroom count for this property.
Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).