What type of property is 39 Racecourse Crescent, SY2 5BW?

39 Racecourse Crescent, SY2 5BW is a semi-detached house.

When did 39 Racecourse Crescent, SY2 5BW last change hands?

39 Racecourse Crescent, SY2 5BW last sold for £151,000 in March 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £102,000 in October 2011, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 39 Racecourse Crescent, SY2 5BW appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 2011 and March 2019, 39 Racecourse Crescent, SY2 5BW rose from £102,000 to £151,000, a change of £49,000. That works out to roughly +5.4% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 39 Racecourse Crescent, SY2 5BW?

The current EPC rating for 39 Racecourse Crescent, SY2 5BW is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in October 2015. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 39 Racecourse Crescent, SY2 5BW?

39 Racecourse Crescent, SY2 5BW has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (797 sq ft). That makes it about 23% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SY2 5BW. Source: EPC Register.

How is 39 Racecourse Crescent, SY2 5BW heated?

The latest EPC at 39 Racecourse Crescent, SY2 5BW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 39 Racecourse Crescent, SY2 5BW?

39 Racecourse Crescent, SY2 5BW 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 39 Racecourse Crescent, SY2 5BW located?

39 Racecourse Crescent, SY2 5BW sits in Shrewsbury. It falls within the SY2 postcode district.

What is crime like near 39 Racecourse Crescent, SY2 5BW?

Police records around 39 Racecourse Crescent, SY2 5BW 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 39 Racecourse Crescent, SY2 5BW?

The closest primary school to 39 Racecourse Crescent, SY2 5BW is Crowmoor Primary School (513m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Belvidere School (925m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 39 Racecourse Crescent, SY2 5BW?

The closest rail stop to 39 Racecourse Crescent, SY2 5BW is Shrewsbury Rail Station, 1.1km away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station Timetable, 1.3km away.

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39 Racecourse Crescent, Shrewsbury, SY2 5BW

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

74 m²

797 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 39 Racecourse Crescent

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

39 Racecourse Crescent is a semi-detached house in Shrewsbury (SY2 5BW). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2015) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in April 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). The latest certificate is from October 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 74 m² it's 22.9% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (96 m² median across 5 EPCs). On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 2011–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £214,000 is 41.7% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£190/sq ft) was about 46.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: March 2019 at £151,000.

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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.

39 Racecourse Crescent ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 15 Oct 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2015

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2015from Apr 2011

EPC improved fromD68toC72

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

22%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 39 Racecourse Crescent, Shrewsbury, SY2 5BW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

39 Racecourse Crescent 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.

39 Racecourse Crescent valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£214,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.4% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£151,000

Growth on file: 5.4% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

18 March 2019Most recent
£151,000
+48.0%over 7 years
16 October 2011
£102,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SY2 5BW: £164,995 (2017–2002).

Nearby sales in SY2 5BW

On the street

Versus other Racecourse Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

39 Racecourse Crescent outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

72 (C)

Street avg 61 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 104 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 4.7 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

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Comparables

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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

1.1 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 5BW 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 5BW

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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Common questions

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