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Energy Performance Certificate

55, The Shrubberies, Porthleven

TR13 9FG

HELSTON

Current

C

77

Potential

A

103

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached house is located in HELSTON, TR13 9FG. The property offers 127mยฒ (1367 sq ft) of spacious living space. The property holds an EPC rating of C (77/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a A rating (103/100). The oil-fired central heating has poor efficiency. Oil boilers are more expensive to run than gas and have higher carbon emissions. Consider switching to a heat pump (eligible for ยฃ7,500 BUS grant) for significant long-term savings. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ679, comprising ยฃ382 for heating, ยฃ219 for hot water, and ยฃ78 for lighting. The property produces 1.8 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home. The property last sold in October 2015 for ยฃ295,000.

How Does 55, The Shrubberies Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 77/100, this HELSTON property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of ยฃ679 are approximately ยฃ1121 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. The 127mยฒ floor area is above the UK average of 87mยฒ. CO2 emissions of 1.8 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 property77
Average60
+28% better
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vs HELSTON

This property77
Average53
+45% better
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vs TR13

This property77
Average55
+40% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 77/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ239/year less than the HELSTON average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

C(77 points)

Potential Rating

A(103 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 17 Sept 2015

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Property Information

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Full Address

55, The Shrubberies

Porthleven

TR13 9FG

HELSTON

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

NO DATA!

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Floor Area

127.0 mยฒ

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

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Efficiency Score

77 / 100

Potential: 103

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

1.8 tonnes/year

14 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

67 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

17 Sept 2015

new dwelling

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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 ยฃ536 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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Property Sale History

ยฃ295,000

9 October 2015

Type: Semi-Detached

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, LPG

ยฃ382.0/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ219.0/yr

Save ยฃ87/yr

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Lighting

NaN% low energy

ยฃ78.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.16 W/m-ร‚ยฆK

Very Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.13 W/m-ร‚ยฆK

Very Good
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Windows

High performance glazing

Very Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.16 W/m-ร‚ยฆK

Very Good
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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, LPG

Poor
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Main Fuel

LPG - this is for backwards compatibility only and should not be used

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Porthleven School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขTR13 9BX

Last inspected: Jul 2023

โš ๏ธRequires improvement

Nansloe Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.8 miles awayโ€ขTR13 8JF

Last inspected: Oct 2021

โœ“Good

Breage CofE Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.9 miles awayโ€ขTR13 9PZ

Last inspected: Jul 2023

โš ๏ธRequires improvement

Parc Eglos School

Primary
๐Ÿ“2.2 miles awayโ€ขTR13 8UP
?Not yet rated

St Michael's Church of England Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“2.2 miles awayโ€ขTR13 8AR

Last inspected: Jun 2019

โœ“Good

Helston Community College

Secondary
๐Ÿ“2.3 miles awayโ€ขTR13 8NR

Last inspected: Nov 2022

โœ“Good

Sithney Community Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“2.9 miles awayโ€ขTR13 0AE

Last inspected: Sept 2021

โญOutstanding

Trannack Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“3.4 miles awayโ€ขTR13 0DQ

Last inspected: Jun 2023

โœ“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

๐Ÿš€Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 478 Mbps

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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:478 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:191 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

Very Low Crime23 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

13 incidents (57%)

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Criminal damage

3 incidents (13%)

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Shoplifting

3 incidents (13%)

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Anti-social behaviour

2 incidents (9%)

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Theft

1 incidents (4%)

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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