What type of property is 24 Besford Square, SY3 7PG?

24 Besford Square, SY3 7PG is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 24 Besford Square, SY3 7PG last change hands?

24 Besford Square, SY3 7PG last sold for £97,500 in July 2016, around 10 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 24 Besford Square, SY3 7PG?

The current EPC rating for 24 Besford Square, SY3 7PG is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in August 2017. It has improved from a F recorded in May 2016 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 24 Besford Square, SY3 7PG?

24 Besford Square, SY3 7PG has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (506 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 24 Besford Square, SY3 7PG heated?

The latest EPC at 24 Besford Square, SY3 7PG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 24 Besford Square, SY3 7PG have?

24 Besford Square, SY3 7PG has council approval for two-storey rear extension granted in May 2014 under ref. 14/01079/FUL. The wider record also shows 1 refused application. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 24 Besford Square, SY3 7PG?

24 Besford Square, SY3 7PG is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 24 Besford Square, SY3 7PG located?

24 Besford Square, SY3 7PG sits in Shrewsbury. It falls within the SY3 postcode district.

What is crime like near 24 Besford Square, SY3 7PG?

Police records around 24 Besford Square, SY3 7PG 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 24 Besford Square, SY3 7PG?

The closest primary school to 24 Besford Square, SY3 7PG is Coleham Primary School (217m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Shrewsbury College (1.2km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 24 Besford Square, SY3 7PG?

The closest bus stop to 24 Besford Square, SY3 7PG is Bus Station Timetable, 1.1km away. The nearest rail option is Shrewsbury Rail Station, 1.2km away.

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24 Besford Square, Shrewsbury, SY3 7PG

2 planning records

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

47 m²

506 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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About 24 Besford Square

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

24 Besford Square is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Shrewsbury (SY3 7PG). It has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (around 506 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2017) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in May 2016 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91).

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Today's modelled estimate of £177,000 sits 81.5% above the 2016 sale of £97,500. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sold in July 2016, so it's been off the market for around 10 years.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

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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.

24 Besford Square ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2017

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 31 August 2027

11 months remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2017from May 2016

EPC improved fromF32toC72

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + TRVs

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 24 Besford Square, Shrewsbury, SY3 7PG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a two-storey rear extension at 24 Besford Square.

2 applications on record at 24 Besford Square, Shrewsbury, SY3 7PG

2decisions1extensions15documents

Sept 2005
RenovationFull
Outcome in report
Replacement windows to front elevation. (Article 4 Direction)
New Windows
Reference
SA/05/1062/F
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
ExtensionMay 2014Decision

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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.

24 Besford Square valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£177,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2016)

£97,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

7 July 2016Most recent
£97,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in SY3 7PG: £170,000 (2026–2021).

Nearby sales in SY3 7PG

On the street

Versus other Besford Square homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 24 Besford Square runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,074

Street avg £2,834

Below

Floor Area

47 m²

Street avg 49 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

160/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.1 km

Bus Station Timetable — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 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 7PG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SY3 7PG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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