5, Merlin Road
5, Merlin Road
Description & Estimates
Public records show 5, Merlin Road, Shrewsbury to be a mid-century freehold house with 1,786 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 755 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 5 bedrooms with a garden.
5, Merlin Road, Shrewsbury has an estimated sale value of £533,752 and an estimated rental value of £1,587 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Merlin Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 lies within the SY3 postal district.
Our Data Sources
5, Merlin Road, Shrewsbury has 31 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in September 2014 and a single entry in the EPC database dated July 2014.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 4 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 5, Merlin Road, Shrewsbury would be worth £560,439, with a potential rental value of £1,667 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £496,389, with a rental value of £1,476 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Recent Market Change
The estimated sale value of 5, Merlin Road, Shrewsbury has declined by £15,430 (2.9%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has climbed by £15 (0.9%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 3.6%.
Plot Size
5, Merlin Road, Shrewsbury occupies a 755 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 19 other houses in this postcode, 13 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 5th largest.
Energy Efficiency
5, Merlin Road, Shrewsbury has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 23 Jul 2014.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
5, Merlin Road, Shrewsbury last changed hands on 5th September 2014, selling for £389,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold 3 times since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 72.4% since September 2014.
- Sold Sep 2014£389,000
- Sold Dec 2005£280,000
- Sold Jul 2003£248,500
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 870 metres of 5, Merlin Road, Shrewsbury across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 23, Mossbank Way, Shrewsbury, SY3 8XW, a freehold house, sold at £506,000 on the 21st January 2025.
Read more about house prices in SY3.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 5, Merlin Road, Shrewsbury as the 4th largest and the 4th most expensive of the 19 addresses on Merlin Road, Shrewsbury, SY3.
Against the SY3 postcode district average, it is £206k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 1.0kmOxon CofE Primary School
- 1.1kmWoodfield Infant School & Nursery
- 1.1kmSt George's Junior School
- 2.4kmThe Priory School
- 2.7kmMeole Brace School
- 4.6kmBelvidere School
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Public Transport Nearby
Shrewsbury station is the nearest stop to 5, Merlin Road, Shrewsbury at 2.7 kilometres away.
- 2.7kmShrewsbury
- 11.2kmYorton
- 16.6kmWem
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show superfast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
