What type of property is Shelton Lea, SY3 8BH?

Shelton Lea, SY3 8BH is a detached house.

When did Shelton Lea, SY3 8BH last change hands?

Shelton Lea, SY3 8BH last sold for £565,000 in July 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £286,500 in September 2002, so prices have been rising over 21 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of Shelton Lea, SY3 8BH changed over time?

Across 2 sales between September 2002 and July 2023, Shelton Lea, SY3 8BH rose from £286,500 to £565,000, a change of £278,500. That works out to roughly +3.3% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is Shelton Lea, SY3 8BH?

The current EPC rating for Shelton Lea, SY3 8BH is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in August 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2022. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Shelton Lea, SY3 8BH?

Shelton Lea, SY3 8BH has a recorded floor area of 176 m² (1,894 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is Shelton Lea, SY3 8BH heated?

The latest EPC at Shelton Lea, SY3 8BH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Shelton Lea, SY3 8BH?

Shelton Lea, SY3 8BH is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is Shelton Lea, SY3 8BH located?

Shelton Lea, SY3 8BH sits in Shelton, Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury. It falls within the SY3 postcode district.

What is crime like near Shelton Lea, SY3 8BH?

Police records around Shelton Lea, SY3 8BH 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 Shelton Lea, SY3 8BH?

The closest primary school to Shelton Lea, SY3 8BH is Oxon CofE Primary School (1.0km), 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 Shelton Lea, SY3 8BH?

The closest bus stop to Shelton Lea, SY3 8BH is Wenlock Edge House, 944m away. The nearest rail option is Shrewsbury Rail Station, 2.8km away.

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Shelton Lea, Shelton, Shrewsbury, SY3 8BH

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

176 m²

1894 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Shelton Lea

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

Shelton Lea is a detached house in Shelton, Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury (SY3 8BH). It has a recorded floor area of 176 m² (around 1894 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (August 2025) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in June 2022 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good.

Across 2002–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £672,000 is 18.9% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£298/sq ft) was about 74.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold July 2023 for £565,000.

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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)

Aug 2025

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2025from Jun 2022

EPC improved fromD62toC73

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

62%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Shelton Lea, Shelton, Shrewsbury, SY3 8BH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Shelton Lea has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Shelton Lea valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£672,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.3% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£565,000

Growth on file: 3.3% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

18 July 2023Most recent
£565,000
+97.2%over 20 years
12 September 2002
£286,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in SY3 8BH: £468,000 (2025–2017).

Nearby sales in SY3 8BH

On the street

Versus the street

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², Shelton Lea stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,210

Street avg £2,098

Strongly above

Floor Area

176 m²

Street avg 240 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 9 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 11.1 t/year

Strongly above

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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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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.

Full Shrewsbury report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.9 km

Wenlock Edge House — bus stop.

Closest school

1.0 km

Oxon CofE Primary School. 10 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SY3 8BH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SY3 8BH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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