What kind of home is 26 Alms Court, SY3 9JB?

26 Alms Court, SY3 9JB is a 1-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 26 Alms Court, SY3 9JB last change hands?

26 Alms Court, SY3 9JB last sold for £76,000 in March 2016, around 10 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £30,500 in March 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 26 Alms Court, SY3 9JB appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between March 1997 and March 2016, 26 Alms Court, SY3 9JB rose from £30,500 to £76,000, a change of £45,500. That works out to roughly +4.9% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 26 Alms Court, SY3 9JB?

The current EPC rating for 26 Alms Court, SY3 9JB is E with a score of 42 out of 100, lodged in December 2021. It has dropped from a C recorded in November 2009 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a D. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 26 Alms Court, SY3 9JB?

26 Alms Court, SY3 9JB has a recorded floor area of 33 m² (355 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 26 Alms Court, SY3 9JB use?

The latest EPC at 26 Alms Court, SY3 9JB records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 26 Alms Court, SY3 9JB?

26 Alms Court, SY3 9JB 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.

Which area is 26 Alms Court, SY3 9JB in?

26 Alms Court, SY3 9JB sits in Shrewsbury. It falls within the SY3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 26 Alms Court, SY3 9JB?

Police records around 26 Alms Court, SY3 9JB 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 26 Alms Court, SY3 9JB?

The closest primary school to 26 Alms Court, SY3 9JB is Meole Brace Church of England Primary School and Nursery (713m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Meole Brace School (855m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 26 Alms Court, SY3 9JB?

The closest bus stop to 26 Alms Court, SY3 9JB is Bus Station Timetable, 2.0km away. The nearest rail option is Shrewsbury Rail Station, 2.2km away.

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26 Alms Court, Shrewsbury, SY3 9JB

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 00

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

33 m²

355 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 42

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 26 Alms Court

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

26 Alms Court is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Shrewsbury (SY3 9JB). It has a recorded floor area of 33 m² (around 355 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. At 33 m² this is the 4th smallest of 26 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 31–55 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (42 versus a best of 77). The latest certificate (December 2021) shows an E (score 42), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it C (November 2009); the latest reading is 2 bands lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while main heating dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 56). Main heating runs on electricity.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Last changed hands 10 years ago, in March 2016. Across 1997–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £113,000 is 48.7% above the 2016 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1

Outside

ParkingYes

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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.

26 Alms Court sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2021

EPC Rating

E42

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 December 2031

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2021from Nov 2009

EPC improved fromC73toE42

Heating System

Gas BoilerUnderfloor

Heating system changed

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Gas MultipointImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system changed

Windows

SecondaryFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

60%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryGround Floor FlatEPC ENo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26 Alms Court, Shrewsbury, SY3 9JB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

26 Alms Court has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1997.

Current estimate

£113,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.9% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£76,000

Growth on file: 4.9% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

28 March 2016Most recent
£76,000
+16.9%over 4 years
27 April 2011
£65,000
+113.1%over 14 years
14 March 1997
£30,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in SY3 9JB: £170,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in SY3 9JB

On the street

Versus other Alms Court homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 26 Alms Court lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,303

Street avg £2,159

Above

Floor Area

33 m²

Street avg 33 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 1.8 t/year

Strongly below

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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.

£170k

1 Alms Court

SY3 9JB

1 bed

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SY3 9DQ

2 bed

£250k

1 Chantry Place

SY3 9FP

2 bed1 bath

£253k

1 Chatford Drive

SY3 9PG

3 bed1 bath

£286k

1 Dormouse Way

SY3 9FD

3 bed1 bath

£302k

1 Applewood Close

SY3 9GA

3 bed1 bath

£158k

1 Bestune Way

SY3 9PL

£194k

1 Bank Farm Mews, Talcott Drive

SY3 9DQ

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.

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Crime

160/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

2.0 km

Bus Station Timetable — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Meole Brace Church of England Primary School and Nursery. 13 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SY3 9JB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SY3 9JB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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