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3, Esmonde Road

TR13 8BU

HELSTON

Current

D

59

Potential

A

93

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached house is located in HELSTON, TR13 8BU. The property offers 90mยฒ (969 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. With an EPC rating of D (59/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. 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. The property has modern timber frame or system-built walls, which typically offer good insulation properties when properly maintained. 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 ยฃ955, comprising ยฃ758 for heating, ยฃ93 for hot water, and ยฃ104 for lighting. The property produces 3.9 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. For landlords: This rental property with a D rating is positioned above the current minimum standard. With proposed changes to require a C rating by 2028, modest improvements now could future-proof your compliance.

How Does 3, Esmonde Road Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 59/100, this HELSTON property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of ยฃ955 are approximately ยฃ845 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. The 90mยฒ floor area is above the UK average of 87mยฒ. At 3.9 tonnes of CO2 per year, emissions are below the UK average of 4.5 tonnes.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the TR13 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property59
Average60
-2% below
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vs HELSTON

This property59
Average53
+11% better
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vs TR13

This property59
Average55
+7% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 59/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ37/year more than the HELSTON average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

D(59 points)

Potential Rating

A(93 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 17 Sept 2019

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Property Information

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Full Address

3, Esmonde Road

TR13 8BU

HELSTON

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1930-1949

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Floor Area

90.0 mยฒ

5.0 total rooms

5.0 heated

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Tenure

rental (social)

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Efficiency Score

59 / 100

Potential: 93

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

3.9 tonnes/year

43 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

248 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

17 Sept 2019

rental (social)

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About HELSTON

HELSTON is situated in Cornwall, South West. Properties in HELSTON have an average EPC rating of E (score 53/100). The TR13 postcode district contains over 7600 registered properties. Built during the mid-20th century suburban expansion, this property reflects the housing developments common to the HELSTON area.

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

ยฃ758.0/yr

Save ยฃ32/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ93.0/yr

Save ยฃ30/yr

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Lighting

44.0% low energy

ยฃ104.0/yr

Save ยฃ37/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

System built, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor
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Roof

Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good
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Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 44% of fixed outlets

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

St Michael's Church of England Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.3 miles awayโ€ขTR13 8AR

Last inspected: Jun 2019

โœ“Good

Nansloe Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขTR13 8JF

Last inspected: Oct 2021

โœ“Good

Parc Eglos School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขTR13 8UP
?Not yet rated

Helston Community College

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขTR13 8NR

Last inspected: Nov 2022

โœ“Good

Boskenwyn Community Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.5 miles awayโ€ขTR13 0NG

Last inspected: Nov 2022

โœ“Good

Trannack Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“2.1 miles awayโ€ขTR13 0DQ

Last inspected: Jun 2023

โœ“Good

Porthleven School

Primary
๐Ÿ“2.2 miles awayโ€ขTR13 9BX

Last inspected: Jul 2023

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Wendron Church of England Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“2.5 miles awayโ€ขTR13 0PX
?Not yet rated

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

๐Ÿš€Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

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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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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.

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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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