What type of property is Somerville, Mingoose Vale, TR4 8BY?

Somerville, Mingoose Vale, TR4 8BY is a detached house.

What was the last sold price for Somerville, Mingoose Vale, TR4 8BY?

Somerville, Mingoose Vale, TR4 8BY last sold for £320,000 in May 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £110,000 in May 1998, so prices have been rising over 18 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has Somerville, Mingoose Vale, TR4 8BY appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 1998 and May 2016, Somerville, Mingoose Vale, TR4 8BY rose from £110,000 to £320,000, a change of £210,000. That works out to roughly +6.1% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does Somerville, Mingoose Vale, TR4 8BY have?

The current EPC rating for Somerville, Mingoose Vale, TR4 8BY is B with a score of 87 out of 100, lodged in February 2019. It has improved from a F recorded in February 2016 (4 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Somerville, Mingoose Vale, TR4 8BY?

Somerville, Mingoose Vale, TR4 8BY has a recorded floor area of 398 m² (4,284 sq ft). That makes it about 229% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in TR4 8BY. Source: EPC Register.

How is Somerville, Mingoose Vale, TR4 8BY heated?

The latest EPC at Somerville, Mingoose Vale, TR4 8BY records electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for Somerville, Mingoose Vale, TR4 8BY?

The most recent planning decision at Somerville, Mingoose Vale, TR4 8BY was a refusal for new build (ref. PA25/07957) in December 2025. Earlier filings include 3 approved applications on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is Somerville, Mingoose Vale, TR4 8BY?

Somerville, Mingoose Vale, TR4 8BY is in council tax band D.

Where is Somerville, Mingoose Vale, TR4 8BY located?

Somerville, Mingoose Vale, TR4 8BY sits in Mount Hawke, Truro, Truro. It falls within the TR4 postcode district.

How safe is the area around Somerville, Mingoose Vale, TR4 8BY?

Police records around Somerville, Mingoose Vale, TR4 8BY 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.

Which schools serve Somerville, Mingoose Vale, TR4 8BY?

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

What is the nearest station to Somerville, Mingoose Vale, TR4 8BY?

The closest bus stop to Somerville, Mingoose Vale, TR4 8BY is Victory Inn, 226m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Somerville, Mingoose Vale, Mount Hawke, Truro, TR4 8BY

EPC B4 planning records

Property type

Detached

Floor area

398 m²

4284 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 87

Council tax

Band D

Overview

About Somerville

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

Somerville is a detached house in Mount Hawke, Truro, Truro (TR4 8BY). It has a recorded floor area of 398 m² (around 4284 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (February 2019) returns a high B (score 87), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. When first surveyed in February 2016 the rating was F, the property has climbed 4 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average. Main heating runs on electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff.

Across 1998–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £841,000 sits 162.8% above the 2016 sale of £320,000. Last sold in May 2016, so it's been off the market for around 10 years. 4 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 1 refused.

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Valuation

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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.

Achieving this rating across a home of this size is uncommon — larger homes typically score lower.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2019

EPC Rating

B87

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

—

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2019from Feb 2016

EPC improved fromF23toB87

Heating System

Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel

OilElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

64%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Somerville, Mingoose Vale, Mount Hawke, Truro, TR4 8BY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at Somerville was refused — worth checking the council file.

Dec 2025
New BuildOutline
In report
Permission in Principle for the construction of up to 8 affordable dwellings (minimum of 6 and maximum of 8)
Agent
Cornwall Planning Group
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
PA25/07957
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Nov 2025
Outline
In report
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed confirmation of commencement of works in relation to PA24/04517 dated 24.03.2025 for proposed stables plus change of use of adjacent land from agricultural to equestrian use
Agent
Cornwall Planning Group
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
PA25/07122
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.

Somerville has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£841,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.1% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£320,000

Growth on file: 6.1% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

12 May 2016Most recent
£320,000
+190.9%over 18 years
4 May 1998
£110,000

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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

0.2 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 8BY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TR4 8BY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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