What kind of home is 17 Whitty Close, SY5 8QA?

17 Whitty Close, SY5 8QA is a detached house.

When did 17 Whitty Close, SY5 8QA last change hands?

17 Whitty Close, SY5 8QA last sold for £459,950 in March 2016, around 10 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 17 Whitty Close, SY5 8QA have?

The current EPC rating for 17 Whitty Close, SY5 8QA is C with a score of 80 out of 100, lodged in March 2026. It has dropped from a B recorded in March 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 17 Whitty Close, SY5 8QA?

17 Whitty Close, SY5 8QA has a recorded floor area of 185 m² (1,991 sq ft). That makes it about 64% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SY5 8QA. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 17 Whitty Close, SY5 8QA use?

The latest EPC at 17 Whitty Close, SY5 8QA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 17 Whitty Close, SY5 8QA?

17 Whitty Close, SY5 8QA is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 17 Whitty Close, SY5 8QA in?

17 Whitty Close, SY5 8QA sits in Bowbrook, Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury. It falls within the SY5 postcode district.

Is 17 Whitty Close, SY5 8QA in a safe area?

Police records around 17 Whitty Close, SY5 8QA 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 17 Whitty Close, SY5 8QA?

The closest primary school to 17 Whitty Close, SY5 8QA is Bowbrook Primary School (467m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Priory School (2.3km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 17 Whitty Close, SY5 8QA?

The closest bus stop to 17 Whitty Close, SY5 8QA is Wenlock Edge House, 282m away.

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17 Whitty Close, Bowbrook, Shrewsbury, SY5 8QA

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

185 m²

1991 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 80

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 17 Whitty Close

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

17 Whitty Close is a detached house in Bowbrook, Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury (SY5 8QA). It has a recorded floor area of 185 m² (around 1991 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band G. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (March 2016); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 185 m² the property is well over the postcode median (114 m² across 16 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. 10 years since the last transfer (March 2016). Today's modelled estimate of £624,000 is 35.7% above the 2016 sale price.

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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.

17 Whitty Close sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2026

EPC Rating

C80

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 24 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2026from Mar 2016

EPC improved fromB85toC80

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Whitty Close, Bowbrook, Shrewsbury, SY5 8QA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Whitty Close 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.

17 Whitty Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£624,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2016)

£459,950

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

24 March 2016Most recent
£459,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in SY5 8QA: £387,500 (2026–2022).

Nearby sales in SY5 8QA

On the street

Versus other Whitty Close homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

17 Whitty Close is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£2,486

Street avg £3,100

Strongly below

Floor Area

185 m²

Street avg 119 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

Strongly below

Years Held

10 years

Street avg 7 years

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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.

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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

70/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Wenlock Edge House — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Bowbrook Primary School. 10 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SY5 8QA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SY5 8QA

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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