What kind of home is 5 Birch Row, SY5 0QQ?

5 Birch Row, SY5 0QQ is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 5 Birch Row, SY5 0QQ have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Birch Row, SY5 0QQ is A with a score of 96 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2014 (3 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Birch Row, SY5 0QQ?

5 Birch Row, SY5 0QQ has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (517 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Birch Row, SY5 0QQ use?

The latest EPC at 5 Birch Row, SY5 0QQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Birch Row, SY5 0QQ?

5 Birch Row, SY5 0QQ 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 5 Birch Row, SY5 0QQ in?

5 Birch Row, SY5 0QQ sits in Pontesbury, Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury. It falls within the SY5 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 5 Birch Row, SY5 0QQ?

Police records around 5 Birch Row, SY5 0QQ 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 5 Birch Row, SY5 0QQ?

The closest primary school to 5 Birch Row, SY5 0QQ is Pontesbury CofE Primary School (449m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Mary Webb School and Science College (472m).

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5 Birch Row, Pontesbury, Shrewsbury, SY5 0QQ

EPC A

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

48 m²

517 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 96

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 5 Birch Row

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

5 Birch Row is a semi-detached house in Pontesbury, Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury (SY5 0QQ). It has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (around 517 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2026) returns an A (score 96), the top energy band on the EPC scale. When first surveyed in October 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good, lighting went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. At 48 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 8 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 15–51 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to A, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (96 versus a worst of 46).

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode.

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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.

5 Birch Row ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

A96

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 2 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2026from Oct 2014

EPC improved fromD62toA96

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Birch Row, Pontesbury, Shrewsbury, SY5 0QQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Birch Row 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.

5 Birch Row has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£119,000

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 4 sales in SY5 0QQ: £69,975 (2013–2003).

Nearby sales in SY5 0QQ

On the street

Versus other Birch Row homes

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

On epc rating, 5 Birch Row stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

96 (A)

Street avg 66 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

48 m²

Street avg 45 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.1 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

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.

£119k

1 Castle Meadows, Pontesbury

SY5 0QE

£116k

1 Bailey Crescent, Pontesbury

SY5 0RE

£115k

1 Birch Row, Pontesbury

SY5 0QQ

1 bed1 bath

£166k

1 Bridge Mews, Minsterley

SY5 0BA

£180k

1 Alder Drive, Minsterley

SY5 0AT

2 bed

£198k

1 Castle Green, Station Road, Pontesbury

SY5 0QX

£200k

1 Bath Mews, Minsterley

SY5 0FD

£216k

1 Briar Close, Minsterley

SY5 0AX

3 bed1 bath

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

0.4 km

Pontesbury CofE Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SY5 0QQ 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 0QQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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