13a, Flat 3, Castle Gates, Shrewsbury, SY1 2AB
About 13a
13a is a mid-terrace house in Shrewsbury (SY1 2AB). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. At 69 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across 13a (42–69 m²). The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (81 versus a worst of 72). The latest certificate (July 2024) returns a B (score 81), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in April 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 4 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Average. Main heating runs on electricity.
On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode.
Energy performance
13a ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 30 July 2034
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water system upgraded
More low energy lighting installed
Wall insulation improved
Roof insulation improved
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
13a has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
13a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£171,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
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.
Versus other Castle Gates homes
On epc rating, 13a stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
81 (B)
Street avg 65 (D)
Floor Area
69 m²
Street avg 73 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.6 t/year
Street avg 3.4 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
211/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Shrewsbury Rail Station — railway station.
Closest school
0.7 km
Shrewsbury College. 21 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.2dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.4dB







