What type of property is 5 Gorse Lane, SY3 0JJ?

5 Gorse Lane, SY3 0JJ is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did 5 Gorse Lane, SY3 0JJ last change hands?

5 Gorse Lane, SY3 0JJ last sold for £267,500 in June 2021, around 5 years ago. Before that, it sold for £187,500 in July 2013, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Gorse Lane, SY3 0JJ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between July 2013 and June 2021, 5 Gorse Lane, SY3 0JJ rose from £187,500 to £267,500, a change of £80,000. That works out to roughly +4.6% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Gorse Lane, SY3 0JJ have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Gorse Lane, SY3 0JJ is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in July 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in April 2012 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Gorse Lane, SY3 0JJ?

5 Gorse Lane, SY3 0JJ has a recorded floor area of 115 m² (1,238 sq ft), around 38 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Gorse Lane, SY3 0JJ heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Gorse Lane, SY3 0JJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 5 Gorse Lane, SY3 0JJ?

5 Gorse Lane, SY3 0JJ has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in June 2021. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 5 Gorse Lane, SY3 0JJ?

5 Gorse Lane, SY3 0JJ is in council tax band D.

Where is 5 Gorse Lane, SY3 0JJ located?

5 Gorse Lane, SY3 0JJ sits in Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury. It falls within the SY3 postcode district.

What is crime like near 5 Gorse Lane, SY3 0JJ?

Police records around 5 Gorse Lane, SY3 0JJ show an average of 9 reported crimes per month over the last 4 months. Shoplifting makes up roughly 50% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 5 Gorse Lane, SY3 0JJ?

The closest primary school to 5 Gorse Lane, SY3 0JJ is Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School (541m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Meole Brace School (1.7km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

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5 Gorse Lane, Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury, SY3 0JJ

Solar panelsExtendable1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

115 m²

1238 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Gorse Lane

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

5 Gorse Lane is a three-bedroom detached house in Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury (SY3 0JJ). It has a recorded floor area of 115 m² (around 1238 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in April 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

One planning record on file: a garage conversion approved in 2021. Past consents include a garage conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2013–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £363,000 is 35.7% above the 2021 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£216/sq ft) was about 17.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £267,500 in June 2021. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

Building

Heating systemGas
Solar panelsYes
RefurbishedYes
Extension potentialPossible

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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)

Jul 2024

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2024from Apr 2012

EPC improved fromE43toC73

Main Fuel

OilGas

Switched from oil to mains gas, reducing emissions and costs

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

13%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Gorse Lane, Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury, SY3 0JJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Jun 2021
Garage ConversionFull
In report
Conversion of integral garage to habitable space and associated works; addition of render to property; formation of drive at front and terraced area to rear
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
21/01985/FUL
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What's in 5 Gorse Lane, Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury, SY3 0JJ's planning history?

Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£363,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.6% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£267,500

Growth on file: 4.6% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

20 June 2021Most recent
£267,500
+42.7%over 7 years
4 July 2013
£187,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in SY3 0JJ: £275,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in SY3 0JJ

On the street

Versus other Gorse Lane homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Gorse Lane outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,326

Street avg £2,281

On par

Floor Area

115 m²

Street avg 118 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Above

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Area

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Crime

9/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 0JJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SY3 0JJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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