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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

18, Regent Square

TR18 4BG

PENZANCE

Current

F

33

Potential

B

82

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£2,017

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£739

potential per year

This property costs approximately £217 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £1,278 annually.

💰 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 B rating — saving up to £1,278 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Journey to A
FA
32,500
Property Value Boost
Investment
£23,500
Payback
~9 yrs
Current Costs
£2,017/yr
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Cavity Wall Insulation

Your walls are rated Very Poor. Cavity fill is quick and cost-effective.

Save £250/yrPayback: ~8 years+4 EPC points
£2,000
Cost
2
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Air Source Heat Pump

Ultra-efficient heating with £7,500 government grant. OVO: MCS certified installation.

Save £1278/yrPayback: ~3 years+10 EPC points
🏛️ £7,500 BUS Grant Available
£3,500
£11,000
Cost
3
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Solar Panels + Battery

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Save £1000/yrPayback: ~11 years+7 EPC points
£11,000
Cost
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Double Glazing

Your windows are rated Very Poor. Modern A-rated double glazing reduces drafts and heat loss.

Save £150/yrPayback: ~47 years+2 EPC points
£7,000
Cost

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This terraced house is located in PENZANCE, TR18 4BG. The property offers 136m² (1464 sq ft) of spacious living space with 7 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. Currently rated F (33/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (82/100). The gas central heating system has average efficiency, indicating a boiler that may be 10-15 years old. While functional, upgrading to a modern A-rated condensing boiler could improve efficiency by 15-25%. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Single glazing is a significant source of heat loss, accounting for up to 25% of a home's heat escaping through windows. Upgrading to double glazing typically costs £400-£600 per window but improves thermal comfort and can reduce noise by up to 30dB. Estimated annual energy costs are £2017, comprising £1594 for heating, £326 for hot water, and £97 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 2021 for £555,000.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(33 points)

Achievable Rating

B(82 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 9 Sept 2019

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

Granite or whinstone, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation

Good

🪟 Windows

Single glazed

Very Poor

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

NO DATA!

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Average

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

86.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 86% of fixed outlets

Very Good

Property Information

📍

Full Address

18, Regent Square

TR18 4BG

PENZANCE

🏠

Property Type

House

Mid-Terrace

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

📐

Floor Area

136.0

7.0 total rooms

🌍

CO₂ Emissions

10.0 tonnes/year

75 kg/m²

📊

Energy Consumption

420 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

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£1594 /yr

Save £1028/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£326 /yr

Save £252/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

86.0% low energy

£97 /yr

💷 Sales History

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

£555,000

T

Sept 2021

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayTR18 4HP

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Alverton Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayTR18 4QD

Last inspected: Feb 2018

Good

Humphry Davy School

Secondary
📍0.7 miles awayTR18 2TG

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayTR18 2AT

Last inspected: Oct 2018

Good

Pensans Community Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayTR20 8UH

Last inspected: Mar 2018

Good

Newlyn School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayTR18 5QA

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Heamoor Community Primary School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayTR18 3JZ

Last inspected: Nov 2021

Good

Gulval School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayTR18 3BJ

Last inspected: Nov 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: 478 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:478 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
⬆️

Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:191 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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Area Safety

Above Average149 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) has slightly above average crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
📊

violent crime

45 incidents (30%)

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Anti-social behaviour

21 incidents (14%)

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Shoplifting

20 incidents (13%)

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Criminal damage

15 incidents (10%)

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Public order

12 incidents (8%)

About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.

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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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