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12, Holcroft Way, Cross Houses

SY5 6LQ

SHREWSBURY

Current

D

64

Potential

B

86

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached house is located in SHREWSBURY, SY5 6LQ. The property offers 70mยฒ (753 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a 1990s-era home. With an EPC rating of D (64/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (86/100). The property uses electric storage heaters, which charge overnight on cheaper electricity tariffs. While having low installation costs, running costs are typically higher than gas central heating. A heat pump could reduce electricity use by 60-70%. The walls feature cavity wall insulation with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Double glazing is installed, though the efficiency rating suggests older units. Modern low-E double glazing can be up to 40% more efficient than units installed before 2002. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ701, comprising ยฃ516 for heating, ยฃ118 for hot water, and ยฃ67 for lighting. The property produces 4.9 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home. The property last sold in July 2017 for ยฃ150,000, with 2 recorded sales in our database.

How Does 12, Holcroft Way Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 64/100, this SHREWSBURY property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of ยฃ701 are approximately ยฃ1099 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the SY5 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property64
Average60
+7% better
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vs SHREWSBURY

This property64
Average62
+3% better
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vs SY5

This property64
Average56
+14% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 64/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ106/year less than the SHREWSBURY average

Energy Efficiency Rating

๐Ÿ“Š Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
Potential
C69-80
D55-68
Current
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

D(64 points)

Potential Rating

B(86 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 11 Mar 2013

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Property Information

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Full Address

12, Holcroft Way

Cross Houses

SY5 6LQ

SHREWSBURY

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1996-2002

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Floor Area

70.0 mยฒ

4.0 total rooms

4.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

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Efficiency Score

64 / 100

Potential: 86

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

4.9 tonnes/year

71 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

399 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

11 Mar 2013

marketed sale

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About SHREWSBURY

SHREWSBURY is situated in Shrewsbury, Wales. Properties in SHREWSBURY have an average EPC rating of D (score 62/100). Heating costs are ยฃ291 below the SHREWSBURY average, offering good value. The SY5 postcode district contains over 7600 registered properties.

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Property Sale History

ยฃ150,000

27 July 2017

Type: Semi-Detached

โ†˜ยฃ17,000(-10.2%)

vs previous sale

ยฃ167,000

30 June 2016

Type: Semi-Detached

Market Insights: This property has sold 2 times since 2015.

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Electric storage heaters

ยฃ516.0/yr

Save ยฃ116/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ118.0/yr

Save ยฃ40/yr

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Lighting

60.0% low energy

ยฃ67.0/yr

Save ยฃ19/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Pitched, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

Solid, limited insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Electric storage heaters

Average
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Main Fuel

electricity (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets

Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Mereside Church of England Primary Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“2.8 miles awayโ€ขSY2 6LE
?Not yet rated

Condover CofE Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“2.8 miles awayโ€ขSY5 7AA

Last inspected: May 2022

โœ“Good

St Lucia's CofE Primary School & Nursery

Primary
๐Ÿ“3.3 miles awayโ€ขSY4 4TZ

Last inspected: Jun 2018

โœ“Good

St Giles CofE Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“3.5 miles awayโ€ขSY2 5NJ

Last inspected: Oct 2019

โš ๏ธRequires improvement

Belvidere School

Secondary
๐Ÿ“3.6 miles awayโ€ขSY2 5LA
?Not yet rated

Belvidere Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“3.8 miles awayโ€ขSY2 5YB

Last inspected: Oct 2022

โš ๏ธRequires improvement

Meole Brace Church of England Primary and Nursery

Primary
๐Ÿ“3.8 miles awayโ€ขSY3 9HG

Last inspected: Nov 2019

โœ“Good

Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School

Primary
๐Ÿ“3.8 miles awayโ€ขSY3 0NU
?Not yet rated

About school ratings: Ofsted ratings range from Outstanding to Inadequate. These ratings are based on inspections of teaching quality, leadership, pupil behavior, and safety. Note that school catchment areas vary - check with the school or local council for admission details.

Data source: School information from Get Information About Schools (GIAS). Distances are approximate. Always verify school catchment areas directly with the school or local education authority.

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Broadband & Connectivity

๐Ÿš€Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 370 Mbps

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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:370 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:56 Mbps
Maximum:200 Mbps

Available Providers

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What do these speeds mean? 10-30 Mbps: Good for browsing and streaming. 30-100 Mbps: Great for multiple users and HD streaming. 100-300 Mbps: Excellent for 4K streaming and gaming. 300+ Mbps: Perfect for large households and heavy internet use.

Data source: Broadband speeds are from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 report (July 2025 release). Data shows typical speeds available in this postcode area. Actual speeds at this specific property may vary depending on line quality, distance from exchange, and chosen provider. Always verify availability with providers before committing.

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About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

Data Sources: This report contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Data from: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, and Police.uk crime statistics.

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