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Below Average Efficiency — Improvements Recommended

Energy Performance Certificate

30 VYVYAN DRIVE, QUINTRELL DOWNS

TR8 4NF

QUINTRELL DOWNS

Current

E

44

Potential

B

81

📅 Upcoming Regulation Change — 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

B

With improvements

Running Costs: How This Property Compares

This Property

£1,069

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£679

potential per year

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How to Improve This E-Rated Property to a C

With targeted upgrades, this property could reach B — saving up to £390/year and meeting the proposed 2028 rental standard. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Payback
~14 yrs
Current Costs
£1,069/yr
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About This E-Rated Property

This terraced house is located in QUINTRELL DOWNS, TR8 4NF. The property offers 56m² (603 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 2 habitable rooms. It is built during the 1980s construction period. The property has an EPC rating of E (44/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (81/100). 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, 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 £1069, comprising £827 for heating, £197 for hot water, and £45 for lighting. The property produces 3.5 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in March 2021 for £169,950.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

E(44 points)

Achievable Rating

B(81 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 14 Dec 2020

Building Elements — Improvement Opportunities

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

🧱 Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation

Good

🪟 Windows

Partial double glazing

Poor

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Room heaters, electric

Very Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Poor

💡 Lighting

100.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good

Property Information

📍

Full Address

30 VYVYAN DRIVE

QUINTRELL DOWNS

TR8 4NF

QUINTRELL DOWNS

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Property Type

House

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1983-1990

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Floor Area

56.0

2.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

3.5 tonnes/year

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Energy Consumption

408 kWh/m²/year

E-Rated Properties in QUINTRELL DOWNS

QUINTRELL DOWNS 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 — 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 — Current vs Potential

🔥 Heating

Room heaters, electric

£827 /yr

Save £298/yr

🚿 Hot Water

£197 /yr

Save £100/yr

💡 Lighting

100.0% low energy

£45 /yr

💷 Sales History

Improving from E to C typically adds 3–5% per band to property value.

£169,950

T

Mar 2021

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Nansledan School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayTR8 4FX
?Not yet rated

St Columb Minor Academy

Primary
📍1.6 miles awayTR7 3JF

Last inspected: Nov 2018

Good

Treviglas Academy

Secondary
📍1.7 miles awayTR7 3JA

Last inspected: Mar 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Newquay Primary Academy

Primary
📍1.8 miles awayTR7 2SL
?Not yet rated

Newquay Tretherras

Secondary
📍1.8 miles awayTR7 3BH

Last inspected: Jun 2018

Good

The Bishops CofE Learning Academy

Primary
📍2.1 miles awayTR7 2SR

Last inspected: Jun 2019

Good

Newquay Junior Academy

Primary
📍2.3 miles awayTR7 2NL

Last inspected: Nov 2019

Good

Trenance Learning Academy

Primary
📍2.6 miles awayTR7 2LU

Last inspected: Jul 2023

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: 165 Mbps

✓ Fibre Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:165 Mbps
Maximum:300 Mbps
⬆️

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
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violent crime

8 incidents (73%)

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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.

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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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