8 Sandy Hill, St Austell, PL25 3AS
About 8 Sandy Hill
8 Sandy Hill is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in St Austell (PL25 3AS). It has a recorded floor area of 37 m² (around 398 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2023) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in August 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, lighting went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91). Other recorded features include outbuildings. Period features are noted in the property record.
Held since February 2006 — that's 20 years off the open market, well above the local norm. At 37 m² it sits well below the postcode median (77 m² across 3 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Today's modelled estimate of £144,000 is 28.6% above the 2006 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£281/sq ft) was about 16.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
- FireplaceYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- ParkingOff road
- OutbuildingsYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
- Period featuresYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency improved
More low energy lighting installed
Hot water system changed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Wall insulation improved
Roof insulation improved
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has permanent outbuildings, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
8 Sandy Hill has no planning applications on record.
The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.
Sales history & valuation
8 Sandy Hill valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£144,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£112,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
8 February 2006Most recent
£112,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in PL25 3AS: £100,000 (2020–2000).
Versus other Sandy Hill homes
Floor Area for 8 Sandy Hill lags the street by a wide margin.
EPC Rating
69 (C)
Street avg 73 (C)
Floor Area
37 m²
Street avg 77 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.6 t/year
Street avg 2.2 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
4/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Sandy Hill School — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Sandy Hill Academy. 10 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.0dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
38.7dB







