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Heather Bank, Beach Road, Porthtowan, Truro, TR4 8AA
This 98 square metre property in Porthtowan, Truro, Truro carries an energy performance rating of G. It is heated by electric heating and is currently listed as a private rental. The property last sold for £342,000 in 2020.
Property Type
Detached Bungalow
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Floor Area
98 m²
Council Tax
Band C
Property Features
Built 1950–1966
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
Current Certificate(1 of 5)
Mar 2022
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
G19
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
—
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
7.8 t/year
Tenure
Rented
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Oct 2009from Oct 2008
EPC improved fromF23toG9
Heating Controls
Prog + StatThermostat
Heating controls changed
Low Energy Lighting
75%17%
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Aug 2013from Oct 2009
EPC improved fromG9toF25
Heating Controls
ThermostatProg + Stat
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Feb 2017from Aug 2013
EPC improved fromF25toG18
Main Fuel
ElectricDual
Fuel source changed
Heating Controls
Prog + StatThermostat
Heating controls changed
Low Energy Lighting
10%56%
More low energy lighting installed
Mar 2022from Feb 2017
Low Energy Lighting
56%100%
More low energy lighting installed
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Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£365,000
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Transaction history
+14.0%(4y)
£342,000Latest
Mar 2020£300,000
Oct 2015£220,000
Oct 2013£235,000
Feb 2007£182,500
Mar 2005Source: HM Land Registry
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Dec 2022
£365,000
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House Price Index
England+1.5%
101.6
Jan 26
UK HPI from HM Land Registry. Baseline: Jan 2015 = 100.
How This Property Compares on Beach Road
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 20 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£3,490/£2,421 avg
LowerHigher
Higher than 93% of similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
6 years/13 years avg
ShorterLonger
Held longer than only 27% of similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
19 (G)/58 (D) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
Lowest among similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
98 m²/104 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Around average
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
7.8 t/year/5.0 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than only 10% of similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
6 rooms/6 rooms avg
FewerMore
More rooms than 61% of similar properties
Comparisons are based on the most recent EPC data for each property in this postcode. Only similar property types (houses) are compared.
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About Porthtowan, Truro
This property is located in Porthtowan, a village within the TR 4 postal district of Cornwall, offering a quiet coastal lifestyle.
Porthtowan is a small village in Cornwall, England, UK, which is a popular summer tourist destination. It lies on Cornwall's north Atlantic coast about 3.5 km (2.2 mi) southwest of St Agnes, 6 km (3.7 mi) north of Redruth, 16 km (9.9 mi) west of Truro and 24 km (15 mi) southwest of Newquay in the Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape, a World Heritage Site.
Places to visit
Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
44.1dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
36.0dB
Low55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Crime Analysis
4 months of data for Truro
Total Crimes
20
Monthly Avg
5
Recent Trend
Stable
Most Common
Violence & Sexual
Crime by Category
Violence & Sexual15(75%)
Drugs3(15%)
Criminal Damage & Arson1(5%)
Vehicle Crime1(5%)
Recent Incidents
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near The Pastures
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near The Pastures
Drugs
Nov 2025On or near Bank Terrace
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Bank Terrace
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Penhall Lane
Drugs
Nov 2025On or near Bank Terrace
Data from Police UK • Updated monthly
Local Amenities
Schools and transport links nearby
Nearby Schools
1 within 3kmP
Mount Hawke Academy
2.3km
28 mins
Transport Links
19 within 3kmPorthtowan Turn
Bus Stop165m
2 mins
Beach Road
Bus Stop226m
3 mins
Forthvean Road
Bus Stop461m
6 mins
Forthvean Road
Bus Stop466m
6 mins
Atlantic Way
Bus Stop715m
9 mins
Chapel Meadow
Bus Stop787m
9 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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Map
20 points of interest nearby
Map data from OpenStreetMap • Transport data from NaPTAN • School data from Dept. for Education • Scenic data from Beautifulplaces.ai
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