5 Lacon Drive, Wem, Shrewsbury, SY4 5JA is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 678 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £249,327 , which equates to approximately £368 per square foot. It was last sold on 4 Mar 2025 for £252,000. Since then, the value has decreased by £2,673, representing a 1.1% decrease, or approximately 1.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £249,327 is:

  • 0.3% higher than the average property price on Lacon Drive
  • 4.1% higher than the average in the SY4 5JA postcode area
  • and 24.6% lower than the average price for Shrewsbury as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 22 March 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
678 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£249,327
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£368
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Lacon Drive, Wem, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 5JA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 22 Mar 2024.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 17 Sep 2021, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SY4 5JA

10 th / 13
Price Rank
4% higher than average
11 th / 11
Size Rank
12% smaller than average
4 th / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
18% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SY4 5JA , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 10th out of 13. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 11 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 11th out of 11 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£249,327
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-1 %
4 Mar 2025
£252,000
Leasehold
+7.2 %
10 Jun 2022
£235,000
Leasehold
+261.5 %
30 Nov 2001
£65,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 3
size: 709 sq ft
sale price: £158,000
sale date: 14 Nov 2018
rooms: 5
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £179,000
sale date: 27 Nov 2015
rooms: 5
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £215,000
sale date: 8 Jul 2019
rooms: 4
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £180,000
sale date: 11 Dec 2020
rooms: 6
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £263,000
sale date: 30 Aug 2022

Data Sources

The property at 5 Lacon Drive, Wem, Shrewsbury, SY4 5JA appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 4 Mar 2025. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 22 Mar 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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