What kind of home is 2a, Briar Close, SY5 0AX?

2a, Briar Close, SY5 0AX is a detached house.

What is the EPC rating for 2a, Briar Close, SY5 0AX?

The current EPC rating for 2a, Briar Close, SY5 0AX is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in March 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2a, Briar Close, SY5 0AX?

2a, Briar Close, SY5 0AX has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (689 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2a, Briar Close, SY5 0AX use?

The latest EPC at 2a, Briar Close, SY5 0AX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2a, Briar Close, SY5 0AX?

2a, Briar Close, SY5 0AX is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 2a, Briar Close, SY5 0AX in?

2a, Briar Close, SY5 0AX sits in Minsterley, Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury. It falls within the SY5 postcode district.

What is crime like near 2a, Briar Close, SY5 0AX?

Police records around 2a, Briar Close, SY5 0AX show an average of 70 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 49% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (20% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 2a, Briar Close, SY5 0AX?

The closest primary school to 2a, Briar Close, SY5 0AX is Minsterley Primary School (734m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Mary Webb School and Science College (2.6km).

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2a, Briar Close, Minsterley, Shrewsbury, SY5 0AX

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

64 m²

689 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 2a

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

2a is a detached house in Minsterley, Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury (SY5 0AX). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2020) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since December 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 112), a 3-band jump.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2020

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 17 March 2030

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2020from Dec 2009

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2a, Briar Close, Minsterley, Shrewsbury, SY5 0AX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2a has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

2a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£228,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in SY5 0AX: £139,000 (2019–2017).

Nearby sales in SY5 0AX

On the street

Versus other Briar Close homes

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

2a is notably below the street on floor area.

EPC Rating

67 (D)

Street avg 59 (D)

Above

Floor Area

64 m²

Street avg 67 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

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.

£233k

1 Callow Crescent, Minsterley

SY5 0BY

£216k

1 Briar Close, Minsterley

SY5 0AX

3 bed1 bath

£250k

1 Ashford Park, Pontesbury

SY5 0QW

£256k

1 Brooklands Lodge, Carver Street, Pontesbury

SY5 0SB

£200k

1 Bath Mews, Minsterley

SY5 0FD

£198k

1 Castle Green, Station Road, Pontesbury

SY5 0QX

£270k

1 Ashford Close, Pontesbury

SY5 0QS

2 bed

£272k

1, Arscott, Pontesbury

SY5 0XP

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

70/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Closest school

0.7 km

Minsterley Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SY5 0AX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SY5 0AX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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