12A Benson Gardens, Truro, TR1 1DR is a leasehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 635 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £202,309 , which equates to approximately £319 per square foot. It was last sold on 7 Apr 2006 for £162,500. Since then, the value has increased by £39,809, representing a 24.5% increase, or approximately 1.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £202,309 is:

  • 9.0% lower than the average property price on Benson Gardens
  • 4.6% lower than the average in the TR1 1DR postcode area
  • and 45.0% lower than the average price for Truro as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 13 February 2024, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
635 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£202,309
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£319
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

12A Benson Gardens, Truro, Carrick, Cornwall, TR1 1DR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 13 Feb 2024.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 8 Jul 2011. The rating of E is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 4.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 38% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to TR1 1DR

13 th / 14
Price Rank
5% lower than average
12 th / 12
Size Rank
19% smaller than average
4 th / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
18% higher than average

Compared to other properties in TR1 1DR , this flat's estimated value ranks 13th out of 14. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 12 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 12th out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£202,309
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+24 %
7 Apr 2006
£162,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £195,000
sale date: 4 Feb 2025
rooms: 3
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £174,950
sale date: 3 Jul 2014

Data Sources

The property at 12A Benson Gardens, Truro, Carrick, Cornwall, TR1 1DR appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 7 Apr 2006. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 13 Feb 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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