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8 Birch Row, Pontesbury, Shrewsbury, SY5 0QQ

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
51 m²
549 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 76
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Social Rental
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Overview

About 8 Birch Row

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

8 Birch Row is a semi-detached house in Pontesbury, Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury (SY5 0QQ). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since August 2013. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. At 51 m² this is the 7th 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 across 8 units on file.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Aug 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C76
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.6 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 August 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2023from Aug 2013
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

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Late 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Birch Row, Pontesbury, Shrewsbury, SY5 0QQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Birch Row has no planning applications on record.

1

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.

8 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).

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.

Floor Area for 8 Birch Row runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

76 (C)

Street avg 69 (D)

Above

Floor Area

51 m²

Street avg 44 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Birch Row

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

Go deeper on the local area

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 0QQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SY5 0QQ

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 8 Birch Row, Pontesbury, Shrewsbury, SY5 0QQ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.