What type of property is 8 Downey Ridge, SY3 0BF?

8 Downey Ridge, SY3 0BF is a detached house.

What did 8 Downey Ridge, SY3 0BF sell for?

8 Downey Ridge, SY3 0BF last sold for £410,000 in May 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £329,950 in January 2017, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Downey Ridge, SY3 0BF changed over time?

Across 2 sales between January 2017 and May 2023, 8 Downey Ridge, SY3 0BF rose from £329,950 to £410,000, a change of £80,050. That works out to roughly +3.5% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Downey Ridge, SY3 0BF have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Downey Ridge, SY3 0BF is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in June 2025. It has dropped from a B recorded in December 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Downey Ridge, SY3 0BF?

8 Downey Ridge, SY3 0BF has a recorded floor area of 114 m² (1,227 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Downey Ridge, SY3 0BF heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Downey Ridge, SY3 0BF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Where is 8 Downey Ridge, SY3 0BF located?

8 Downey Ridge, SY3 0BF sits in Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury. It falls within the SY3 postcode district.

Is 8 Downey Ridge, SY3 0BF in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Downey Ridge, SY3 0BF show an average of 160 reported crimes per month over the last 12 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 8 Downey Ridge, SY3 0BF?

The closest primary school to 8 Downey Ridge, SY3 0BF is Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School (535m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Meole Brace School (1.5km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

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8 Downey Ridge, Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury, SY3 0BF

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

114 m²

1227 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 8 Downey Ridge

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

8 Downey Ridge is a detached house in Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury (SY3 0BF). It has a recorded floor area of 114 m² (around 1227 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2012 onwards. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (December 2016); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 105), a 2-band jump.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 89% of similar EPCs). Across 2017–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£334/sq ft) was about 43.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: May 2023 at £410,000.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2025

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 4 June 2035

8 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Downey Ridge, Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury, SY3 0BF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Downey Ridge has no planning applications on record.

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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.

8 Downey Ridge valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£431,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.5% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£410,000

Growth on file: 3.5% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

25 May 2023Most recent
£410,000
+24.3%over 6 years
6 January 2017
£329,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in SY3 0BF: £120,000 (2024–2019).

Nearby sales in SY3 0BF

On the street

Versus other Downey Ridge homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 8 Downey Ridge runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,596

Street avg £2,368

Strongly above

Floor Area

114 m²

Street avg 118 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Strongly below

Years Held

3 years

Street avg 7 years

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

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Crime

160/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Closest school

0.5 km

Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School. 6 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SY3 0BF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SY3 0BF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.0dB

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