POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
CO13 0GL postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 98.5%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 7 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 30 Apr 2026 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £295,000Based on 71 sales · Latest sale in data: 30 Apr 2026
- Gigabit availability 98.5%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 7 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
Joined postcode brief
Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 71 sales · Latest sale in data: 30 Apr 2026.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 98.5%, with 98.5% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
3 within 400mCO13 0GL links 3 transport stops within 400m and 9 within 800m. 3 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Chapel Lane (BCT) at about 116m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Kirby Cross Rail Station at about 613m.
Local business
10 within 1200mCO13 0GL currently links 10 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 4 food and drink, 2 personal services, 2 retail. The closest mapped place is Mossla Wine Bar and Restaurant at about 221m. The current amenity availability signal scores 95/100.
Jobs
729 online job adverts observedTendring local authority · Jun 2026. No comparable movement yet
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched CO13 0GL in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
7 nearby school rows7 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for CO13 0GL. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 2CO13 0GL has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 2 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 72, and drugs is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 62 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£295,000
Strong sample. Based on 71 sales · Latest sale in data: 30 Apr 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of CO13 0GL, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 95/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
4 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (3), restaurant (1).
Amenity group
Personal services
2 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (2).
Amenity group
Retail
2 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by clothes (1), pet (1).
Amenity group
Grocery
1 mapped place currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (1).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Food and drink
Mossla Wine Bar and Restaurant
Restaurant at 114, Thorpe Road, Kirby Cross.
Personal services
Sue's Hairstyles
Hairdresser at 76, Thorpe Road, Kirby Cross.
Food and drink
Hokkaido
Fast Food at 37, Thorpe Road, Kirby Cross.
Retail
Robert Symonds Schoolwear
Clothes at Unit B7, Claire Road, Kirby Cross.
Health
Day Lewis Pharmacy
Pharmacy at Shop Parade, Frinton-on-Sea.
Food and drink
Rose Kebab & Pizza Place
Fast Food at Shop Parade, 7-8, Halstead Road, Kirby Cross.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Frinton-on-Sea Primary School
Primary option in CO13 9LQ. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Kirby Primary Academy
Primary option in CO13 0LW. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
St Philomena's School
Primary option in CO13 9HQ. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for CO13 0GL before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around CO13 0GL.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like CO13 0GL with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess CO13 0GL.
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Ask vetted agents
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