What type of property is 18 Albert Square, SY1 4HT?

18 Albert Square, SY1 4HT is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 18 Albert Square, SY1 4HT last change hands?

18 Albert Square, SY1 4HT last sold for £114,000 in January 2014, around 12 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £56,000 in May 2004. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 18 Albert Square, SY1 4HT appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between May 2004 and January 2014, 18 Albert Square, SY1 4HT rose from £56,000 to £114,000, a change of £58,000. That works out to roughly +7.6% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 18 Albert Square, SY1 4HT?

The current EPC rating for 18 Albert Square, SY1 4HT is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in February 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 18 Albert Square, SY1 4HT?

18 Albert Square, SY1 4HT has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (786 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 18 Albert Square, SY1 4HT heated?

The latest EPC at 18 Albert Square, SY1 4HT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 18 Albert Square, SY1 4HT?

18 Albert Square, SY1 4HT 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 18 Albert Square, SY1 4HT located?

18 Albert Square, SY1 4HT sits in Shrewsbury. It falls within the SY1 postcode district.

Is 18 Albert Square, SY1 4HT in a safe area?

Police records around 18 Albert Square, SY1 4HT show an average of 10 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 40% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (51% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 18 Albert Square, SY1 4HT?

The closest primary school to 18 Albert Square, SY1 4HT is Sundorne Infant School and Nursery (380m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Shrewsbury Academy (406m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 18 Albert Square, SY1 4HT?

The closest rail stop to 18 Albert Square, SY1 4HT is Shrewsbury Rail Station, 2.5km away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station Timetable, 2.8km away.

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18 Albert Square, Shrewsbury, SY1 4HT

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

73 m²

786 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 18 Albert Square

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

18 Albert Square is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Shrewsbury (SY1 4HT). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since April 2013. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 81% of similar EPCs). On the market in January 2014 and unlisted since — roughly 12 years. Across 2004–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £168,000 is 47.4% above the 2014 sale price.

Specifications

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2024

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2024from Apr 2013

Walls

AverageGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

10%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Albert Square, Shrewsbury, SY1 4HT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Albert Square has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

18 Albert Square has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2004.

Current estimate

£168,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.6% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£114,000

Growth on file: 7.6% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

24 January 2014Most recent
£114,000
+9.6%over 7 years
4 May 2006
£104,000
+85.7%over 2 years
3 May 2004
£56,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SY1 4HT: £144,000 (2023–2020).

Nearby sales in SY1 4HT

On the street

Versus other Albert Square homes

Four headline reads against 26 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 18 Albert Square lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,562

Street avg £1,745

Below

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 77 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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1 Albert Square

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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

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

10/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

2.5 km

Shrewsbury Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.4 km

Sundorne Infant School and Nursery. 14 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SY1 4HT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SY1 4HT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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