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Shawbury & Weston

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About

Shawbury & Weston are rural villages located in north Shropshire, approximately 6 miles north of Shrewsbury. The area is characterised by farmland, woodland, and quiet country lanes, with the River Roden flowing nearby. Shawbury is home to RAF Shawbury, a major training base for military helicopter pilots, which contributes to the local economy. Weston has a more agricultural focus, with scattered farms and historic buildings like Weston Hall, a Grade II listed manor house.

The villages share amenities including a primary school, village hall, and local pubs, while larger facilities are available in nearby Market Drayton or Shrewsbury. The area is well-connected by the A53 road, providing links to the wider region. Shawbury has a small railway station on the Shrewsbury-Crewe line, offering limited services. The surrounding countryside offers walking routes, including sections of the Shropshire Way long-distance footpath.

Area overview

On average Shawbury & Weston has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Shawbury & Weston is £49,400 per year. There are 3 schools in Shawbury & Weston: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
8.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Shawbury & Weston Population
6,063
Population density
56.6 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,792
95.56%
Other White
86
1.42%
White and Asian (mixed)
28
0.46%
Irish
27
0.45%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
18
0.3%
Total population: 6,061

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
957
39.11%
Owns with a mortgage
731
29.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
306
12.51%
Other social rented
226
9.24%
Other forms of private rent
163
6.66%
Total households: 2,447

Property prices in Shawbury & Weston

Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £290,600 in Shawbury & Weston area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,509 up to £775,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Shawbury & Weston in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shawbury & Weston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached28£385,000
Semi-Detached26£236,000
Terraced6£224,000

10 years median price trend in Shawbury & Weston

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shawbury & Weston.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.