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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

24, The Crescent

TR1 3ES

TRURO

Current

F

25

Potential

C

71

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£2,553

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,174

potential per year

This property costs approximately £753 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £1,379 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 C rating — saving up to £1,379 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Air Source Heat Pump

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This terraced house is located in TRURO, TR1 3ES. The property offers 119m² (1281 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 6 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. Currently rated F (25/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (71/100). 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 property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. 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 £2553, comprising £1984 for heating, £440 for hot water, and £129 for lighting. The property produces 16.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home. The property last sold in January 2019 for £230,000.

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(25 points)

Achievable Rating

C(71 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 18 Oct 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

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

Very Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation

Good

🪟 Windows

Mostly double glazing

Average

📦 Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

NO DATA!

🔥 Heating

Electric storage heaters

Average

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

45.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 45% of fixed outlets

Good

Property Information

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Full Address

24, The Crescent

TR1 3ES

TRURO

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Property Type

House

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

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Floor Area

119.0

6.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

16.0 tonnes/year

136 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

686 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in TRURO

TRURO properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (TR1) 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

£1984 /yr

Save £1005/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£440 /yr

Save £328/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

45.0% low energy

£129 /yr

Save £46/yr with improvements

💷 Sales History

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

£230,000

T

Jan 2019

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Bosvigo School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayTR1 3BJ

Last inspected: Apr 2022

Good

Truro Learning Academy

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayTR1 3PQ

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

St Mary's CofE School, Truro

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayTR1 3RJ

Last inspected: Nov 2014

Outstanding

Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayTR1 1BN

Last inspected: Dec 2017

Good

Tregolls Academy

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayTR1 1LH

Last inspected: Jan 2020

⚠️Requires improvement

Kea Community Primary School

Primary
📍1.4 miles awayTR3 6AY

Last inspected: Feb 2019

Good

Penair School

Secondary
📍1.5 miles awayTR1 1TN

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Richard Lander School

Secondary
📍1.7 miles awayTR3 6LT

Last inspected: Oct 2023

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: 485 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:485 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:194 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

Higher Crime182 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

76 incidents (42%)

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Anti-social behaviour

37 incidents (20%)

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Public order

22 incidents (12%)

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Shoplifting

18 incidents (10%)

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Criminal damage

14 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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