What kind of home is 2 Birch Grove, SY4 1LH?

2 Birch Grove, SY4 1LH is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 2 Birch Grove, SY4 1LH sell for?

2 Birch Grove, SY4 1LH last sold for £144,000 in May 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Birch Grove, SY4 1LH?

The current EPC rating for 2 Birch Grove, SY4 1LH is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in December 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2014 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Birch Grove, SY4 1LH?

2 Birch Grove, SY4 1LH has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (657 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SY4 1LH. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Birch Grove, SY4 1LH use?

The latest EPC at 2 Birch Grove, SY4 1LH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 2 Birch Grove, SY4 1LH?

The most recent planning decision at 2 Birch Grove, SY4 1LH was a refusal for side extension (ref. 24/02068/CPL) in June 2024. Earlier filings include 1 approved application on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Birch Grove, SY4 1LH?

2 Birch Grove, SY4 1LH 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 2 Birch Grove, SY4 1LH in?

2 Birch Grove, SY4 1LH sits in Ruyton Xi Towns, Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury. It falls within the SY4 postcode district.

Is 2 Birch Grove, SY4 1LH in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Birch Grove, SY4 1LH show an average of 1 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 60% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

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2 Birch Grove, Ruyton Xi Towns, Shrewsbury, SY4 1LH

2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

61 m²

657 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 2 Birch Grove

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

2 Birch Grove is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Ruyton Xi Towns, Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury (SY4 1LH). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (December 2024) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in October 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

Today's modelled estimate of £216,000 sits 50% above the 2024 sale of £144,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£219/sq ft) was about 102.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 61 m² it's 16% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (73 m² median across 30 EPCs). Sold May 2024 for £144,000.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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 3)

Dec 2024

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2022from Oct 2014

EPC improved fromE42toF27

Heating Controls

Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

50%17%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Dec 2024from Oct 2022

EPC improved fromF27toC69

Main Fuel

OilGas

Switched from oil to mains gas, reducing emissions and costs

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

PoorGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

17%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Birch Grove, Ruyton Xi Towns, Shrewsbury, SY4 1LH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A a side extension application was refused at 2 Birch Grove in 2024.

Jul 2024
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Single storey · Side of property
Erection of single storey extension to side of existing dwelling
Agent
Heeleys
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
24/02236/FUL
View planning record
Jun 2024
ExtensionOutline
In report
Extension: Side of property
Single storey extension to side
Agent
Heeleys
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
24/02068/CPL
View planning record

What's in 2 Birch Grove, Ruyton Xi Towns, Shrewsbury, SY4 1LH's planning history?

Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

2 Birch Grove valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£216,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£144,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

30 May 2024Most recent
£144,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SY4 1LH: £88,000 (2024–2006).

Nearby sales in SY4 1LH

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On the street

Versus other Birch Grove homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2 Birch Grove outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

69 (C)

Street avg 64 (D)

Above

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 67 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

Comparables

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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

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Closest school

0.3 km

St John the Baptist 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 1LH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SY4 1LH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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