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BROOKES COURT, MILL STREET, WHITCHURCH, SHROPSHIRE SY13 1GA
Property details
Tenure
LEASEHOLD (113 years remaining on lease)
Floor area
81 m²
Council tax band
C
EPC rating
B
Year built
England and Wales: 2012 onwards
Last sold
£140,000 Jan 2024
Price per m²
£1,790/m²
Local average
£96,821 (+49.7%)
Deprivation
Decile 6 (17,328 of 33,755)
Street crime
50 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Penthouse Retirement Apartment For Residents 60 and Over
- Walking Distance To The Town Centre
- Bright Open Plan Lounge/Dining Room
- Well Equipped Kitchen
- Two Spacious Bedrooms
- Modern Bathroom With Both A Bath And A Shower Cubicle
- Well Maintained Communal Gardens
- On Site House Manager
- Lift To All Floors
- EPC B,Council Tax Band C
Additional details
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
- Sewerage
- Mains supply
- Heating
- Electric
- Accessibility
- Lift access, Level access
- Parking
- Yes
Description
LOCATION Situated on the Shropshire/Cheshire/Clwyd borders, the vibrant market town of Whitchurch offers a blend of traditional charm and modern convenience. Known for its strong sense of community spirit and historic character, Whitchurch is home to a diverse range of independent shops, four major supermarkets and other well-known national retailers, ensuring residents and visitors alike have everything they need close at hand. Education is well catered for, with both primary and secondary schools in town and the surrounding villages, making it a great choice for families. The town also boasts a recently constructed health centre. There is also a recently constructed leisure complex featuring an inclusive swimming pool and a range of fitness facilities for all. The renowned Hill Valley Hotel, Golf & Spa is located on the outskirts of the town which also offers great recreational amenities. For those commuting or exploring further afield, Whitchurch railway station is on a direct line between Crewe and Shrewsbury, with convenient connections to major cities including Manchester, London, and Birmingham. The town is also ideally positioned within 16 to 22 miles of larger urban centres such as Chester, Shrewsbury, Telford, Wrexham, and Crewe.
LOUNGE/DINER 16' 8" x 11' 3" (5.08m x 3.43m)
KITCHEN 11' 1" x 5' 3" (3.38m x 1.6m)
BEDROOM ONE 15' 9" x 9' 9" (4.8m x 2.97m)(max)
BEDROOM TWO 14' 3" x 8' 5" (4.34m x 2.57m)
BATHROOM 7' 8" x 7' 1" (2.34m x 2.16m)(max)
TENURE We are advised that the property is Leasehold and the Lease term being 125 years starting from 1st January 2012 with 113 years remaining. Vacant possession upon completion.
SERVICES We are advised that mains electricity, water and drainage are available. Barbers have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fittings etc or services to this property, so cannot confirm that they are in working order or fit for purpose. A buyer is recommended to obtain confirmation from their Surveyor or Solicitor. For broadband and mobile supply and coverage buyers are advised to visit the Ofcom mobile and broadband checker website.
SERVICE CHARGE/GROUND RENT We are advised that there is a Service Charge of currently £413.13 per month which covers the cost of all external maintenance, gardening/landscaping, external window cleaning, buildings insurance, water and sewerage costs, 24hr emergency system and house manager.The Ground Rent is currently £495 per annum.This will be confirmed by the solicitors during Pre-Contract enquiries.
LOCAL AUTHORITY Council Tax Band C. Shropshire Council, Shirehall, Shrewsbury, SY2 6ND. Tel:
PROPERTY INFORMATION We believe this information to be accurate, but it cannot be guaranteed. The fixtures, fittings, appliances and mains services have not been tested. If there is any point which is of particular importance please obtain professional confirmation. All measurements quoted are approximate. These particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract.
VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS By arrangement with the Agents Office at 34 High Street, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 1BB: Tel: or email:
HOW TO FIND THE PROPERTY Travel from our office directly up the High Street, at the mini roundabout turn left, at the next mini roundabout left again into Castle Hill, continue to the bottom of Castle Hill and then take the 2nd exit. Brookes Court can be found after a short distance on the right hand side.
ENERGY PERFORMANCE EPC B. The full energy performance certificate (EPC) is available for this property upon request.
AML REGULATIONS We are required by law to conduct anti-money laundering checks on all those buying a property. Whilst we retain responsibility for ensuring checks and any ongoing monitoring are carried out correctly, the initial checks are carried out on our behalf by Movebutler who will contact you once you have had an offer accepted on a property you wish to buy. The cost of these checks is £30 (incl. VAT), which covers the cost of obtaining relevant data and any manual checks and monitoring which might be required. This fee will need to be paid by you in advance, ahead of us issuing a memorandum of sale (in the case of a buyer), directly to Movebutler, and is non-refundable.
METHOD OF SALE For Sale by Private Treaty.
WH39699 170226 **
Listed by
Whitchurch
A M Arthan Ltd t/a Barbers
Reference: 172332425
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: B
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 03/05/2023
Expiry date: 02/05/2033
Current heating cost: £387/year
Potential heating cost: £334/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £1,500
Recommendations
- High heat retention storage heaters and dual immersion cylinder (£1,200 - £1,800)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Floorplans
Floorplan 1
EPC Graphs
EPC Front Page
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £144,950 | +3.5% |
| Sold | 26/01/2024 (2 years ago) | £140,000 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same street BROOKES COURT 17 MILL STREET, WHITCHURCH, SHROPSHIRE, SY13 1GA | £94,000 | 01/12/2025 | Flat |
| Same street BROOKES COURT 22 MILL STREET, WHITCHURCH, SHROPSHIRE, SY13 1GA | £165,000 | 09/06/2023 | Flat |
| Same street BROOKES COURT 10 MILL STREET, WHITCHURCH, SHROPSHIRE, SY13 1GA | £175,000 | 12/12/2022 | Flat |
| Same street BROOKES COURT 21 MILL STREET, WHITCHURCH, SHROPSHIRE, SY13 1GA | £152,500 | 09/12/2022 | Flat |
| 1 ROSEMARY COURT, WHITCHURCH, SHROPSHIRE, SY13 1DL | £112,000 | 24/06/2022 | Flat |
| Same street BROOKES COURT 5 MILL STREET, WHITCHURCH, SHROPSHIRE, SY13 1GA | £160,000 | 18/03/2022 | Flat |
| REGAL COURT APARTMENT 6 PARK AVENUE, WHITCHURCH, SHROPSHIRE, SY13 1BW | £93,000 | 16/08/2021 | Flat |
Street average: £149,300 (5 sales)
Area average: £102,500 (2 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Shropshire. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Shropshire. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Shropshire.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Wigan: £499/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Address
Park Avenue
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | Colour Supplies | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Wgstaffes of Whitchurch | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Whitchurch, Bus Station | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Yardington Road Jct | 0.2 miles |
| Hospital | Whitchurch Community Hospital | 0.4 miles |
| Train station | Whitchurch | 0.6 miles |
| Train station | Prees | 4.7 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total incidents | 50 |
Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physis Academy | Other | 0.1 miles | Good — 18 Jan 2024 |
| Whitchurch CofE Infant and Nursery Academy | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 1 Jul 2013 |
| Whitchurch CofE Junior Academy | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 18 Sep 2023 |
| Sir John Talbot's School | Secondary | 0.8 miles | Good — 30 Jan 2024 |
| Tilstock CofE Primary and Nursery | Primary | 2.2 miles | Good — 16 Jun 2022 |
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Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).