What type of property is 2 Besford Gardens, SY3 7BH?

2 Besford Gardens, SY3 7BH is a 6-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 2 Besford Gardens, SY3 7BH last change hands?

2 Besford Gardens, SY3 7BH last sold for £1,050,000 in January 2026. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £297,000 in March 2015. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Besford Gardens, SY3 7BH appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between March 2015 and January 2026, 2 Besford Gardens, SY3 7BH rose from £297,000 to £1,050,000, a change of £753,000. That works out to roughly +12.4% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Besford Gardens, SY3 7BH have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Besford Gardens, SY3 7BH is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in May 2024. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Besford Gardens, SY3 7BH?

2 Besford Gardens, SY3 7BH has a recorded floor area of 350 m² (3,767 sq ft), around 58 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 192% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SY3 7BH. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Besford Gardens, SY3 7BH heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Besford Gardens, SY3 7BH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 2 Besford Gardens, SY3 7BH?

2 Besford Gardens, SY3 7BH has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in June 2017. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 2 Besford Gardens, SY3 7BH?

2 Besford Gardens, SY3 7BH is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 2 Besford Gardens, SY3 7BH located?

2 Besford Gardens, SY3 7BH sits in Shrewsbury. It falls within the SY3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 2 Besford Gardens, SY3 7BH?

Police records around 2 Besford Gardens, SY3 7BH 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 2 Besford Gardens, SY3 7BH?

The closest primary school to 2 Besford Gardens, SY3 7BH is Coleham Primary School (378m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Shrewsbury College (1.4km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 Besford Gardens, SY3 7BH?

The closest bus stop to 2 Besford Gardens, SY3 7BH is Bus Station Timetable, 1.2km away. The nearest rail option is Shrewsbury Rail Station, 1.3km away.

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2 Besford Gardens, Shrewsbury, SY3 7BH

Solar panels3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

350 m²

3767 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 2 Besford Gardens

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

2 Besford Gardens is a six-bedroom semi-detached house in Shrewsbury (SY3 7BH). It has a recorded floor area of 350 m² (around 3767 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band F. The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since April 2016. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good.

At 350 m² the property is well over the postcode median (120 m² across 10 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 70% of similar EPCs). 6 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 4 is the typical count. It changed hands recently, sold January 2026 for £1,050,000. One planning record on file: new windows approved in 2017. Past consents include new windows, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2015–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 12.4% per year.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms6
Bathrooms4
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
StudyYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

Solar panelsYes

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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.

2 Besford Gardens's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2024

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

8.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 17 May 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2024from Apr 2016

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

58%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Besford Gardens, Shrewsbury, SY3 7BH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 2 Besford Gardens, Shrewsbury, SY3 7BH

1decisions18documents

Jun 2017
RenovationFull
Outcome in report
Removal of existing timber windows and replace with new painted timber windows to match adjoining property
New Windows
Documents
18 docs on file
Reference
17/01770/FUL
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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.

Latest sale on 2 Besford Gardens was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£1,100,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 12.4% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£1,050,000

Growth on file: 12.4% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

12 January 2026Most recent
£1,050,000
+32.9%over 9 years
1 September 2016
£790,000
+166.0%over 1 year
30 March 2015
£297,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SY3 7BH: £350,000 (2024–2019).

Nearby sales in SY3 7BH

On the street

Versus other Besford Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2 Besford Gardens is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,000

Street avg £2,583

Strongly above

Floor Area

350 m²

Street avg 126 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

10 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

8.1 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

Strongly below

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Area

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Crime

160/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.2 km

Bus Station Timetable — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Coleham Primary School. 18 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SY3 7BH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SY3 7BH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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