The Firs, Bishops Castle
The Firs, Bishops Castle
Description & Estimates
Public records show The Firs, Bishops Castle to be a period freehold house with 1,636 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 11,659 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 4 bedrooms with a garden.
The Firs, Bishops Castle has an estimated sale value of £438,146 and an estimated rental value of £1,191 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Colebatch, Bishops Castle, SY9 lies within the SY9 postal district.
Our Data Sources
The Firs, Bishops Castle has 21 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in July 2018 and a single entry in the EPC database dated January 2024.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 1 out of 5 and is considered of low accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate The Firs, Bishops Castle would be worth £460,054, with a potential rental value of £1,251 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £407,476, with a rental value of £1,108 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 The Firs, Bishops Castle has dropped by £8,000 (1.8%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has risen by £36 (3.0%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 3.3%.
Plot Size
The Firs, Bishops Castle occupies a 11,659 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 26 other houses in this postcode, 16 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 4th largest.
Energy Efficiency
The Firs, Bishops Castle has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of E. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 08 Jan 2024.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Room heaters, wood logs.
Sold Prices
The Firs, Bishops Castle last changed hands on 27th July 2018, selling for £350,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold twice since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 28.5% since July 2018.
- Sold Jul 2018£350,000
- Sold Jun 1997£135,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 6.5 kilometres of The Firs, Bishops Castle across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 28, Brick Meadow, Bishops Castle, SY9 5DH, a freehold house, sold at £365,000 on the 14th March 2025.
Read more about house prices in SY9.
•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 The Firs, Bishops Castle as the 20th largest and the 21st most expensive of the 52 addresses on Colebatch, Bishops Castle, SY9.
Against the SY9 postcode district average, it is £81k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 1.6kmBishops Castle Primary School
- 3.3kmLydbury North Church of England Primary School
- 6.8kmSt George's CofE Academy, Clun
- 1.3kmThe Community College, Bishop's Castle
- 15.3kmChurch Stretton School
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Public Transport Nearby
Broome station is the nearest stop to The Firs, Bishops Castle at 10.1 kilometres away.
- 10.1kmBroome
- 11.4kmHopton Heath
- 11.9kmCraven Arms
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 medium risk of flooding.
