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TALBOT COURT, SALOP STREET, BRIDGNORTH, SHROPSHIRE WV16 5BR

1 beds 1 baths 753 sq ft Listed 4 Oct 2024 (-655d)

£135,000

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD (114 years remaining on lease)

Floor area

70 m²

Council tax band

B

EPC rating

B

Year built

England and Wales: 2012 onwards

Last sold

£120,000 Feb 2026

Price per m²

£1,929/m²

Local average

£138,750 (-2.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (25,755 of 33,755)

Street crime

88 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Homeowners' lounge with audio visual equipment
  • Waitress service restaurant
  • Domestic assistance (1hr included in service charge - additional hours by arrangement)
  • Personal care packages available from the onsite CQC registered care agency
  • Estates Manager + 24-hour on-site staffing
  • Guest suite & Laundry room
  • Full wheelchair accessibilty
  • Landscaped gardens
  • Mobility scooter charging point
  • To arrange an appointment to view telephone

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

A beautifully presented larger than average one bedroom apartment situated on the ground floor of this prestigious McCarthy Stone development. Pet friendly and energy efficient, designed specifically to assist in independent living. Part of our Retirement Living Plus range with one hours domestic help included in the service charge.

Summary - Located in rural Shropshire, close to the Welsh border is the picturesque market town of Bridgnorth. Situated on the banks of the river Severn, Bridgnorth is two towns in one. The High Town sits atop steep sandstone cliffs with views of the Severn valley and Low Town below. Talbot Court sits within the High Town, less than half a mile from the High Street where you will find lots of high street and independent shops.

Talbot Court is one of McCarthy & Stones Retirement Living PLUS range (formally Assisted Living) and is facilitated to provide it's homeowners' with extra care. An Estates Manager is on hand to manage the day to day running of the development and attend to any queries you may have. Within the service charge homeowners are allocated 1 hours domestic assistance per week, however, additional hours can be arranged by prior appointment. There are a range of personal care packages to suit your requirements - these are provided by the onsite CQC registered care team. For your reassurance the development has 24-Hour on-site staffing, secure camera entry systems and 24-Hour emergency call system provided by a personal pendant with static call points in bathroom and main bedroom. The development has a homeowners' lounge which is a superb venue for socialising with friends and family. If your guests have travelled from afar, they can extend their stay by booking into the development Guest Suite (usually for a fee of £25 per night - subject to availability) which has an en-suite shower room, tea and coffee making facilities and a TV. For added convenience there is an onsite waitress service restaurant with freshly cooked meals provided everyday.

It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 70 years of age or over.

Moving Made Easy - Moving is a huge step, but don’t let that hold you back. We have a range of services to help your move go smoothly, including:

• FREE Entitlements Advice to help you find out what benefits you may be entitled to that can assist with service charges or living costs.

• Part Exchange service to help you move without the hassle of having to sell your own home.

• Removal Services that can help you declutter and move you in to your new home.

• Conveyancing specialists who are experienced with sales and purchases of McCarthy Stone retirement properties.

For more information speak with our Property Consultant today.

Entrance Hall - Front door with spy hole leads to a welcoming entrance hallway, having the 24-hour Tunstall emergency response system, a door to a walk-in storage cupboard/airing cupboard. Smoke detector. Security door entry system with intercom. Other doors lead to the bedroom, living room and bathroom.

Living Room - A well-proportioned lounge with two UPVC double glazed windows. TV and telephone points (Sky/Sky+ connectivity - subscription fees may apply). Two ceiling points. Raised electric power sockets and an attractive feature fireplace with inset electric fire makes a lovely focal point. An oak effect door with glazed panels leads to the kitchen.

Kitchen - Fully fitted modern kitchen with tiled floor. Stainless steel sink with lever tap. Double glazed window. Built-in oven with space above for a microwave. Ceramic hob and extractor hood. Fitted integrated fridge/freezer and dishwasher space.

Bedroom - Double bedroom with built in wardrobe with mirrored doors. Ceiling lights, TV and phone point. Raised power sockets. Emergency pull-cord.

Bathroom - The bathroom comprises of a low level bath, level access shower, WC, vanity unit with wash basin and mirror above. Shaver point. Emergency pull cord. Slip resistant flooring.

Car Parking Permit Scheme-Subject To Availability - Parking is by allocated space subject to availability. The fee is usually £250 per annum, but may vary by development. Permits are available on a first come, first served basis. Please check with the House Manager on site for availability.

Service Charge (Breakdown) - • Cleaning of communal windows
• Water rates for communal areas and apartments
• Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
• 24 hour emergency call system
• Upkeep of gardens and grounds
• Repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior communal areas
• Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas
• Buildings insurance

The Service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV, but does include the cost of your House Manager, your water rates, our 24 hour emergency call system, the heating and maintenance of all communal areas, exterior property maintenance and gardening. To find out more about the service charges please please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager.

Service charge: £10,001.61 per annum (for financial year ending 30/09/2026)

Lease Information - Lease term: 125 years from 1st June 2014
Ground rent : £435 per annum
Ground rent review: 1st June 2029

Additional Information & Services - • Superfast Fibre Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage

Listed by

Bournemouth

McCarthy & Stone Management Services

Reference: 153385598

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: B

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 07/10/2024

Expiry date: 06/10/2034

Current heating cost: £238/year

Potential heating cost: £238/year

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EE Rating

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Price history

-25% since 2017

Event Date Price % change
Sold 23/02/2026 (4 months ago) £120,000 -20%
Sold 10/10/2022 (3 years ago) £150,000 -6.3%
Sold 31/10/2017 (8 years ago) £160,000

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
THE TOLL HOUSE WESTGATE, BRIDGNORTH, SHROPSHIRE, WV16 5BN £155,000 20/01/2025 Flat
Same street TALBOT COURT 19 SALOP STREET, BRIDGNORTH, SHROPSHIRE, WV16 5BR £132,549 09/10/2023 Flat
Same street TALBOT COURT 34 SALOP STREET, BRIDGNORTH, SHROPSHIRE, WV16 5BR £94,000 10/07/2023 Flat
Same street TALBOT COURT 30 SALOP STREET, BRIDGNORTH, SHROPSHIRE, WV16 5BR £140,000 24/02/2023 Flat
Same street TALBOT COURT 52 SALOP STREET, BRIDGNORTH, SHROPSHIRE, WV16 5BR £100,000 03/01/2023 Flat
Same street TALBOT COURT 57 SALOP STREET, BRIDGNORTH, SHROPSHIRE, WV16 5BR £105,000 13/12/2022 Flat
Same street TALBOT COURT 32 SALOP STREET, BRIDGNORTH, SHROPSHIRE, WV16 5BR £125,000 25/11/2022 Flat
Same street TALBOT COURT 24 SALOP STREET, BRIDGNORTH, SHROPSHIRE, WV16 5BR £135,000 28/10/2022 Flat
Same street TALBOT COURT 29 SALOP STREET, BRIDGNORTH, SHROPSHIRE, WV16 5BR £127,500 22/07/2022 Flat
9 ST MARYS COURT, BRIDGNORTH, SHROPSHIRE, WV16 4DZ £165,000 25/05/2022 Flat
Same street TALBOT COURT 10 SALOP STREET, BRIDGNORTH, SHROPSHIRE, WV16 5BR £140,000 27/04/2022 Flat
10 ST MARYS COURT, BRIDGNORTH, SHROPSHIRE, WV16 4DZ £175,000 31/03/2022 Flat
Same street TALBOT COURT 28 SALOP STREET, BRIDGNORTH, SHROPSHIRE, WV16 5BR £115,000 25/02/2022 Flat
Same street TALBOT COURT 49 SALOP STREET, BRIDGNORTH, SHROPSHIRE, WV16 5BR £110,000 11/01/2022 Flat
Same street TALBOT COURT 5 SALOP STREET, BRIDGNORTH, SHROPSHIRE, WV16 5BR £125,000 10/09/2021 Flat
Same street TALBOT COURT 25 SALOP STREET, BRIDGNORTH, SHROPSHIRE, WV16 5BR £145,000 28/07/2021 Flat

Street average: £122,619 (13 sales)

Area average: £165,000 (3 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 76.6%
10y growth 4%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Shropshire. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of April 2026.

1y (index) -2.2%
5y (index) 8%
10y (index) 29.2%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Shropshire. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £732/mo
Realistic £813/mo
Optimistic £894/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Shropshire.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Shropshire: £474/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Address

18 Salop Street

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Shop The Toy Emporium 0.2 miles
Shop Willz Motor Shop 0.2 miles
Bus stop Hawthorns Junction 0.2 miles
Bus stop Sainsbury's 0.2 miles
Train station Bridgnorth Cliff Railway Top Station 0.3 miles
Train station Bridgnorth Cliff Railway Bottom Station 0.4 miles
University Unknown 10.0 miles
University University Of Wolverhampton (Shropshire Campus) (Business School) 10.2 miles
Hospital krishna pemmaraju 11.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 33
Criminal damage and arson 15
Public order 9
Shoplifting 7
Other theft 5
Vehicle crime 5
Other crime 4
Robbery 3
Bicycle theft 2
Drugs 2
Theft from the person 2
Burglary 1
Total incidents 88

Within 1 mile during May 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
St John's Catholic Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Requires improvement — 19 Sep 2024
Bridgnorth Endowed School Secondary 0.3 miles Good — 10 Oct 2023
Oldbury Wells School Secondary 0.3 miles Good — 10 Jul 2013
St Leonard's CofE Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 25 Nov 2014
Castlefields Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 18 Dec 2014

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.6%
Max investor price (0.8%) £101,625
Target investor price (1%) £81,300
  • 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).