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Energy Performance Certificate

Hendra Croft Farmhouse, Hendra Croft

TR8 5QH

NEWQUAY

Current

D

58

Potential

A

111

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in NEWQUAY, TR8 5QH. The property offers 86m² (926 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 2 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. With an EPC rating of D (58/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a A rating (111/100). Single glazing is a significant source of heat loss, accounting for up to 25% of a home's heat escaping through windows. Upgrading to double glazing typically costs £400-£600 per window but improves thermal comfort and can reduce noise by up to 30dB. Estimated annual energy costs are £1341, comprising £1014 for heating, £272 for hot water, and £55 for lighting.

How Does Hendra Croft Farmhouse Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 58/100, this NEWQUAY property is around the national average for UK homes. At £1341 per year, energy costs are below the national average of £1800.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the TR8 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property58
Average60
-3% below
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vs NEWQUAY

This property58
Average63
-8% below
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vs TR8

This property58
Average59
-2% below

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 58/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: £701/year more than the NEWQUAY average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

D(58 points)

Potential Rating

A(111 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 28 Dec 2015

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Property Information

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Full Address

Hendra Croft Farmhouse

Hendra Croft

TR8 5QH

NEWQUAY

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1900-1929

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Floor Area

86.0

2.0 total rooms

2.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

58 / 100

Potential: 111

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CO₂ Emissions

-1.3 tonnes/year

-15 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

208 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

28 Dec 2015

FiT application

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About NEWQUAY

NEWQUAY is situated in Cornwall, South West. Properties in NEWQUAY have an average EPC rating of D (score 63/100). Heating costs are £374 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The TR8 postcode district contains over 5700 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Room heaters, wood logs

£1014.0/yr

Save £567/yr

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Hot Water

£272.0/yr

Save £105/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£55.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Granite or whinstone, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor
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Roof

Pitched, insulated at rafters

Average
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Windows

Single glazed

Very Poor
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Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Room heaters, wood logs

Poor

Main Fuel

wood logs

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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

Goonhavern Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayTR4 9QD

Last inspected: Oct 2022

Good

St Newlyn East Learning Academy

Primary
📍2.1 miles awayTR8 5ND

Last inspected: Feb 2019

Good

Cubert School

Primary
📍2.1 miles awayTR8 5HE

Last inspected: Mar 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Perranporth Community Primary School

Primary
📍2.4 miles awayTR6 0EU

Last inspected: Dec 2018

Good

The Bishops CofE Learning Academy

Primary
📍4 miles awayTR7 2SR

Last inspected: Jun 2019

Good

Trenance Learning Academy

Primary
📍4.2 miles awayTR7 2LU

Last inspected: Jul 2023

Outstanding

Mithian School

Primary
📍4.3 miles awayTR5 0XW

Last inspected: Jun 2018

Good

St Erme with Trispen Community Primary School

Primary
📍4.4 miles awayTR4 9BJ

Last inspected: Oct 2023

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

📻Basic Broadband

Average download speed: 8 Mbps

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Download Speed

Minimum:10 Mbps
Average:8 Mbps
Maximum:67 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:1 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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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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