What kind of home is Paynters Barn, Race Hill, TR4 8RH?

Paynters Barn, Race Hill, TR4 8RH is a detached house.

What was the last sold price for Paynters Barn, Race Hill, TR4 8RH?

Paynters Barn, Race Hill, TR4 8RH last sold for £5,000 in January 2019, around 7 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does Paynters Barn, Race Hill, TR4 8RH have?

The current EPC rating for Paynters Barn, Race Hill, TR4 8RH is B with a score of 87 out of 100, lodged in October 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Paynters Barn, Race Hill, TR4 8RH?

Paynters Barn, Race Hill, TR4 8RH has a recorded floor area of 169 m² (1,819 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Paynters Barn, Race Hill, TR4 8RH use?

The latest EPC at Paynters Barn, Race Hill, TR4 8RH records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for Paynters Barn, Race Hill, TR4 8RH?

Paynters Barn, Race Hill, TR4 8RH has 2 planning records on file (2 approved), most recent in May 2021. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for Paynters Barn, Race Hill, TR4 8RH?

Paynters Barn, Race Hill, TR4 8RH is in council tax band E.

Which area is Paynters Barn, Race Hill, TR4 8RH in?

Paynters Barn, Race Hill, TR4 8RH sits in Bissoe, Truro, Truro. It falls within the TR4 postcode district.

What is crime like near Paynters Barn, Race Hill, TR4 8RH?

Police records around Paynters Barn, Race Hill, TR4 8RH 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 Paynters Barn, Race Hill, TR4 8RH?

The closest primary school to Paynters Barn, Race Hill, TR4 8RH is Cusgarne Primary School (825m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near Paynters Barn, Race Hill, TR4 8RH?

The closest bus stop to Paynters Barn, Race Hill, TR4 8RH is Richards Garage, 290m away. The nearest rail option is Perranwell Rail Station, 2.1km away.

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Paynters Barn, Race Hill, Bissoe, Truro, TR4 8RH

EPC B2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

169 m²

1819 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 87

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Paynters Barn

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

Paynters Barn is a detached house in Bissoe, Truro, Truro (TR4 8RH). It has a recorded floor area of 169 m² (around 1819 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band E. The latest certificate (October 2013) returns a high B (score 87), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. The rating has held steady at B across 2 certificates since December 2012. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 92). Main heating runs on electricity. The latest certificate is from October 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Today's modelled estimate of £641,000 sits 12720% above the 2019 sale of £5,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£3/sq ft) was about 98.3% below the postcode norm. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Sold January 2019 for £5,000.

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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.

Paynters Barn's carbon output is low for the local stock.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 12 Oct 2023

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2013

EPC Rating

B87

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2013from Dec 2012

Hot Water

GoodPoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Paynters Barn, Race Hill, Bissoe, Truro, TR4 8RH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

May 2021
RenovationFull
In report
Replacement stable, store and tractor shed and alterations to existing entrance gates
Documents
13 docs on file
Reference
PA21/02163
View planning record
Apr 2010
New BuildOutline
In report
Erection of dwelling and installation of septic tank (reserved matters) sites: 120379,
Documents
30 docs on file
Reference
C1/SA12/0265/10/R
View planning record

What's in Paynters Barn, Race Hill, Bissoe, Truro, TR4 8RH's planning history?

Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and 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.

Latest sale on Paynters Barn was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£641,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2019)

£5,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

31 January 2019Most recent
£5,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TR4 8RH: £495,000 (2024–2002).

Nearby sales in TR4 8RH

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On the street

Versus other Race Hill homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for Paynters Barn lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£30

Street avg £2,907

Strongly below

Floor Area

169 m²

Street avg 228 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.2 t/year

Street avg 7.8 t/year

Strongly above

Comparables

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

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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

0.3 km

Richards Garage — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Cusgarne Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TR4 8RH

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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Common questions

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