Central Hall, Flat 3, 17 Castle Gates, Shrewsbury, SY1 2AB
About Central Hall
Central Hall is a mid-terrace house in Shrewsbury (SY1 2AB). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 958 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012-2021 and council tax band B. At 89 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 4 units on EPC record in Central Hall, where floor areas span 78–93 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (November 2025) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in August 2012 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. Main heating runs on electricity.
At 89 m² it's 29% larger than the typical home in the postcode (69 m² median across 7 EPCs). One historical planning record sits against the property in 2014.
Energy performance
Central Hall's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 26 November 2035
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water system upgraded
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has been extended more than once, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
1 application on record at Central Hall, Flat 3, 17 Castle Gates, Shrewsbury, SY1 2AB
- Apr 2014Change Of UseAmendmentOutcome in report
Change of use to tattoo and body piercing studio
- Documents
- 6 docs on file
- Reference
- 14/00556/COU
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Sales history & valuation
Central Hall has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£184,000
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 co₂ emissions, Central Hall stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
69 (C)
Street avg 67 (D)
Floor Area
89 m²
Street avg 70 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.0 t/year
Street avg 3.6 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.
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Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.2dB

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