What type of property is 1 Racecourse Avenue, SY2 5BU?

1 Racecourse Avenue, SY2 5BU is a mid-terrace house.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Racecourse Avenue, SY2 5BU?

The current EPC rating for 1 Racecourse Avenue, SY2 5BU is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in January 2025. It has dropped from a B recorded in January 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Racecourse Avenue, SY2 5BU?

1 Racecourse Avenue, SY2 5BU has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft). That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SY2 5BU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Racecourse Avenue, SY2 5BU heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Racecourse Avenue, SY2 5BU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Racecourse Avenue, SY2 5BU?

1 Racecourse Avenue, SY2 5BU 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.

Where is 1 Racecourse Avenue, SY2 5BU located?

1 Racecourse Avenue, SY2 5BU sits in Shrewsbury. It falls within the SY2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Racecourse Avenue, SY2 5BU?

Police records around 1 Racecourse Avenue, SY2 5BU 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.

Which schools serve 1 Racecourse Avenue, SY2 5BU?

The closest primary school to 1 Racecourse Avenue, SY2 5BU is Crowmoor Primary School (545m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Belvidere School (968m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Racecourse Avenue, SY2 5BU?

The closest rail stop to 1 Racecourse Avenue, SY2 5BU is Shrewsbury Rail Station, 1.0km away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station Timetable, 1.2km away.

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1 Racecourse Avenue, Shrewsbury, SY2 5BU

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Racecourse Avenue

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

1 Racecourse Avenue is a mid-terrace house in Shrewsbury (SY2 5BU). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2025) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (January 2015); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91).

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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 4)

Jan 2025

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2020from Oct 2019

EPC improved fromB81toC74

Heating Controls

Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Low Energy Lighting

100%75%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jan 2025from Feb 2020

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls

AverageVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Racecourse Avenue, Shrewsbury, SY2 5BU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Racecourse Avenue has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

3applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

1 Racecourse Avenue has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£224,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 SY2 5BU: £210,350 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in SY2 5BU

On the street

Versus other Racecourse Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 31 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 1 Racecourse Avenue runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

77 (C)

Street avg 68 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

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Comparables

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

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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.

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Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.0 km

Shrewsbury Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.5 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 5BU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SY2 5BU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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