What kind of home is 2 Porth Valley Cottages, TR8 4AT?

2 Porth Valley Cottages, TR8 4AT is a detached house.

When did 2 Porth Valley Cottages, TR8 4AT last change hands?

2 Porth Valley Cottages, TR8 4AT last sold for £180,000 in November 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £118,000 in February 2004. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 Porth Valley Cottages, TR8 4AT changed over time?

Across 3 sales between February 2004 and November 2024, 2 Porth Valley Cottages, TR8 4AT rose from £118,000 to £180,000, a change of £62,000. That works out to roughly +2.1% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Porth Valley Cottages, TR8 4AT?

The current EPC rating for 2 Porth Valley Cottages, TR8 4AT is E with a score of 41 out of 100, lodged in May 2022. It has improved from a G recorded in November 2008 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Porth Valley Cottages, TR8 4AT?

2 Porth Valley Cottages, TR8 4AT has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (517 sq ft). That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in TR8 4AT. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Porth Valley Cottages, TR8 4AT use?

The latest EPC at 2 Porth Valley Cottages, TR8 4AT records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 2 Porth Valley Cottages, TR8 4AT had any planning applications?

2 Porth Valley Cottages, TR8 4AT has 3 planning records on file (2 approved, 1 refused), most recent in September 2023. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Porth Valley Cottages, TR8 4AT?

2 Porth Valley Cottages, TR8 4AT is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 2 Porth Valley Cottages, TR8 4AT in?

2 Porth Valley Cottages, TR8 4AT sits in Trevelgue, Newquay, Newquay. It falls within the TR8 postcode district.

What is crime like near 2 Porth Valley Cottages, TR8 4AT?

Police records around 2 Porth Valley Cottages, TR8 4AT show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 83% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 2 Porth Valley Cottages, TR8 4AT?

The closest primary school to 2 Porth Valley Cottages, TR8 4AT is St Columb Minor Academy (1.3km), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Treviglas Academy (1.2km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2 Porth Valley Cottages, TR8 4AT?

The closest bus stop to 2 Porth Valley Cottages, TR8 4AT is Trevelgue Holiday Park, 189m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Porth Valley Cottages, Trevelgue, Newquay, TR8 4AT

3 sales on record3 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

48 m²

517 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 41

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 2 Porth Valley Cottages

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

2 Porth Valley Cottages is a detached house in Trevelgue, Newquay, Newquay (TR8 4AT). It has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (around 517 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2022) shows an E (score 41), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was G, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 90), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

Across 2004–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £198,000 is 10% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£348/sq ft) was about 52.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused. At 48 m² it's 15.8% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (57 m² median across 21 EPCs). Sold November 2024 for £180,000.

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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)

May 2022

EPC Rating

E41

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2022from Nov 2008

EPC improved fromG7toE41

Hot Water

ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Porth Valley Cottages, Trevelgue, Newquay, TR8 4AT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Sept 2023
Amendment
In report
Certificate of Lawfulness for existing use to confirm status of property is residential use
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
PA23/06403
View planning record
Jul 2003
Conditions
In report
Retention of extensions to chalets without compliance with cond 2 of planning permission ref 76/01292 dated 11-1-1977 Condition 2 reads 'The development hereby approved shall be used for holiday purposes only & shall not be used for permanent residential accommodation'
Council
C6-10
Retrospective
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
C2/03/01015
View planning record

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

2 Porth Valley Cottages valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£198,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.1% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£180,000

Growth on file: 2.1% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

13 November 2024Most recent
£180,000
+63.6%over 14 years
12 March 2010
£110,000
-6.8%over 6 years
11 February 2004
£118,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TR8 4AT: £225,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in TR8 4AT

On the street

Versus the street

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2 Porth Valley Cottages is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,750

Street avg £3,375

On par

Floor Area

48 m²

Street avg 63 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Below

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Newquay report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Trevelgue Holiday Park — bus stop.

Closest school

1.2 km

Treviglas Academy. 6 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around TR8 4AT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TR8 4AT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.2dB

Low

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70 dB

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80 dB

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