Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
2 Cross Hill Cottages, Ellesmere Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 3PB
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
77 m²
829 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 62
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
About 2 Cross Hill Cottages
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
2 Cross Hill Cottages is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Shrewsbury (SY1 3PB). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2021) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2011. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Average to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.
Most recent transfer was November 2025 at £163,250 — fresh data. Today's modelled estimate of £197,000 is 20.7% above the 2025 sale price.
What this property has
Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
- CloakroomYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
- DrivewayYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2021
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D62
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.9 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 5 July 2031
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Jul 2021from Apr 2011
Hot Water
Very GoodGood
Hot water efficiency decreased
Walls
Very PoorPoor
Wall insulation improved
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls
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Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 2 Cross Hill Cottages, Ellesmere Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 3PB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
2 Cross Hill Cottages has no planning applications on record.
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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
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£197,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
Last sold (2025)
£163,250
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
28 November 2025Most recent
£163,250
Median price across the last 2 sales in SY1 3PB: £129,250 (2022–2002).
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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.
Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.
Crime
211/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
2.6 km
Shrewsbury Rail Station — railway station.
Closest school
0.3 km
Grange Primary School. 10 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
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SY1 3PB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
48.5dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.8dB
55 dB
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65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Common questions
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