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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

Chy Kommolennow, Longstone Downs

TR13 0HF

HELSTON

Current

F

26

Potential

C

78

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£2,485

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,434

potential per year

This property costs approximately £685 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £1,051 annually.

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🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

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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 £1,051 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Payback
~7 yrs
Current Costs
£2,485/yr
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Your heating is rated Poor. Compare local boiler installers.

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Cavity Wall Insulation

Your walls are rated Very Poor. Cavity fill is quick and cost-effective.

Save £250/yrPayback: ~8 years+4 EPC points
£2,000
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Ultra-efficient heating with £7,500 government grant. OVO: MCS certified installation.

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This detached bungalow is located in HELSTON, TR13 0HF. The property offers 130m² (1399 sq ft) of spacious living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. Currently rated F (26/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (78/100). Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £2485, comprising £1770 for heating, £630 for hot water, and £85 for lighting. The property produces 10.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home.

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(26 points)

Achievable Rating

C(78 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 25 Jul 2019

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, insulated at rafters

Average

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Good

📦 Floor

Solid, insulated

NO DATA!

🔥 Heating

Room heaters, dual fuel (mineral and wood)

Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

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

Very Good

Property Information

📍

Full Address

Chy Kommolennow

Longstone Downs

TR13 0HF

HELSTON

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Property Type

Bungalow

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1900-1929

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Floor Area

130.0

5.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

10.0 tonnes/year

78 kg/m²

📊

Energy Consumption

388 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in HELSTON

HELSTON properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (TR13) 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

Room heaters, dual fuel (mineral and wood)

£1770 /yr

Save £752/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£630 /yr

Save £299/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

100.0% low energy

£85 /yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Trannack Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayTR13 0DQ

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Wendron Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayTR13 0PX
?Not yet rated

Sithney Community Primary School

Primary
📍1.6 miles awayTR13 0AE

Last inspected: Sept 2021

Outstanding

Helston Community College

Secondary
📍2.1 miles awayTR13 8NR

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

Parc Eglos School

Primary
📍2.3 miles awayTR13 8UP
?Not yet rated

Boskenwyn Community Primary School

Primary
📍2.5 miles awayTR13 0NG

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

St Michael's Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍2.6 miles awayTR13 8AR

Last inspected: Jun 2019

Good

Crowan Primary School

Primary
📍2.7 miles awayTR14 0LG
?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

🚀Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 400 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:400 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:160 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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