When did 16 Longhirst Gardens, SY3 5PF last change hands?

16 Longhirst Gardens, SY3 5PF last sold for £215,000 in July 2004, around 22 years ago. Before that, it sold for £88,500 in December 1997, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 16 Longhirst Gardens, SY3 5PF changed over time?

Across 2 sales between December 1997 and July 2004, 16 Longhirst Gardens, SY3 5PF rose from £88,500 to £215,000, a change of £126,500. That works out to roughly +14.5% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the council tax band for 16 Longhirst Gardens, SY3 5PF?

16 Longhirst Gardens, SY3 5PF is in council tax band D.

Which area is 16 Longhirst Gardens, SY3 5PF in?

16 Longhirst Gardens, SY3 5PF sits in Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury. It falls within the SY3 postcode district.

Is 16 Longhirst Gardens, SY3 5PF in a safe area?

Police records around 16 Longhirst Gardens, SY3 5PF 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.

What schools are near 16 Longhirst Gardens, SY3 5PF?

The closest primary school to 16 Longhirst Gardens, SY3 5PF is Oxon CofE Primary School (812m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Shrewsbury College (2.2km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 16 Longhirst Gardens, SY3 5PF?

The closest bus stop to 16 Longhirst Gardens, SY3 5PF is Wenlock Edge House, 729m away. The nearest rail option is Shrewsbury Rail Station, 2.9km away.

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Overview

About 16 Longhirst Gardens

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16 Longhirst Gardens is a property in Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury (SY3 5PF). It has council tax band D.

It hasn't traded since July 2004, a hold of 22 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1997–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 14.5% per year.

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Planning history

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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Sale price has at least doubled since 1997.

Last sold (2004)

£215,000

Growth on file: 14.5% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

18 July 2004Most recent
£215,000
+142.9%over 6 years
23 December 1997
£88,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in SY3 5PF: £280,000 (2015–2008).

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Nearest stop

0.7 km

Wenlock Edge House — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Oxon CofE Primary School. 10 schools nearby.

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