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Energy Performance Certificate

18, Townsend Street

TR1 3GL

TRURO

Current

B

84

Potential

A

93

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in TRURO, TR1 3GL. The property offers 128m² (1378 sq ft) of spacious living space. With an EPC rating of B (84/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a A rating (93/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. Estimated annual energy costs are £476, comprising £304 for heating, £103 for hot water, and £69 for lighting. The property produces 1.8 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home.

How Does 18, Townsend Street Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 84/100, this TRURO property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of £476 are approximately £1324 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. The 128m² floor area is above the UK average of 87m². CO2 emissions of 1.8 tonnes/year are less than half the UK household average, making this an environmentally friendly choice.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the TR1 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property84
Average60
+40% better
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vs TRURO

This property84
Average58
+45% better
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vs TR1

This property84
Average62
+35% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 84/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 15% nationally

Energy Costs: £357/year less than the TRURO average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

B(84 points)

Potential Rating

A(93 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 28 Nov 2014

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Property Information

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Full Address

18, Townsend Street

TR1 3GL

TRURO

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

NO DATA!

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Floor Area

128.0

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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Tenure

unknown

Efficiency Score

84 / 100

Potential: 93

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CO₂ Emissions

1.8 tonnes/year

14 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

78 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

28 Nov 2014

new dwelling

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About TRURO

TRURO is situated in Cornwall, South West. Properties in TRURO have an average EPC rating of D (score 58/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £529 below the TRURO average, offering good value. The TR1 postcode district contains over 8400 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£304.0/yr

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Hot Water

£103.0/yr

Save £49/yr

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Lighting

NaN% low energy

£69.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.26 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.11 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Windows

High performance glazing

Very Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.15 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas - this is for backwards compatibility only and should not be used

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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

Truro Learning Academy

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayTR1 3PQ

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Bosvigo School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayTR1 3BJ

Last inspected: Apr 2022

Good

Richard Lander School

Secondary
📍1 miles awayTR3 6LT

Last inspected: Oct 2023

Good

St Mary's CofE School, Truro

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayTR1 3RJ

Last inspected: Nov 2014

Outstanding

Threemilestone School

Primary
📍1.4 miles awayTR3 6DH

Last inspected: Nov 2018

Good

Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School

Primary
📍1.5 miles awayTR1 1BN

Last inspected: Dec 2017

Good

Kea Community Primary School

Primary
📍1.6 miles awayTR3 6AY

Last inspected: Feb 2019

Good

Shortlanesend School

Primary
📍1.8 miles awayTR4 9DA

Last inspected: Feb 2018

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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Area Safety

Moderate78 incidents/month

Crime levels are moderate in the surrounding area (1-mile radius)

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

32 incidents (41%)

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Anti-social behaviour

15 incidents (19%)

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Public order

12 incidents (15%)

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Criminal damage

10 incidents (13%)

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Theft

4 incidents (5%)

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. 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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