What type of property is 8 Gayfield Terrace, SY2 5DG?

8 Gayfield Terrace, SY2 5DG is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 8 Gayfield Terrace, SY2 5DG last change hands?

8 Gayfield Terrace, SY2 5DG last sold for £270,000 in June 2023, around 3 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Gayfield Terrace, SY2 5DG?

The current EPC rating for 8 Gayfield Terrace, SY2 5DG is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in January 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Gayfield Terrace, SY2 5DG?

8 Gayfield Terrace, SY2 5DG has a recorded floor area of 120 m² (1,292 sq ft), around 40 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SY2 5DG. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Gayfield Terrace, SY2 5DG heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Gayfield Terrace, SY2 5DG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Gayfield Terrace, SY2 5DG?

8 Gayfield Terrace, SY2 5DG 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 8 Gayfield Terrace, SY2 5DG located?

8 Gayfield Terrace, SY2 5DG sits in Shrewsbury. It falls within the SY2 postcode district.

Is 8 Gayfield Terrace, SY2 5DG in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Gayfield Terrace, SY2 5DG 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 8 Gayfield Terrace, SY2 5DG?

The closest primary school to 8 Gayfield Terrace, SY2 5DG is Coleham Primary School (848m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Shrewsbury College (1.3km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 8 Gayfield Terrace, SY2 5DG?

The closest rail stop to 8 Gayfield Terrace, SY2 5DG is Shrewsbury Rail Station, 654m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station Timetable, 792m away.

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8 Gayfield Terrace, Underdale Road, Shrewsbury, SY2 5DG

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

120 m²

1292 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 8 Gayfield Terrace

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

8 Gayfield Terrace is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Shrewsbury (SY2 5DG). It has a recorded floor area of 120 m² (around 1292 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2023) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77).

On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£209/sq ft) was about 63.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: June 2023 at £270,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

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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

Jan 2023

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 4 January 2033

6 years remaining

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Gayfield Terrace, Underdale Road, Shrewsbury, SY2 5DG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Gayfield Terrace 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.

8 Gayfield Terrace valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£290,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2023)

£270,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

12 June 2023Most recent
£270,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SY2 5DG: £250,000 (2025–2017).

Nearby sales in SY2 5DG

On the street

Versus other Gayfield Terrace homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 8 Gayfield Terrace runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,250

Street avg £2,043

On par

Floor Area

120 m²

Street avg 108 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.4 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Strongly below

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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.

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

0.7 km

Shrewsbury Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.8 km

Coleham Primary School. 20 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 5DG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SY2 5DG

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

FAQ

Common questions

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