What type of property is 8 Forthvras, TR15 3XQ?

8 Forthvras, TR15 3XQ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, on a corner plot.

When did 8 Forthvras, TR15 3XQ last change hands?

8 Forthvras, TR15 3XQ last sold for £229,000 in July 2018, around 8 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £89,950 in March 2002. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Forthvras, TR15 3XQ appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between March 2002 and July 2018, 8 Forthvras, TR15 3XQ rose from £89,950 to £229,000, a change of £139,050. That works out to roughly +5.9% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Forthvras, TR15 3XQ?

The current EPC rating for 8 Forthvras, TR15 3XQ is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in July 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Forthvras, TR15 3XQ?

8 Forthvras, TR15 3XQ has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Forthvras, TR15 3XQ heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Forthvras, TR15 3XQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 8 Forthvras, TR15 3XQ?

8 Forthvras, TR15 3XQ has 2 planning records on file (2 refused), most recent in September 2012. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 8 Forthvras, TR15 3XQ?

8 Forthvras, TR15 3XQ 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 8 Forthvras, TR15 3XQ located?

8 Forthvras, TR15 3XQ sits in Illogan Downs, Redruth, Redruth. It falls within the TR15 postcode district.

What is crime like near 8 Forthvras, TR15 3XQ?

Police records around 8 Forthvras, TR15 3XQ show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 9 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 60% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 8 Forthvras, TR15 3XQ?

The closest primary school to 8 Forthvras, TR15 3XQ is Illogan School (1.2km), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Pool Academy (1.2km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 8 Forthvras, TR15 3XQ?

The closest bus stop to 8 Forthvras, TR15 3XQ is Kennedy Close, 171m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Forthvras, Illogan Downs, Redruth, TR15 3XQ

3 sales on record2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Forthvras

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

8 Forthvras is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Illogan Downs, Redruth, Redruth (TR15 3XQ). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2016) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a corner plot.

Across 2002–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £292,000 is 27.5% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£259/sq ft) was about 30.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 2 refused. Last sale on file: £229,000 in July 2018.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes
Corner plotYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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Energy

Energy performance

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

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Forthvras, Illogan Downs, Redruth, TR15 3XQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Sept 2012
AnnexFull
In report
Erection of annexe to replace existing garage
Agent
PDF Architectural Services
Documents
12 docs on file
Reference
PA12/06610
View planning record
Jun 2012
AnnexFull
In report
To take down the existing garage and erect a one bedroom annexe
Agent
PDF Architectural Services
Reference
PA12/02543
View planning record

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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.

8 Forthvras has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2002.

Current estimate

£292,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.9% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£229,000

Growth on file: 5.9% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

25 July 2018Most recent
£229,000
+17.4%over 1 year
14 February 2017
£195,000
+116.8%over 14 years
8 March 2002
£89,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in TR15 3XQ: £285,000 (2023–2022).

Nearby sales in TR15 3XQ

On the street

Versus other Forthvras homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£2,793

Street avg £3,044

On par

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 77 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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 Redruth district page.

Full Redruth report

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

Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Kennedy Close — bus stop.

Closest school

1.2 km

Illogan School. 7 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around TR15 3XQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TR15 3XQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

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70 dB

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