4 Benson Gardens, Truro, TR1 1DR is a leasehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 829 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £188,310 , which equates to approximately £227 per square foot. It was last sold on 21 Aug 2025 for £187,500. Since then, the value has increased by £810, representing a 0.4% increase, or approximately 1.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £188,310 is:

  • 15.3% lower than the average property price on Benson Gardens
  • 11.2% lower than the average in the TR1 1DR postcode area
  • and 48.8% lower than the average price for Truro as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 5 August 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
829 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£188,310
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£227
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

4 Benson Gardens, Truro, Carrick, Cornwall, TR1 1DR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of F, based on the latest assessment carried out on 5 Aug 2024.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. A standard tariff electric immersion heater is used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 15 Mar 2013. The rating of F is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 25.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor, while the heating system type remained the same (room heaters, electric).
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to electric immersion, standard tariff, with its energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 63% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, standard tariff
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 63% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to TR1 1DR

2 nd / 14
Price Rank
11% lower than average
3 rd / 12
Size Rank
5% bigger than average
2 nd / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
15% lower than average

Compared to other properties in TR1 1DR , this flat's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 14. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd 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 3rd out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£188,310
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+0 %
21 Aug 2025
£187,500
Leasehold
+32 %
8 Jul 2013
£142,000
Leasehold
+73.2 %
11 Jul 2000
£82,000
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: 797 sq ft
sale price: £217,000
sale date: 17 Sep 2024
rooms: 4
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £212,000
sale date: 20 Oct 2022
rooms: 4
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £135,000
sale date: 21 Dec 2015
rooms: 4
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £166,000
sale date: 31 Jul 2013

Data Sources

The property at 4 Benson Gardens, Truro, TR1 1DR appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 21 Aug 2025. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 Aug 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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