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5a, Greyfriars Bridge, Longden Coleham, Shrewsbury, SY3 7DS

Property type
End terrace
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
1
From EPC
Floor area
38 m²
409 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 54
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 5a

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

5a is an end-of-terrace house in Shrewsbury (SY3 7DS). It has a recorded floor area of 38 m² (around 409 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows an E (score 54), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in May 2013 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 70), a 2-band jump. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. At 38 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 4 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 28–63 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to D, with this unit at the bottom.

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5a

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 5)
Feb 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E54
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
3.0 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2016from May 2013
EPC improved fromF30toE49
Walls
PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Oct 2021from Nov 2016
Low Energy Lighting
100%67%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jun 2022from Oct 2021
EPC improved fromE39toD60
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
InstantaneousMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
67%40%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Feb 2026from Jun 2022
EPC improved fromD60toE54
Low Energy Lighting
40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5a, Greyfriars Bridge, Longden Coleham, Shrewsbury, SY3 7DS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5a has no planning applications on record.

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

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Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.

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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.

5a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£135,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

On the street

Versus other Greyfriars Bridge homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 5a stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

54 (E)

Street avg 46 (E)

Above

Floor Area

38 m²

Street avg 43 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

1 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5a

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Environmental risk flagged
£14.99one-off

30-day money-back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.7 km

Bus Station Timetable — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Coleham Primary School. 18 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for SY3 7DS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.2dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 5a, Greyfriars Bridge, Longden Coleham, Shrewsbury, SY3 7DS. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.