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TR16 Truro and Falmouth
Cornwall Rating D Score: 57 / 100

TR16 is below average for energy efficiency — most homes here have room to improve.

16.6% of homes are rated F or G — above the national average of 2.9%.

The 5,275 EPC certificates on record for TR16 paint a clear picture — the area averages 57 out of 100, placing it below the national average. The national average is 67, which means TR16 performs below most areas. The most common rating band is D, with 13.0% of homes rated A or B and 45.7% in the C or D bands. Meanwhile, 16.6% of homes sit in the F or G bands — the least efficient categories. In practical terms, a rating of D means many homes here lose more heat than average — potentially adding £200-400 per year to energy bills compared to a C-rated home.

Houses make up the bulk of the housing in this district. Around 71% of properties are owner-occupied . A significant share of homes here rely on electric heating, which tends to be more expensive per unit of energy than gas.

There is genuine room for improvement here. If every recommended upgrade were carried out, the average score could climb from 57 to 81 — a 24-point jump that would lift the typical rating to B. That is a substantial gain, suggesting many homes are missing basic efficiency measures. If you live in TR16 and want to reduce your energy bills, start with our guide to loft insulation — it is one of the most cost-effective upgrades you can make.

EPC Rating Distribution

A
54 (1.0%)
B
632 (12.0%)
C
936 (17.7%)
D
1,474 (27.9%)
E
1,305 (24.7%)
F
656 (12.4%)
G
218 (4.1%)

Energy Efficiency Score

57
TR16 avg
67
National avg
-10 points vs national average

Potential score if all improvements made: 81 (rating B)

Recommended Improvements

Government funding may be available for some of these improvements. Check grants →

More data — property types, tenure & fuel

Property Types

3,416
House
1,542
Bungalow
289
Flat
18
Maisonette
10
Park home

Tenure

3,164
Owner-occupied
813
Private rented
474
Social rented

Main Fuel Types

1,651
gas
2,021
electric
1,308
oil
295
other

Frequently asked questions

What is the average EPC rating in TR16?

Homes in TR16 have an average EPC rating of D, scoring 57 out of 100 for energy efficiency. That figure comes from 5,275 certificates issued across the district.

That is below the national average of 67, which means there is real scope to improve energy efficiency here. A D rating typically means higher-than-necessary heating bills, especially in older properties without adequate insulation.

What percentage of homes in TR16 are rated F or G?

16.6% of homes in TR16 fall into the F or G bands — the lowest energy efficiency ratings. Nationally, the figure is 2.9%.

That means TR16 has a higher-than-average proportion of poorly insulated homes. On the positive side, many of these properties may qualify for free improvements through government schemes like ECO4 or the Great British Insulation Scheme. Landlords should note that F and G rated properties cannot legally be rented out under current MEES rules.

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