What type of property is 4 Fernlea Croft, SY3 5DS?

4 Fernlea Croft, SY3 5DS is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 4 Fernlea Croft, SY3 5DS sell for?

4 Fernlea Croft, SY3 5DS last sold for £160,000 in March 2016, around 10 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £75,000 in September 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 Fernlea Croft, SY3 5DS appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between September 2001 and March 2016, 4 Fernlea Croft, SY3 5DS rose from £75,000 to £160,000, a change of £85,000. That works out to roughly +5.4% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 4 Fernlea Croft, SY3 5DS?

The current EPC rating for 4 Fernlea Croft, SY3 5DS is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in October 2019. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Fernlea Croft, SY3 5DS?

4 Fernlea Croft, SY3 5DS has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (753 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 27% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SY3 5DS. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Fernlea Croft, SY3 5DS heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Fernlea Croft, SY3 5DS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 Fernlea Croft, SY3 5DS?

4 Fernlea Croft, SY3 5DS 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 4 Fernlea Croft, SY3 5DS located?

4 Fernlea Croft, SY3 5DS sits in Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury. It falls within the SY3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 4 Fernlea Croft, SY3 5DS?

Police records around 4 Fernlea Croft, SY3 5DS 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 4 Fernlea Croft, SY3 5DS?

The closest primary school to 4 Fernlea Croft, SY3 5DS is Oxon CofE Primary School (393m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 4 Fernlea Croft, SY3 5DS?

The closest bus stop to 4 Fernlea Croft, SY3 5DS is Wenlock Edge House, 1.2km away.

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4 Fernlea Croft, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury, SY3 5DS

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

70 m²

753 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 4 Fernlea Croft

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

4 Fernlea Croft is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury (SY3 5DS). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2019) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in June 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

At 70 m² it's 26.9% larger than the typical home in the postcode (55 m² median across 13 EPCs). Across 2001–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £239,000 is 49.4% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£212/sq ft) was about 22% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in March 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 10 years.

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
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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)

Oct 2019

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2019from Jun 2009

EPC improved fromD62toC72

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%56%

More low energy lighting installed

Ventilation

ExtractNatural

Ventilation system changed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Fernlea Croft, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury, SY3 5DS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Fernlea Croft has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

4 Fernlea Croft has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2001.

Current estimate

£239,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.4% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£160,000

Growth on file: 5.4% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

30 March 2016Most recent
£160,000
+2.2%over 11 months
10 May 2015
£156,500
+108.7%over 13 years
27 September 2001
£75,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SY3 5DS: £177,000 (2024–2018).

Nearby sales in SY3 5DS

On the street

Versus other Fernlea Croft homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

4 Fernlea Croft outperforms the street on habitable rooms by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,286

Street avg £2,680

Below

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 56 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

On par

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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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SY3 5AP

3 bed

£343k

1 Corner Lane, Bicton Heath

SY3 5BZ

3 bed1 bath

£364k

1 Felcourt Drive

SY3 5LB

3 bed2 bath

£240k

1 Blakeway Mews, Bicton Heath

SY3 5AR

2 bed1 bath

£241k

1 Barn Owl Way, Bicton Heath

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2 bed1 bath

£243k

1 Fernlea Croft, Bicton Heath

SY3 5DS

2 bed1 bath

£321k

1 Chapel Hill, Bicton Heath

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2 bed1 bath

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

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.2 km

Wenlock Edge House — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Oxon CofE Primary School. 6 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SY3 5DS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SY3 5DS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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