What type of property is 5 Gover Close, TR4 8DB?

5 Gover Close, TR4 8DB is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 5 Gover Close, TR4 8DB?

5 Gover Close, TR4 8DB last sold for £150,000 in June 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £162,500 in October 2007, so prices have been falling over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Gover Close, TR4 8DB appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 2007 and June 2012, 5 Gover Close, TR4 8DB fell from £162,500 to £150,000, a change of £12,500. That works out to roughly -1.7% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Gover Close, TR4 8DB have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Gover Close, TR4 8DB is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in June 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Gover Close, TR4 8DB?

5 Gover Close, TR4 8DB has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (603 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Gover Close, TR4 8DB heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Gover Close, TR4 8DB records dual fuel as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Gover Close, TR4 8DB?

5 Gover Close, TR4 8DB 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 5 Gover Close, TR4 8DB located?

5 Gover Close, TR4 8DB sits in Mount Hawke, Truro, Truro. It falls within the TR4 postcode district.

Is 5 Gover Close, TR4 8DB in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Gover Close, TR4 8DB 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 5 Gover Close, TR4 8DB?

The closest primary school to 5 Gover Close, TR4 8DB is Mount Hawke Academy (172m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 5 Gover Close, TR4 8DB?

The closest bus stop to 5 Gover Close, TR4 8DB is Gover Close, 42m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Gover Close, Mount Hawke, Truro, TR4 8DB

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

56 m²

603 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Gover Close

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

5 Gover Close is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Mount Hawke, Truro, Truro (TR4 8DB). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since March 2012. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on dual fuel. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Across 2007–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at -1.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £212,000 is 41.3% above the 2012 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£249/sq ft) was about 26.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in June 2012, so it's been off the market for around 14 years.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
ConservatoryYes

Outside

GarageYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2023

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

—

Main Fuel

—

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2023from Mar 2012

Heating System

Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel

ElectricDual

Fuel source changed

Heating Controls

ManualThermostat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Instantaneous

Hot water system changed

Walls

AverageGood

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

56%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Gover Close, Mount Hawke, Truro, TR4 8DB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Gover Close has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

5 Gover Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£212,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -1.7% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£150,000

Growth on file: -1.7% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

21 June 2012Most recent
£150,000
-7.7%over 4 years
2 October 2007
£162,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in TR4 8DB: £203,000 (2024–2022).

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On the street

Versus other Gover Close homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Gover Close outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,679

Street avg £2,518

Above

Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 62 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Strongly above

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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

0.0 km

Gover Close — bus stop.

Closest school

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TR4 8DB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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