Energy Performance Certificate
The Birches, Post Office Lane
SY5 8LR
SHREWSBURY
Current
D
61
Potential
D
61
At a Glance
About This Property
This semi-detached house is located in SHREWSBURY, SY5 8LR. The property offers 114.13m² (1228 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 7 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. With an EPC rating of D (61/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. The property benefits from a highly efficient gas central heating system, likely a modern condensing boiler achieving 90%+ efficiency. 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 £881, comprising £723 for heating, £102 for hot water, and £56 for lighting. The property produces 3.9 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.
How Does The Birches Compare?
With an energy efficiency score of 61/100, this SHREWSBURY property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of £881 are approximately £919 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. The 114.13m² floor area is above the UK average of 87m². At 3.9 tonnes of CO2 per year, emissions are below the UK average of 4.5 tonnes.
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.
How This Property Compares
vs UK Average
vs SHREWSBURY
vs SY5
National Ranking: With an EPC score of 61/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.
Top 55% nationally
Energy Costs: £74/year more than the SHREWSBURY average
Energy Efficiency Rating
📊 Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Potential Rating
Based on assessment dated 22 Jan 2010
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Property Information
Full Address
The Birches
Post Office Lane
Hanwood
SY5 8LR
SHREWSBURY
Property Type
House
Semi-Detached
Construction Age
England and Wales: 1930-1949
Floor Area
114.13 m²
7.0 total rooms
7.0 heated
Tenure
owner-occupied
Efficiency Score
61 / 100
Potential: 61
CO₂ Emissions
3.9 tonnes/year
39 kg/m²
Energy Consumption
277 kWh/m²/year
Last Inspected
22 Jan 2010
marketed sale
About SHREWSBURY
SHREWSBURY is situated in Shrewsbury, Wales. Properties in SHREWSBURY have an average EPC rating of D (score 62/100). The SY5 postcode district contains over 7600 registered properties. Built during the mid-20th century suburban expansion, this property reflects the housing developments common to the SHREWSBURY area.
Location & Nearby Area
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Annual Energy Costs
Heating
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
£723.0/yr
Hot Water
£102.0/yr
Lighting
90.0% low energy
£56.0/yr
Building Elements
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Windows
Fully double glazed
Floor
Suspended, no insulation (assumed)
Heating System
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Main Fuel
mains gas - this is for backwards compatibility only and should not be used
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 90% of fixed outlets
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View UK Property Insights →Nearby Schools
Within 3 miles of this property
St Thomas and St Anne CofE Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Mar 2023
Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School
PrimaryLongden CofE Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Oct 2023
Radbrook Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jan 2020
Oxon CofE Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jun 2023
Meole Brace School
SecondaryLast inspected: May 2023
The Priory School
SecondaryLast inspected: Jun 2013
Meole Brace Church of England Primary and Nursery
PrimaryLast inspected: Nov 2019
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.
Broadband & Connectivity
Average download speed: 165 Mbps
Download Speed
Upload Speed
Available Providers
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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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.