What kind of home is Fernbank, Mingoose, TR4 8BX?

Fernbank, Mingoose, TR4 8BX is a detached house.

What did Fernbank, Mingoose, TR4 8BX sell for?

Fernbank, Mingoose, TR4 8BX last sold for £192,500 in June 2004, around 22 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for Fernbank, Mingoose, TR4 8BX?

The current EPC rating for Fernbank, Mingoose, TR4 8BX is C with a score of 80 out of 100, lodged in February 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Fernbank, Mingoose, TR4 8BX?

Fernbank, Mingoose, TR4 8BX has a recorded floor area of 188 m² (2,024 sq ft). That makes it about 31% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in TR4 8BX. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Fernbank, Mingoose, TR4 8BX use?

The latest EPC at Fernbank, Mingoose, TR4 8BX records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does Fernbank, Mingoose, TR4 8BX have?

Fernbank, Mingoose, TR4 8BX has 6 planning records on file (2 approved), most recent in January 2014. Source: PlanIt planning register.

Which area is Fernbank, Mingoose, TR4 8BX in?

Fernbank, Mingoose, TR4 8BX sits in Mount Hawke, Truro, Truro. It falls within the TR4 postcode district.

What is crime like near Fernbank, Mingoose, TR4 8BX?

Police records around Fernbank, Mingoose, TR4 8BX show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 4 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 75% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near Fernbank, Mingoose, TR4 8BX?

The closest primary school to Fernbank, Mingoose, TR4 8BX is Mount Hawke Academy (1.4km), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to Fernbank, Mingoose, TR4 8BX?

The closest bus stop to Fernbank, Mingoose, TR4 8BX is Victory Inn, 605m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Fernbank, Mingoose, Mount Hawke, Truro, TR4 8BX

6 planning records

Property type

Detached

Floor area

188 m²

2024 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 80

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Fernbank

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

Fernbank is a detached house in Mount Hawke, Truro, Truro (TR4 8BX). It has a recorded floor area of 188 m² (around 2024 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2007 onwards. The latest certificate (February 2017) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since March 2014. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). Main heating runs on electricity.

It hasn't traded since June 2004, a hold of 22 years that's notably long for the area. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Today's modelled estimate of £676,000 sits 251.2% above the 2004 sale of £192,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£95/sq ft) was about 64.3% below the postcode norm. 6 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. The record references conservation-area consent, which constrain future alterations.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

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.

Fernbank ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2017

EPC Rating

C80

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2017from Mar 2014

Roof

PoorVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Fernbank, Mingoose, Mount Hawke, Truro, TR4 8BX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Fernbank sits within a conservation area — exterior works face additional planning controls.

Jan 2014
Conditions
In report
Submission of details to discharge condition 4 in relation to PA12/06197 dated 25.09.2012
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
PA13/11301
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Apr 2013
Conditions
In report
Submission of details to discharge Condition 3 in respect of decision notice PA12/06197
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
PA13/03470
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What's in Fernbank, Mingoose, Mount Hawke, Truro, TR4 8BX's planning history?

4 more on this property, plus refusals, disputes and full decisions nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Fernbank's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2004).

Current estimate

£676,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2004)

£192,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

3 June 2004Most recent
£192,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in TR4 8BX: £520,000 (2024–2018).

Nearby sales in TR4 8BX

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On the street

Versus other Mingoose homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Fernbank is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£1,024

Street avg £3,644

Strongly below

Floor Area

188 m²

Street avg 173 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 11.6 t/year

Strongly above

Years Held

22 years

Street avg 11 years

Above

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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1 Chellean Vean, Frogpool

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1 Adams Row, Wheal Busy, Chacewater

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1 Carniggey, Greenbottom, Chacewater

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1 Bissoe Cottages, Bissoe

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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 Truro district page.

Full Truro 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

0.6 km

Victory Inn — bus stop.

Closest school

1.4 km

Mount Hawke Academy. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around TR4 8BX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TR4 8BX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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