What kind of home is 3a, Racecourse Avenue, SY2 5BU?

3a, Racecourse Avenue, SY2 5BU is an end-of-terrace house.

What energy rating does 3a, Racecourse Avenue, SY2 5BU have?

The current EPC rating for 3a, Racecourse Avenue, SY2 5BU is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in November 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2009. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3a, Racecourse Avenue, SY2 5BU?

3a, Racecourse Avenue, SY2 5BU has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (1,076 sq ft). That makes it about 19% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SY2 5BU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3a, Racecourse Avenue, SY2 5BU use?

The latest EPC at 3a, Racecourse Avenue, SY2 5BU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3a, Racecourse Avenue, SY2 5BU?

3a, 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.

Which area is 3a, Racecourse Avenue, SY2 5BU in?

3a, Racecourse Avenue, SY2 5BU sits in Shrewsbury. It falls within the SY2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 3a, Racecourse Avenue, SY2 5BU?

Police records around 3a, Racecourse Avenue, SY2 5BU show an average of 93 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 43% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (13% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 3a, Racecourse Avenue, SY2 5BU?

The closest primary school to 3a, 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 3a, Racecourse Avenue, SY2 5BU?

The closest rail stop to 3a, 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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3a, Racecourse Avenue, Shrewsbury, SY2 5BU

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

100 m²

1076 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 3a

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

3a is an end-of-terrace house in Shrewsbury (SY2 5BU). It has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (around 1076 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2025) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in November 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good and roof efficiency went from Average to Good.

At 100 m² it's 22% larger than the typical home in the postcode (82 m² median across 31 EPCs).

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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)

Nov 2025

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 7 November 2035

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2025from Nov 2009

EPC improved fromD62toC74

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3a, Racecourse Avenue, Shrewsbury, SY2 5BU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3a has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

3 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

3a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£253,000

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.

On floor area, 3a stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

74 (C)

Street avg 68 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

100 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

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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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

93/mo

Falling 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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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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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Common questions

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