What kind of home is 2 Hornblower Cottages, Salem, TR4 8NA?

2 Hornblower Cottages, Salem, TR4 8NA is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 2 Hornblower Cottages, Salem, TR4 8NA have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Hornblower Cottages, Salem, TR4 8NA is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in August 2020. It has improved from a G recorded in November 2016 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Hornblower Cottages, Salem, TR4 8NA?

2 Hornblower Cottages, Salem, TR4 8NA has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (915 sq ft). That makes it about 67% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in TR4 8NA. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Hornblower Cottages, Salem, TR4 8NA use?

The latest EPC at 2 Hornblower Cottages, Salem, TR4 8NA records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Hornblower Cottages, Salem, TR4 8NA?

2 Hornblower Cottages, Salem, TR4 8NA 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 2 Hornblower Cottages, Salem, TR4 8NA in?

2 Hornblower Cottages, Salem, TR4 8NA sits in Chacewater, Truro, Truro. It falls within the TR4 postcode district.

What is crime like near 2 Hornblower Cottages, Salem, TR4 8NA?

Police records around 2 Hornblower Cottages, Salem, TR4 8NA 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 2 Hornblower Cottages, Salem, TR4 8NA?

The closest primary school to 2 Hornblower Cottages, Salem, TR4 8NA is Chacewater Community Primary School (975m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 2 Hornblower Cottages, Salem, TR4 8NA?

The closest bus stop to 2 Hornblower Cottages, Salem, TR4 8NA is Wheal Busy Turn, 357m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Hornblower Cottages, Salem, Chacewater, Truro, TR4 8NA

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

85 m²

915 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 2 Hornblower Cottages

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

2 Hornblower Cottages is a semi-detached house in Chacewater, Truro, Truro (TR4 8NA). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2020) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in November 2016 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 110), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Aug 2020

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

4.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2020from Nov 2016

EPC improved fromG6toF25

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

78%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2020from Jun 2020

EPC improved fromF25toE42

Walls

Very PoorVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Aug 2020from Jun 2020

EPC improved fromE42toD64

Heating System

Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Hot Water

PoorVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Hornblower Cottages, Salem, Chacewater, Truro, TR4 8NA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Hornblower Cottages 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.

2 Hornblower Cottages has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£242,000

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 3 sales in TR4 8NA: £350,000 (2023–1999).

Nearby sales in TR4 8NA

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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

0.4 km

Wheal Busy Turn — bus stop.

Closest school

1.0 km

Chacewater 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 8NA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TR4 8NA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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