What kind of home is 2 Racecourse Crescent, SY2 5BP?

2 Racecourse Crescent, SY2 5BP is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 2 Racecourse Crescent, SY2 5BP last change hands?

2 Racecourse Crescent, SY2 5BP last sold for £163,000 in October 2018, around 8 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £54,000 in May 2002. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 Racecourse Crescent, SY2 5BP changed over time?

Across 3 sales between May 2002 and October 2018, 2 Racecourse Crescent, SY2 5BP rose from £54,000 to £163,000, a change of £109,000. That works out to roughly +6.9% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Racecourse Crescent, SY2 5BP have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Racecourse Crescent, SY2 5BP is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in September 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Racecourse Crescent, SY2 5BP?

2 Racecourse Crescent, SY2 5BP has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (786 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Racecourse Crescent, SY2 5BP use?

The latest EPC at 2 Racecourse Crescent, SY2 5BP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 2 Racecourse Crescent, SY2 5BP?

2 Racecourse Crescent, SY2 5BP has council approval for rear extension granted in February 2003 under ref. SA/02/1672/F. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Racecourse Crescent, SY2 5BP?

2 Racecourse Crescent, SY2 5BP is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 2 Racecourse Crescent, SY2 5BP in?

2 Racecourse Crescent, SY2 5BP sits in Shrewsbury. It falls within the SY2 postcode district.

What is crime like near 2 Racecourse Crescent, SY2 5BP?

Police records around 2 Racecourse Crescent, SY2 5BP show an average of 1 reported crimes per month over the last 9 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 42% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 2 Racecourse Crescent, SY2 5BP?

The closest primary school to 2 Racecourse Crescent, SY2 5BP is Crowmoor Primary School (370m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Belvidere School (793m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 2 Racecourse Crescent, SY2 5BP?

The closest rail stop to 2 Racecourse Crescent, SY2 5BP is Shrewsbury Rail Station, 1.2km away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station Timetable, 1.4km away.

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2 Racecourse Crescent, Shrewsbury, SY2 5BP

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

73 m²

786 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Racecourse Crescent

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

2 Racecourse Crescent is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Shrewsbury (SY2 5BP). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2018) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2003. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2002–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £242,000 is 48.5% above the 2018 sale price. Last sale on file: £163,000 in October 2018.

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
Bathrooms2

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Racecourse Crescent, Shrewsbury, SY2 5BP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Feb 2003
ConservatoryFull
In report
Extension: Rear of property
Erection of a detached sectional garage and erection of conservatory to rear
Extension
Reference
SA/02/1672/F
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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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 2002.

Current estimate

£242,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.9% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£163,000

Growth on file: 6.9% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

21 October 2018Most recent
£163,000
+27.3%over 12 years
20 December 2005
£128,000
+137.0%over 3 years
12 May 2002
£54,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SY2 5BP: £156,000 (2023–2013).

Nearby sales in SY2 5BP

On the street

Versus other Racecourse Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 2 Racecourse Crescent lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,233

Street avg £2,302

Above

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 72 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Strongly below

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.2 km

Shrewsbury Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.4 km

Crowmoor Primary School. 19 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SY2 5BP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SY2 5BP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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