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3 Lowarth Close

TR13 8GJ

HELSTON

Current

B

88

Potential

B

89

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in HELSTON, TR13 8GJ. The property offers 137m² (1475 sq ft) of spacious living space with 7 habitable rooms. It is a modern property built in the 2000s. With an EPC rating of B (88/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The walls feature cavity wall insulation with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £743, comprising £532 for heating, £101 for hot water, and £110 for lighting. The property produces 1.6 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home.

How Does 3 Lowarth Close Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 88/100, this HELSTON property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of £743 are approximately £1057 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 137m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). CO2 emissions of 1.6 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 TR13 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property88
Average60
+47% better
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vs HELSTON

This property88
Average53
+66% better
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vs TR13

This property88
Average55
+60% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 88/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 15% nationally

Energy Costs: £175/year less than the HELSTON average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

B(88 points)

Potential Rating

B(89 points)

Based on assessment dated 19 Oct 2021

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Property Information

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Full Address

3 Lowarth Close

TR13 8GJ

HELSTON

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 2003-2006

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Floor Area

137.0

7.0 total rooms

7.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

88 / 100

Potential: 89

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CO₂ Emissions

1.6 tonnes/year

12 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

65 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

19 Oct 2021

marketed sale

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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). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £386 below the HELSTON average, offering good value. The TR13 postcode district contains over 7600 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

£532.0/yr

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Hot Water

£101.0/yr

Save £32/yr

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Lighting

88.0% low energy

£110.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Solid, insulated (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 88% of fixed outlets

Very Good

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Parc Eglos School

Primary
📍0.1 miles awayTR13 8UP
?Not yet rated

Helston Community College

Secondary
📍0.3 miles awayTR13 8NR

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

St Michael's Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayTR13 8AR

Last inspected: Jun 2019

Good

Nansloe Academy

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayTR13 8JF

Last inspected: Oct 2021

Good

Boskenwyn Community Primary School

Primary
📍1.7 miles awayTR13 0NG

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

Trannack Primary School

Primary
📍1.7 miles awayTR13 0DQ

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Porthleven School

Primary
📍1.9 miles awayTR13 9BX

Last inspected: Jul 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Sithney Community Primary School

Primary
📍2.1 miles awayTR13 0AE

Last inspected: Sept 2021

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

Superfast Broadband

Average download speed: 136 Mbps

✓ Fibre Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:136 Mbps
Maximum:300 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:20 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

Moderate64 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

33 incidents (52%)

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Criminal damage

9 incidents (14%)

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Anti-social behaviour

6 incidents (9%)

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Shoplifting

6 incidents (9%)

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Theft

5 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. 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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