What type of property is 12 Racecourse Avenue, SY2 5BU?

12 Racecourse Avenue, SY2 5BU is a semi-detached house.

What is the EPC rating for 12 Racecourse Avenue, SY2 5BU?

The current EPC rating for 12 Racecourse Avenue, SY2 5BU is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in October 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in January 2015 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Racecourse Avenue, SY2 5BU?

12 Racecourse Avenue, SY2 5BU has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (990 sq ft). That makes it about 10% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SY2 5BU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Racecourse Avenue, SY2 5BU heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Racecourse Avenue, SY2 5BU records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 12 Racecourse Avenue, SY2 5BU?

12 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 12 Racecourse Avenue, SY2 5BU located?

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

What is crime like near 12 Racecourse Avenue, SY2 5BU?

Police records around 12 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 12 Racecourse Avenue, SY2 5BU?

The closest primary school to 12 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.

How well connected is 12 Racecourse Avenue, SY2 5BU?

The closest rail stop to 12 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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12 Racecourse Avenue, Shrewsbury, SY2 5BU

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

92 m²

990 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 12 Racecourse Avenue

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

12 Racecourse Avenue is a semi-detached house in Shrewsbury (SY2 5BU). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2024) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in January 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). Main heating runs on electricity.

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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 3)

Oct 2024

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2021from Jan 2015

EPC improved fromE46toD55

Hot Water

Very PoorPoor

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

50%83%

More low energy lighting installed

Oct 2024from Feb 2021

EPC improved fromD55toC70

Heating System

Storage HeatersHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Heating Controls

ManualProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Racecourse Avenue, Shrewsbury, SY2 5BU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 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.

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

Current estimate

£228,000

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.

Floor Area for 12 Racecourse Avenue runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

70 (C)

Street avg 68 (D)

On par

Floor Area

92 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

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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 Abbots Road

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1 Armdale

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£246k

1 Abbots Close

SY2 5QS

£206k

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1 Abingdon Road

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SY2 5XH

2 bed1 bath

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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