What type of property is 1 Dargate Close, SY3 9QE?

1 Dargate Close, SY3 9QE is a detached house.

When did 1 Dargate Close, SY3 9QE last change hands?

1 Dargate Close, SY3 9QE last sold for £155,000 in January 2003, around 24 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Dargate Close, SY3 9QE?

The current EPC rating for 1 Dargate Close, SY3 9QE is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in September 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in January 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Dargate Close, SY3 9QE?

1 Dargate Close, SY3 9QE has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (872 sq ft). That makes it about 23% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SY3 9QE. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Dargate Close, SY3 9QE heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Dargate Close, SY3 9QE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Dargate Close, SY3 9QE?

1 Dargate Close, SY3 9QE is in council tax band C.

Where is 1 Dargate Close, SY3 9QE located?

1 Dargate Close, SY3 9QE sits in Shrewsbury. It falls within the SY3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Dargate Close, SY3 9QE?

Police records around 1 Dargate Close, SY3 9QE 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 1 Dargate Close, SY3 9QE?

The closest primary school to 1 Dargate Close, SY3 9QE is Meole Brace Church of England Primary School and Nursery (537m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Meole Brace School (616m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Dargate Close, SY3 9QE?

The closest bus stop to 1 Dargate Close, SY3 9QE is Wenlock Edge House, 2.7km away.

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1 Dargate Close, Shrewsbury, SY3 9QE

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

81 m²

872 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1 Dargate Close

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

1 Dargate Close is a detached house in Shrewsbury (SY3 9QE). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2025) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in January 2022 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77).

Untraded for 24 years, with the last transfer in January 2003. Today's modelled estimate of £309,000 sits 99.4% above the 2003 sale of £155,000. At 81 m² it's 23.9% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (107 m² median across 4 EPCs). It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 75% of similar EPCs).

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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)

Sept 2025

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 30 September 2035

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2025from Jan 2022

EPC improved fromE39toD65

Main Fuel

OilGas

Switched from oil to mains gas, reducing emissions and costs

Heating Controls

FullThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Dargate Close, Shrewsbury, SY3 9QE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Dargate Close 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.

1 Dargate Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£309,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2003)

£155,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

17 January 2003Most recent
£155,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SY3 9QE: £212,000 (2006–2005).

Nearby sales in SY3 9QE

On the street

Versus other Dargate Close homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 1 Dargate Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,914

Street avg £1,997

Strongly below

Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 105 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

On par

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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.

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Crime

160/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

2.7 km

Wenlock Edge House — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Meole Brace Church of England Primary School and Nursery. 10 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SY3 9QE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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