What kind of home is 1 Fore Street, PL13 2QR?

1 Fore Street, PL13 2QR is an end-of-terrace house.

How energy efficient is 1 Fore Street, PL13 2QR?

The current EPC rating for 1 Fore Street, PL13 2QR is G with a score of 18 out of 100, lodged in September 2024. It has dropped from a E recorded in April 2013 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Fore Street, PL13 2QR?

1 Fore Street, PL13 2QR has a recorded floor area of 28 m² (301 sq ft). That makes it about 55% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in PL13 2QR. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Fore Street, PL13 2QR use?

The latest EPC at 1 Fore Street, PL13 2QR records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 1 Fore Street, PL13 2QR have?

1 Fore Street, PL13 2QR has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in August 2013. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Fore Street, PL13 2QR?

1 Fore Street, PL13 2QR is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 1 Fore Street, PL13 2QR in?

1 Fore Street, PL13 2QR sits in Polperro, Looe, Looe. It falls within the PL13 postcode district.

Is 1 Fore Street, PL13 2QR in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Fore Street, PL13 2QR 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.

What schools are near 1 Fore Street, PL13 2QR?

The closest primary school to 1 Fore Street, PL13 2QR is Polperro Primary Academy (693m).

What transport links are near 1 Fore Street, PL13 2QR?

The closest bus stop to 1 Fore Street, PL13 2QR is Village Centre, 66m away. In total there are 20 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Fore Street, Polperro, Looe, PL13 2QR

1 planning record

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

28 m²

301 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 18

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Fore Street

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

1 Fore Street is an end-of-terrace house in Polperro, Looe, Looe (PL13 2QR). It has a recorded floor area of 28 m² (around 301 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2024) shows a G (score 18), near the bottom of the EPC scale. Earlier certificates rated it E (April 2013); the latest reading is 2 bands lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Very Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 92), a 6-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

At 28 m² it sits well below the postcode median (67 m² across 6 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2013.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

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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.

1 Fore Street sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Sept 2024

EPC Rating

G18

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2014from Apr 2013

EPC improved fromE52toF31

Heating System

UnderfloorRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls

Full ControlThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

InstantaneousImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

100%71%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Sept 2024from Jul 2014

EPC improved fromF31toG18

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

71%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Fore Street, Polperro, Looe, PL13 2QR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Aug 2013
ConversionFull
In report
Reverting an empty shop back to a one bedroom dwelling
Documents
13 docs on file
Reference
PA13/03731
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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.

1 Fore Street has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£144,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in PL13 2QR: £236,000 (2022–2008).

Nearby sales in PL13 2QR

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On the street

Versus other Fore Street homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 1 Fore Street lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

18 (G)

Street avg 34 (F)

Strongly below

Floor Area

28 m²

Street avg 68 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 7.2 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

Comparables

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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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Village Centre — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Polperro Primary Academy. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PL13 2QR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PL13 2QR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 21 points of interest in total.

FAQ

Common questions

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