What kind of home is 2 Sydney House, School Gardens, SY1 2AJ?

2 Sydney House, School Gardens, SY1 2AJ is a semi-detached house.

When did 2 Sydney House, School Gardens, SY1 2AJ last change hands?

2 Sydney House, School Gardens, SY1 2AJ last sold for £145,000 in November 2007, around 19 years ago. Before that, it sold for £126,500 in April 2001, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 Sydney House, School Gardens, SY1 2AJ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between April 2001 and November 2007, 2 Sydney House, School Gardens, SY1 2AJ rose from £126,500 to £145,000, a change of £18,500. That works out to roughly +2.1% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Sydney House, School Gardens, SY1 2AJ?

The current EPC rating for 2 Sydney House, School Gardens, SY1 2AJ is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in May 2019. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Sydney House, School Gardens, SY1 2AJ?

2 Sydney House, School Gardens, SY1 2AJ has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft). That makes it about 8% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SY1 2AJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Sydney House, School Gardens, SY1 2AJ use?

The latest EPC at 2 Sydney House, School Gardens, SY1 2AJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Which area is 2 Sydney House, School Gardens, SY1 2AJ in?

2 Sydney House, School Gardens, SY1 2AJ sits in Shrewsbury. It falls within the SY1 postcode district.

Is 2 Sydney House, School Gardens, SY1 2AJ in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Sydney House, School Gardens, SY1 2AJ show an average of 211 reported crimes per month over the last 18 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 39% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 2 Sydney House, School Gardens, SY1 2AJ?

The closest primary school to 2 Sydney House, School Gardens, SY1 2AJ is Coleham Primary School (808m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Shrewsbury College (611m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2 Sydney House, School Gardens, SY1 2AJ?

The closest bus stop to 2 Sydney House, School Gardens, SY1 2AJ is Bus Station Timetable, 95m away. The nearest rail option is Shrewsbury Rail Station, 221m away.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

2 Sydney House, School Gardens, Castle Gates, Shrewsbury, SY1 2AJ

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 2nd

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Tenure

Private Rental

Get directions

Overview

About 2 Sydney House

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

2 Sydney House is a semi-detached house in Shrewsbury (SY1 2AJ). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. At 87 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across the building (66–87 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (May 2019) shows a C (score 71).

It hasn't traded since November 2007, a hold of 19 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 2001–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £192,000 is 32.4% above the 2007 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£155/sq ft) was about 24.7% below the postcode norm.

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Sydney House

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate

May 2019

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 May 2029

2 years remaining

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era2nd Floor FlatEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £820 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Sydney House, School Gardens, Castle Gates, Shrewsbury, SY1 2AJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Sydney House 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Current estimate

£192,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.1% per year over 7 years.

See how we calculated this

Last sold (2007)

£145,000

Growth on file: 2.1% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

5 November 2007Most recent
£145,000
+14.6%over 6 years
6 April 2001
£126,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in SY1 2AJ: £205,000 (2026–2022).

Nearby sales in SY1 2AJ

On the street

Versus other School Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 2 Sydney House lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,667

Street avg £2,670

Strongly below

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 78 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

On par

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Sydney House

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£194k

1 Argyll Street

SY1 2SF

2 bed1 bath

£199k

1 Coton Manor, Berwick Road

SY1 2LT

3 bed

£200k

1 All Saints Terrace

SY1 2LG

£200k

1 Bramley Close

SY1 2TP

£181k

1 Albert Street

SY1 2HT

2 bed1 bath

£206k

1 Albafont Terrace, Severn Street

SY1 2HY

2 bed1 bath

£176k

1 Broome Place

SY1 2DS

3 bed1 bath

£168k

1 Bage Terrace, St Michaels Street

SY1 2HA

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Shrewsbury district page.

Full Shrewsbury report

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

Bus Station Timetable — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 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.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SY1 2AJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SY1 2AJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 2 Sydney House, School Gardens, Castle Gates, Shrewsbury, SY1 2AJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.