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Shawbury & Weston

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About

Shawbury is a village in north Shropshire, centred around a historic airfield which remains a significant operational base for military and civilian aviation training. The surrounding landscape is primarily agricultural, with fields and farms defining the area. The village itself has local amenities serving the community, with housing developments extending towards the nearby A53 road.

To the south lies the smaller settlement of Weston, a parish characterised by rural lanes and scattered farms. The area is crossed by several minor watercourses feeding into the River Roden. The presence of the airfield influences the local environment, with its long runways and associated infrastructure forming a notable part of the flat terrain in this part of the county.

Area overview

On average Shawbury & Weston has moderate deprivation and very low 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 per household in Shawbury & Weston is £56,561 per year. There are 3 schools in Shawbury & Weston: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Shawbury & Weston is home to around 6,063 people, with a population density of about 56.6 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
8.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.12(-47%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.11(-55%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.3(-54%)
Public order
2.97(-51%)
Other theft
2.97(-48%)
West Midlands average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,691
33.5%
Level 3 (A level)
1,028
20.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
721
14.28%
No qualifications
718
14.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
457
9.05%
Total 16+ residents: 5,048

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 56 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 in Shawbury & Weston area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,509 up to £825,000.

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
Detached27£385,000
Semi-Detached24£225,000
Terraced5£199,950

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: 16/01/2026.