What type of property is 48 Wilfred Owen Close, SY2 5BY?

48 Wilfred Owen Close, SY2 5BY is a semi-detached house.

When did 48 Wilfred Owen Close, SY2 5BY last change hands?

48 Wilfred Owen Close, SY2 5BY last sold for £146,000 in May 2025, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £102,000 in December 2007. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 48 Wilfred Owen Close, SY2 5BY appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between December 2007 and May 2025, 48 Wilfred Owen Close, SY2 5BY rose from £102,000 to £146,000, a change of £44,000. That works out to roughly +2.1% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 48 Wilfred Owen Close, SY2 5BY?

The current EPC rating for 48 Wilfred Owen Close, SY2 5BY is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in December 2018. It has dropped from a B recorded in October 2008. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 48 Wilfred Owen Close, SY2 5BY?

48 Wilfred Owen Close, SY2 5BY has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (560 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 48 Wilfred Owen Close, SY2 5BY heated?

The latest EPC at 48 Wilfred Owen Close, SY2 5BY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 48 Wilfred Owen Close, SY2 5BY?

48 Wilfred Owen Close, SY2 5BY is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 48 Wilfred Owen Close, SY2 5BY located?

48 Wilfred Owen Close, SY2 5BY sits in Shrewsbury. It falls within the SY2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 48 Wilfred Owen Close, SY2 5BY?

Police records around 48 Wilfred Owen Close, SY2 5BY 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.

Which schools serve 48 Wilfred Owen Close, SY2 5BY?

The closest primary school to 48 Wilfred Owen Close, SY2 5BY is Crowmoor Primary School (825m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Belvidere School (1.2km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 48 Wilfred Owen Close, SY2 5BY?

The closest rail stop to 48 Wilfred Owen Close, SY2 5BY is Shrewsbury Rail Station, 798m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station Timetable, 940m away.

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48 Wilfred Owen Close, Shrewsbury, SY2 5BY

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor Ground

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

52 m²

560 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 48 Wilfred Owen Close

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

48 Wilfred Owen Close is a semi-detached house in Shrewsbury (SY2 5BY). It has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (around 560 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band A. At 52 m² this is the 13th smallest of 68 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 33–116 m². The building's EPC ratings span C to A, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (December 2018) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (October 2008); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while main heating dropped from Very Good to Good.

Most recent transfer was May 2025 at £146,000 — fresh data. Across 2007–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£261/sq ft) was about 34.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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.

48 Wilfred Owen Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2018

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 December 2028

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2018from Oct 2008

EPC improved fromB83toC79

Low Energy Lighting

38%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 48 Wilfred Owen Close, Shrewsbury, SY2 5BY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

48 Wilfred Owen Close 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.

Current estimate

£149,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.1% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£146,000

Growth on file: 2.1% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

12 May 2025Most recent
£146,000
+55.1%over 16 years
21 November 2008
£94,125
-7.7%over 11 months
20 December 2007
£102,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SY2 5BY: £135,000 (2026–2023).

Nearby sales in SY2 5BY

On the street

Versus other Wilfred Owen Close homes

Four headline reads against 43 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

48 Wilfred Owen Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,808

Street avg £2,056

Strongly above

Floor Area

52 m²

Street avg 53 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.2 t/year

Street avg 1.1 t/year

Below

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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.

Full Shrewsbury report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

93/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.8 km

Shrewsbury Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.8 km

Crowmoor Primary School. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SY2 5BY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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