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5 The Cottages, Hopton, Nesscliffe, Shrewsbury, SY4 1DG

Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
61 m²
657 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 63
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 5 The Cottages

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

5 The Cottages is a mid-terrace house in Nesscliffe, Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury (SY4 1DG). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 4 certificates since December 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Average; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 117), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

Most recent transfer was December 2024 at £165,000 — fresh data. At 61 m² it sits well below the postcode median (91 m² across 5 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Today's modelled estimate of £202,000 is 22.4% above the 2024 sale price.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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 4)
Aug 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D63
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2010from Dec 2009
EPC improved fromD61toE49
Hot Water
PoorVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof
AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%84%

More low energy lighting installed

Jan 2013from Apr 2010
EPC improved fromE49toC73
Hot Water
Very PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Aug 2023from Jan 2013
EPC improved fromC73toD63
Hot Water
AverageVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 The Cottages, Hopton, Nesscliffe, Shrewsbury, SY4 1DG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 The Cottages has no planning applications on record.

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

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

£202,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£165,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 16 December 2024Most recent

    £165,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SY4 1DG: £187,500 (2025–2024).

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On the street

Versus the street

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 5 The Cottages runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,705

Street avg £2,134

Above

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 114 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

On par
Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£205k

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3 bed
£209k

1, Elbridge, Ruyton Xi Towns

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£233k

1 Bromleys Forge, Mytton, Montford Bridge

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£239k

1 Folly Cottages, Shrawardine

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£245k

1 Bank View, Holyhead Road, Nesscliffe

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£246k

1 Alderton Cottage, Alderton, Montford Bridge

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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

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Closest school

0.7 km

St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SY4 1DG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SY4 1DG

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for SY4 1DG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.2dB

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

Common questions

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