What kind of home is 1a The Old Mill, East Hill, TR4 8EG?

1a The Old Mill, East Hill, TR4 8EG is an end-of-terrace house.

What is the EPC rating for 1a The Old Mill, East Hill, TR4 8EG?

The current EPC rating for 1a The Old Mill, East Hill, TR4 8EG is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in June 2025. It has improved from a F recorded in July 2019 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1a The Old Mill, East Hill, TR4 8EG?

1a The Old Mill, East Hill, TR4 8EG has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (915 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1a The Old Mill, East Hill, TR4 8EG use?

The latest EPC at 1a The Old Mill, East Hill, TR4 8EG records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1a The Old Mill, East Hill, TR4 8EG?

1a The Old Mill, East Hill, TR4 8EG 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.

Which area is 1a The Old Mill, East Hill, TR4 8EG in?

1a The Old Mill, East Hill, TR4 8EG sits in Blackwater, Truro, Truro. It falls within the TR4 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1a The Old Mill, East Hill, TR4 8EG?

Police records around 1a The Old Mill, East Hill, TR4 8EG 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 1a The Old Mill, East Hill, TR4 8EG?

The closest primary school to 1a The Old Mill, East Hill, TR4 8EG is Blackwater Community Primary School (384m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 1a The Old Mill, East Hill, TR4 8EG?

The closest bus stop to 1a The Old Mill, East Hill, TR4 8EG is Post Office, 34m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1a The Old Mill, East Hill, Blackwater, Truro, TR4 8EG

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

85 m²

915 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1a The Old Mill

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

1a The Old Mill is an end-of-terrace house in Blackwater, Truro, Truro (TR4 8EG). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in July 2019 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). Main heating runs on electricity.

At 85 m² it's 23.2% larger than the typical home in the postcode (69 m² median across 5 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 80% of similar EPCs).

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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.

1a The Old Mill's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jun 2025

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2020from Jul 2019

EPC improved fromF37toE42

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2025from Sept 2020

EPC improved fromE42toC78

Heating System

Storage HeatersHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Heating Controls

ManualProg + TRVs

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Walls

Very PoorVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

100%79%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (20 kWp) installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a The Old Mill, East Hill, Blackwater, Truro, TR4 8EG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1a The Old Mill 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.

1a The Old Mill has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£235,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in TR4 8EG: £185,000 (2025–2008).

Nearby sales in TR4 8EG

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On the street

Versus other East Hill homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 1a The Old Mill stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

78 (C)

Street avg 48 (E)

Strongly above

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.5 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Post Office — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Blackwater Community Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TR4 8EG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.0dB

Low

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