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Beach View, Flat 1, West Cliff, Porthtowan, Truro, TR4 8TZ
This 49 square metre property in Porthtowan, Truro, Truro carries an energy performance rating of E. It is heated by electric heating and is currently listed as a private rental. Records show the property last changed hands for £138,000 back in 2011.
Property Type
Ground Floor Flat
Bedrooms
1
Floor Area
49 m²
Council Tax
Band N/A
Property Features
Built 1930–1949
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Nov 2020
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
E
E42
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.9 t/year
Tenure
Rented
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Nov 2020from Oct 2017
Heating Controls
Prog + StatThermostat
Heating controls changed
Hot Water
ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)
Hot water system upgraded
Low Energy Lighting
33%57%
More low energy lighting installed
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Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£170,000
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Transaction history
+53.3%(2y)
£138,000Latest
Mar 2011£90,000
Sept 2009Source: HM Land Registry
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£205,000
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House Price Index
England+1.5%
101.6
Jan 26
UK HPI from HM Land Registry. Baseline: Jan 2015 = 100.
How This Property Compares on West Cliff
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 14 other flats on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£2,816/£3,611 avg
LowerHigher
Higher than only 25% of similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
15 years/10 years avg
ShorterLonger
Held longer than 83% of similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
42 (E)/59 (D) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
Lowest among similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
49 m²/45 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than 61% of similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
3.9 t/year/2.5 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than only 4% of similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
2 rooms/3 rooms avg
FewerMore
More rooms than only 4% of similar properties
Comparisons are based on the most recent EPC data for each property in this postcode. Only similar property types (flats) are compared.
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About Porthtowan, Truro
This property is located in Porthtowan, a village within the TR 4 postal district of Cornwall, offering a quiet coastal lifestyle.
Porthtowan is a small village in Cornwall, England, UK, which is a popular summer tourist destination. It lies on Cornwall's north Atlantic coast about 3.5 km (2.2 mi) southwest of St Agnes, 6 km (3.7 mi) north of Redruth, 16 km (9.9 mi) west of Truro and 24 km (15 mi) southwest of Newquay in the Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape, a World Heritage Site.
Places to visit
Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
43.0dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
35.6dB
Low55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Crime Analysis
4 months of data for Truro
Total Crimes
20
Monthly Avg
5
Recent Trend
Stable
Most Common
Violence & Sexual
Crime by Category
Violence & Sexual15(75%)
Drugs3(15%)
Criminal Damage & Arson1(5%)
Vehicle Crime1(5%)
Recent Incidents
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near The Pastures
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near The Pastures
Drugs
Nov 2025On or near Bank Terrace
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Bank Terrace
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Penhall Lane
Drugs
Nov 2025On or near Bank Terrace
Data from Police UK • Updated monthly
Local Amenities
Schools and transport links nearby
Nearby Schools
1 within 3kmP
Mount Hawke Academy
2.5km
30 mins
Transport Links
18 within 3kmBeach Road
Bus Stop97m
1 min
Porthtowan Turn
Bus Stop464m
6 mins
Forthvean Road
Bus Stop666m
8 mins
Forthvean Road
Bus Stop667m
8 mins
Atlantic Way
Bus Stop742m
9 mins
Chapel Meadow
Bus Stop1.0km
12 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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Map
19 points of interest nearby
Map data from OpenStreetMap • Transport data from NaPTAN • School data from Dept. for Education • Scenic data from Beautifulplaces.ai
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