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5 Forthvean Crescent, Porthtowan, Truro, TR4 8AU
This 86 square metre property in Porthtowan, Truro, Truro carries an energy performance rating of F, suggesting potential for energy improvements. It is heated by oil-fired central heating and is currently listed as owner-occupied. Records show the property last changed hands for £235,000 back in 2011.
Property Type
Detached Bungalow
Bedrooms
3
Floor Area
86 m²
Council Tax
Band C
Property Features
Built 1967–1975
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 21 Sept 2020
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
E
F
F23
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
5.2 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£316,000
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Transaction history
+152.7%(10y)
£235,000Latest
Jan 2011£93,000
Feb 2001Source: HM Land Registry
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Mar 2022
£350,000
7 Forthvean Crescent Porthtowan Truro TR4 8AU
Jan 2021
£360,000
4 Forthvean Crescent Porthtowan Truro TR4 8AU
Jun 2018
£342,500
8 Forthvean Crescent Porthtowan Truro TR4 8AU
Oct 2014
£250,000
6 Forthvean Crescent Porthtowan Truro TR4 8AU
Aug 2014
£250,000
10 Forthvean Crescent Porthtowan Truro TR4 8AU
Sept 2013
£240,000
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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 Forthvean Crescent
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 6 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£2,743/£3,057 avg
LowerHigher
Higher than only 33% of similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
15 years/9 years avg
ShorterLonger
Held longer than all similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
23 (F)/53 (E) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
Lowest among similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
86 m²/102 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than only 33% of similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
5.2 t/year/5.6 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Around average
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
4 rooms/5 rooms avg
FewerMore
More rooms than only 17% 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.
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Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
43.6dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
36.3dB
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
2.5km
31 mins
Transport Links
26 within 3kmForthvean Road
Bus Stop72m
1 min
Forthvean Road
Bus Stop76m
1 min
Chapel Meadow
Bus Stop325m
4 mins
Porthtowan Turn
Bus Stop425m
5 mins
Mount Pleasant Eco Park
Bus Stop552m
7 mins
Beach Road
Bus Stop705m
8 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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Map
27 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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