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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

17, Toltuff Crescent

TR18 4QD

PENZANCE

Current

F

30

Potential

C

76

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£1,754

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£805

potential per year

💰 Government Grants Available for This Property

🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

Off the cost of an air source heat pump. Available now — limited places.

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Free

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How to Improve This F-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a C rating — saving up to £949 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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FA
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Payback
~8 yrs
Current Costs
£1,754/yr
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Cavity Wall Insulation

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This detached house is located in PENZANCE, TR18 4QD. The property offers 93m² (1001 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 6 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. Currently rated F (30/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (76/100). The property uses electric storage heaters, which charge overnight on cheaper electricity tariffs. While having low installation costs, running costs are typically higher than gas central heating. A heat pump could reduce electricity use by 60-70%. The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. Double glazing is installed, though the efficiency rating suggests older units. Modern low-E double glazing can be up to 40% more efficient than units installed before 2002. Estimated annual energy costs are £1754, comprising £1338 for heating, £340 for hot water, and £76 for lighting. The property produces 10.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home. The property last sold in September 2018 for £275,000.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(30 points)

Achievable Rating

C(76 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 20 Apr 2018

What's Causing the Poor Energy Rating?

The EPC assessor rated each element of this property. Poor and average ratings are the biggest opportunities for improvement.

🧱 Walls

Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation

Average

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

NO DATA!

🔥 Heating

Electric storage heaters

Average

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Average

💡 Lighting

90.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 90% of fixed outlets

Very Good

Property Information

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Full Address

17, Toltuff Crescent

TR18 4QD

PENZANCE

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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

93.0

6.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

10.0 tonnes/year

112 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

663 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in PENZANCE

PENZANCE properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (TR18) that have undergone improvement works have seen significant increases in EPC ratings and corresponding reductions in energy bills.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Running Costs — Current vs Potential

🔥 Heating

Electric storage heaters

£1338 /yr

Save £709/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£340 /yr

Save £240/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

90.0% low energy

£76 /yr

💷 Sales History

Note: EPC improvements typically add 3–5% per band to property value. Moving from F to C could add significant value.

£275,000

D

Sept 2018

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Alverton Primary School

Primary
📍0 miles awayTR18 4QD

Last inspected: Feb 2018

Good

Newlyn School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayTR18 5QA

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayTR18 4HP

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Pensans Community Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayTR20 8UH

Last inspected: Mar 2018

Good

Humphry Davy School

Secondary
📍0.8 miles awayTR18 2TG

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Heamoor Community Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayTR18 3JZ

Last inspected: Nov 2021

Good

St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance

Primary
📍1 miles awayTR18 2AT

Last inspected: Oct 2018

Good

Mounts Bay Academy

Secondary
📍1.1 miles awayTR18 3JT

Last inspected: Dec 2021

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
⬇️

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.

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

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