What type of property is 1 Torwell Cottage, PL13 1PP?

1 Torwell Cottage, PL13 1PP is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Torwell Cottage, PL13 1PP?

1 Torwell Cottage, PL13 1PP last sold for £250,000 in November 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £195,000 in October 2007, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Torwell Cottage, PL13 1PP changed over time?

Across 2 sales between October 2007 and November 2016, 1 Torwell Cottage, PL13 1PP rose from £195,000 to £250,000, a change of £55,000. That works out to roughly +2.8% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Torwell Cottage, PL13 1PP have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Torwell Cottage, PL13 1PP is E with a score of 40 out of 100, lodged in July 2025. It has improved from a F recorded in June 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a D. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Torwell Cottage, PL13 1PP?

1 Torwell Cottage, PL13 1PP has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (710 sq ft). That makes it about 25% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in PL13 1PP. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Torwell Cottage, PL13 1PP heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Torwell Cottage, PL13 1PP records dual fuel as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Torwell Cottage, PL13 1PP?

1 Torwell Cottage, PL13 1PP is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 1 Torwell Cottage, PL13 1PP located?

1 Torwell Cottage, PL13 1PP sits in Morval, Looe, Looe. It falls within the PL13 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Torwell Cottage, PL13 1PP?

Police records around 1 Torwell Cottage, PL13 1PP show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 44% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1 Torwell Cottage, PL13 1PP?

The closest primary school to 1 Torwell Cottage, PL13 1PP is Duloe CofE VA Primary Academy (2.4km), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Looe Community Academy (2.9km).

What transport links are near 1 Torwell Cottage, PL13 1PP?

The closest bus stop to 1 Torwell Cottage, PL13 1PP is War Memorial, 379m away. The nearest rail option is Sandplace Rail Station, 874m away.

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1 Torwell Cottage, Morval, Looe, PL13 1PP

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

66 m²

710 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 40

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Torwell Cottage

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

1 Torwell Cottage is a semi-detached house in Morval, Looe, Looe (PL13 1PP). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows an E (score 40), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in June 2016 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 65). Main heating runs on dual fuel.

At 66 m² it's 25% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (88 m² median across 5 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 80% of similar EPCs). On the market in November 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 10 years. Across 2007–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £336,000 is 34.4% above the 2016 sale price.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2025

EPC Rating

E40

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

—

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2025from Jun 2016

EPC improved fromF34toE40

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

10%82%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Torwell Cottage, Morval, Looe, PL13 1PP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Torwell Cottage has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Current estimate

£336,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.8% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£250,000

Growth on file: 2.8% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

30 November 2016Most recent
£250,000
+28.2%over 9 years
18 October 2007
£195,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PL13 1PP: £383,000 (2023–2018).

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On the street

Versus the street

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Torwell Cottage is notably below the street on floor area.

EPC Rating

40 (E)

Street avg 30 (F)

Strongly above

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 126 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 8.9 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Looe district page.

Full Looe report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

War Memorial — bus stop.

Closest school

2.4 km

Duloe CofE VA Primary Academy. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PL13 1PP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PL13 1PP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.3dB

Low

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Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 34 points of interest in total.

FAQ

Common questions

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