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24, Quintrell Gardens, Quintrell Downs

TR8 4LH

NEWQUAY

Current

E

42

Potential

C

76

๐Ÿ“… Upcoming Regulation Change โ€” Plan Ahead

The government has proposed raising the minimum EPC standard to C by 2028 for new rental tenancies and 2030 for all tenancies. This E-rated property would need to improve by two bands to comply. Acting now costs less and avoids deadline pressure.

Now

E

Current rating

Target (2028)

C

Minimum required

Achievable

C

With improvements

Running Costs: How This Property Compares

This Property

ยฃ966

estimated per year

UK Average

ยฃ1,800

per year

After Improvements

ยฃ626

potential per year

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ยฃ7,500

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How to Improve This E-Rated Property to a C

With targeted upgrades, this property could reach C โ€” saving up to ยฃ340/year and meeting the proposed 2028 rental standard. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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๐Ÿ’ฐ Save ยฃ1,540/year

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Eโ†’A
+ยฃ26,000
Property Value Boost
Investment
ยฃ15,500
Payback
~10 yrs
Current Costs
ยฃ966/yr
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Loft Insulation

Your roof is rated Very Poor. Quickest payback of any upgrade โ€” top up to 270mm.

Save ยฃ200/yrPayback: ~5 years+3 EPC points
ยฃ1,000
Cost
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Ultra-efficient heating with ยฃ7,500 government grant. OVO: MCS certified installation.

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ยฃ11,000
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About This E-Rated Property

This terraced bungalow is located in NEWQUAY, TR8 4LH. The property offers 53mยฒ (570 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 2 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. The property has an EPC rating of E (42/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. 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 pitched roof lacks adequate insulation. Topping up loft insulation to 270mm (the recommended depth) typically costs ยฃ300-ยฃ500 and could save ยฃ150-ยฃ250 annually, with the investment often paying for itself within 2-3 years. 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 ยฃ966, comprising ยฃ644 for heating, ยฃ251 for hot water, and ยฃ71 for lighting. The property produces 6.1 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

๐Ÿ“Š Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
C69-80
Potential
D55-68
E39-54
Current
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

E(42 points)

Achievable Rating

C(76 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 6 Jan 2014

Building Elements โ€” Improvement Opportunities

Poor and average-rated elements are your biggest opportunities to raise the EPC score and cut bills.

๐Ÿงฑ Walls

Cavity wall, filled cavity

Good

๐Ÿ—๏ธ Roof

Pitched, limited insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

๐ŸชŸ Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

๐Ÿ“ฆ Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

๐Ÿ”ฅ Heating

Electric storage heaters

Average

๐Ÿšฟ Hot Water

NaN

Poor

๐Ÿ’ก Lighting

12.0% low energy โ€” Low energy lighting in 12% of fixed outlets

Poor

Property Information

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Full Address

24, Quintrell Gardens

Quintrell Downs

TR8 4LH

NEWQUAY

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Property Type

Bungalow

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1967-1975

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Floor Area

53.0 mยฒ

2.0 total rooms

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

6.1 tonnes/year

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Energy Consumption

637 kWh/mยฒ/year

E-Rated Properties in NEWQUAY

NEWQUAY has a mix of older and newer housing stock. E-rated properties in this area typically pre-date modern insulation standards but are strong candidates for improvement โ€” particularly insulation and heating system upgrades, which can lift ratings by two or more bands.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Running Costs โ€” Current vs Potential

๐Ÿ”ฅ Heating

Electric storage heaters

ยฃ644 /yr

Save ยฃ128/yr

๐Ÿšฟ Hot Water

ยฃ251 /yr

Save ยฃ179/yr

๐Ÿ’ก Lighting

12.0% low energy

ยฃ71 /yr

Save ยฃ33/yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Nansledan School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขTR8 4FX
?Not yet rated

St Columb Minor Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.5 miles awayโ€ขTR7 3JF

Last inspected: Nov 2018

โœ“Good

Treviglas Academy

Secondary
๐Ÿ“1.6 miles awayโ€ขTR7 3JA

Last inspected: Mar 2023

โš ๏ธRequires improvement

Newquay Primary Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.8 miles awayโ€ขTR7 2SL
?Not yet rated

Newquay Tretherras

Secondary
๐Ÿ“1.8 miles awayโ€ขTR7 3BH

Last inspected: Jun 2018

โœ“Good

The Bishops CofE Learning Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“2.1 miles awayโ€ขTR7 2SR

Last inspected: Jun 2019

โœ“Good

Newquay Junior Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“2.3 miles awayโ€ขTR7 2NL

Last inspected: Nov 2019

โœ“Good

Trenance Learning Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“2.6 miles awayโ€ขTR7 2LU

Last inspected: Jul 2023

โญOutstanding

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

โšกSuperfast Broadband

Average download speed: 165 Mbps

โœ“ Fibre Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:165 Mbps
Maximum:300 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:25 Mbps
Maximum:50 Mbps

Available Providers

BTSkyTalkTalkPlusnet

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

Very Low Crime11 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences very low crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
๐Ÿ“Š

violent crime

8 incidents (73%)

๐Ÿ”ฅ

Criminal damage

2 incidents (18%)

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Shoplifting

1 incidents (9%)

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

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.

Public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.