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1 Orchard Cottages, Mitchell, Newquay, TR8 5AX

3 planning records
Property type
End terrace
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
71 m²
764 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 62
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 1 Orchard Cottages

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

1 Orchard Cottages is an end-of-terrace house in Mitchell, Newquay, Newquay (TR8 5AX). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in July 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on oil.

3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include a garage conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 3)
May 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D62
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2012from Jul 2009
EPC improved fromE46toC76
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation
Uninsulated StoneInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
75%39%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

May 2024from Aug 2012
EPC improved fromC76toD62
Low Energy Lighting
39%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Orchard Cottages, Mitchell, Newquay, TR8 5AX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Jan 2007
    Garage ConversionFull
    In report

    Conversion of existing single garage into habitable rooms including a downstairs toilet sites: 180006,

    Documents
    14 docs on file
    Reference
    C1/PA18/2237/06/R
    View planning record
  2. Oct 2005
    OutbuildingFull
    In report

    Proposed detached domestic double garage sites: 180006,

    Documents
    16 docs on file
    Reference
    C1/PA18/1787/05/R
    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.

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

Current estimate

£305,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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 TR8 5AX: £452,200 (2025–2021).

On the street

Versus the street

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Orchard Cottages is notably below the street on floor area.

EPC Rating

62 (D)

Street avg 61 (D)

Below

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 109 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 5.3 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Orchard Cottages

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby
£14.99one-off

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Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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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 Newquay district page.
Full Newquay report

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Pillars Close — bus stop.

Go deeper on the local area

The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around TR8 5AX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for TR8 5AX

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.3dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for TR8 5AX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.7dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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