What energy rating does 34a, Castle Street, SY1 2BQ have?

The current EPC rating for 34a, Castle Street, SY1 2BQ is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in November 2008 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 34a, Castle Street, SY1 2BQ?

34a, Castle Street, SY1 2BQ has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft). That makes it about 23% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SY1 2BQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 34a, Castle Street, SY1 2BQ heated?

The latest EPC at 34a, Castle Street, SY1 2BQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 34a, Castle Street, SY1 2BQ have?

34a, Castle Street, SY1 2BQ has listed-building consent activity on record, most recently in June 2006 (ref. SA/06/0666/LB). Across all filings there are 1 approved and 2 refused applications. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 34a, Castle Street, SY1 2BQ?

34a, Castle Street, SY1 2BQ is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 34a, Castle Street, SY1 2BQ located?

34a, Castle Street, SY1 2BQ sits in Shrewsbury. It falls within the SY1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 34a, Castle Street, SY1 2BQ?

Police records around 34a, Castle Street, SY1 2BQ 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.

Which schools serve 34a, Castle Street, SY1 2BQ?

The closest primary school to 34a, Castle Street, SY1 2BQ is Coleham Primary School (740m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Shrewsbury College (622m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 34a, Castle Street, SY1 2BQ?

The closest bus stop to 34a, Castle Street, SY1 2BQ is Bus Station Timetable, 146m away. The nearest rail option is Shrewsbury Rail Station, 270m away.

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34a, Castle Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 2BQ

3 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 34a

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

34a is a semi-detached house in Shrewsbury (SY1 2BQ). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. At 75 m² this is the 35th smallest of 43 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 34–145 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to B across 43 units on file.

3 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include change of use to residential, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. The record references listed-building consent, which constrain future alterations. At 75 m² it's 22% larger than the typical home in the postcode (62 m² median across 42 EPCs).

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Energy

Energy performance

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

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2021from Nov 2008

EPC improved fromE53toD56

Hot Water

PoorVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Apr 2026from Mar 2021

EPC improved fromD56toC69

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 34a, Castle Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 2BQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

34a has multiple listed-building consents on file — alterations need formal heritage approval.

3 applications on record at 34a, Castle Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 2BQ

3decisions27documents2nearby

Flagged:Change of useListed building

Mar 2006
Heritage
Outcome in report
Internal alterations in association with a change of use of upper floors to provide 3 flats and 3 bedsits affecting a Grade II Listed Building (amended description)
Listed
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
SA/06/0039/LB
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Change of UseJun 2006Decision
Change of UseMar 2006Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

34a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£165,000

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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.

Median price across the last 5 sales in SY1 2BQ: £160,000 (2026–2022).

Nearby sales in SY1 2BQ

On the street

Versus other Castle Street homes

Four headline reads against 40 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 34a stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

69 (C)

Street avg 73 (C)

Below

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 61 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

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Area

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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. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SY1 2BQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.8dB

Low

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