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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

Penare, Beach Road

TR8 5RN

NEWQUAY

Current

F

22

Potential

A

101

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£2,176

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£711

potential per year

This property costs approximately £376 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £1,465 annually.

💰 Government Grants Available for This Property

🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

Off the cost of an air source heat pump. Available now — limited places.

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🏠 ECO4 Scheme

Free

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How to Improve This F-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a A rating — saving up to £1,465 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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FA
32,500
Property Value Boost
Investment
£17,500
Payback
~6 yrs
Current Costs
£2,176/yr
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Loft Insulation

Your roof is rated Very Poor. Cheapest upgrade with fastest payback — top up to 270mm.

Save £200/yrPayback: ~5 years+3 EPC points
£1,000
Cost
2
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Air Source Heat Pump

Ultra-efficient heating with £7,500 government grant. OVO: MCS certified installation.

Save £1465/yrPayback: ~2 years+10 EPC points
🏛️ £7,500 BUS Grant Available
£3,500
£11,000
Cost
3
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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
Cost
4
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£11,000
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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This semi-detached house is located in NEWQUAY, TR8 5RN. The property offers 103m² (1109 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 6 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. Currently rated F (22/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a A rating (101/100). The property uses electric storage heaters, which charge overnight on cheaper electricity tariffs. While having low installation costs, running costs are typically higher than gas central heating. A heat pump could reduce electricity use by 60-70%. The pitched roof lacks adequate insulation. Topping up loft insulation to 270mm (the recommended depth) typically costs £300-£500 and could save £150-£250 annually, with the investment often paying for itself within 2-3 years. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £2176, comprising £1789 for heating, £296 for hot water, and £91 for lighting. The property produces 13.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(22 points)

Achievable Rating

A(101 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 19 May 2015

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

Sandstone or limestone, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, no insulation

Very Poor

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Good

📦 Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

NO DATA!

🔥 Heating

Electric storage heaters

Average

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

67.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets

Good

Property Information

📍

Full Address

Penare

Beach Road

TR8 5RN

NEWQUAY

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1900-1929

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Floor Area

103.0

6.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

13.0 tonnes/year

124 kg/m²

📊

Energy Consumption

734 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in NEWQUAY

NEWQUAY properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (TR8) 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

Electric storage heaters

£1789 /yr

Save £1241/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£296 /yr

Save £201/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

67.0% low energy

£91 /yr

Save £23/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Trenance Learning Academy

Primary
📍1.5 miles awayTR7 2LU

Last inspected: Jul 2023

Outstanding

Cubert School

Primary
📍1.7 miles awayTR8 5HE

Last inspected: Mar 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Newquay Junior Academy

Primary
📍1.8 miles awayTR7 2NL

Last inspected: Nov 2019

Good

The Bishops CofE Learning Academy

Primary
📍1.9 miles awayTR7 2SR

Last inspected: Jun 2019

Good

Newquay Tretherras

Secondary
📍2.5 miles awayTR7 3BH

Last inspected: Jun 2018

Good

Newquay Primary Academy

Primary
📍2.5 miles awayTR7 2SL
?Not yet rated

Treviglas Academy

Secondary
📍3 miles awayTR7 3JA

Last inspected: Mar 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

St Columb Minor Academy

Primary
📍3 miles awayTR7 3JF

Last inspected: Nov 2018

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

🚀Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 456 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:456 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:183 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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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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