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About

Shifnal is a market town in eastern Shropshire, situated near the border with Staffordshire. The area is characterised by its historic core, with buildings constructed from local red sandstone defining its architectural identity. The layout of the town centre reflects its medieval origins as a planned settlement. Surrounding the town are mixed agricultural lands and areas of woodland, with the M54 motorway providing a major transport link to Telford and the wider West Midlands region.

The parish church of St Andrew, with its notable 17th-century spire, is a central landmark. The area includes several smaller villages and hamlets, such as Tong, which contribute to a largely rural setting. Shifnal retains a traditional high street with independent shops and hosts a regular weekly market. The town's railway station connects it to Birmingham and Shrewsbury, supporting its role as a commuter settlement within the Shropshire countryside.

Area overview

On average Shifnal has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Shifnal is £60,835 per year. There are 6 schools in Shifnal: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Shifnal is home to around 10,459 people, with a population density of about 175.8 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
14.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Shifnal Population
10,459
Population density
175.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.72(-34%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.41(-40%)
Other theft
4.21(-26%)
Shoplifting
3.63(-58%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.25(-55%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,727
93.02%
Other White
152
1.45%
Indian
149
1.42%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
95
0.91%
White and Asian (mixed)
74
0.71%
Total population: 10,457

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,049
35.57%
Level 3 (A level)
1,625
18.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,244
14.51%
No qualifications
1,215
14.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
810
9.45%
Total 16+ residents: 8,572

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,673
37.01%
Owns outright
1,402
31.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
520
11.5%
Other social rented
379
8.38%
Social rents from council
352
7.79%
Total households: 4,521

Property prices in Shifnal

Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 in Shifnal area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £845,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Shifnal 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 Shifnal over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached46£259,975
Detached58£380,000
Terraced30£216,250
Flats8£103,475

10 years median price trend in Shifnal

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shifnal.

All postcodes in Shifnal

TF118JE

Marsh Road

TF119BG

Park Street

TF119HW

Shifnal Rural

TF119JU

Sands Cottages

TF119JT

New Cottages

TF118QY

Shifnal Rural

TF118EE

Greenfields Crescent

TF119PP

Hem Lane

TF118GY

Shifnal South

TF119BD

Park Court

TF118AB

The Lindens

TF118BY

Meadow Drive

TF119PH

Machecoul Place

TF118BX

Admirals Close

TF118QS

Newport Road

TF118RS

Shifnal Rural

TF119AP

Market Place

TF118HB

Sycamore Close

TF119BF

The Grove

TF118DF

Haughton Road

TF118UB

Cornwallis Drive

TF119BN

Silvermere Park

TF118HU

Wheatfield Drive

TF119HF

Upton Lane

TF119JZ

Shifnal Rural

TF118QX

Manor Drive

TF118BL

High Street

TF118SP

Shaw Croft

TF118RW

Shifnal Rural

TF119PF

Hough Way

TF118FH

Elm Close

TF118GT

West Way

TF119BW

Silvermere Park

TF118ER

Botfield Road

TF119BH

Stafford Place

TF118SQ

Careswell Gardens

TF119BT

Burgoyne Close

TF118HT

Oakfield Road

TF118TG

Priorslee Road

TF118BS

Newport Crescent

TF118UD

Grenville Court

TF119AH

Moat Croft

TF119LA

Evelith Lane

TF118DZ

Greenfields

TF118NX

Stanton Road

TF119QE

Williams Crescent

TF119BP

Silvermere Mews

TF119QG

Mountford Way

TF119AJ

Manor Close

TF118GH

Elderberry Court

TF118EW

Barn Road

TF119QA

Mere Close

TF119PR

Shifnal Rural

TF118FU

Trent Way

TF119QJ

Cherrington Way

TF119PS

Field Lane

TF118QT

Shifnal Rural

TF118RL

Lilyhurst Road

TF119QD

Machecoul Place

TF119HA

Wolverhampton Road

TF118TP

Aston Court Mews

TF119HB

Cottage Drive

TF118AU

Bradford Street

TF119PN

Priorslee Road

TF118FG

Alder Road

TF118HG

Haughton Lane

TF109AW

Childpit Lane

TF118DB

Weston Close

TF119HN

Shifnal Rural

TF119EZ

Wolverhampton Road

TF118RG

Kettlemore Lane

TF118HE

Haughton Lane

TF118JQ

Chatwell Lane

TF119HX

Shifnal Rural

TF118SB

The Evergreens

TF118QL

Newport Road

TF118TT

Nelson Court

TF119AT

Tanglewood Close

TF118HS

Shifnal Rural

TF118SE

Innage Croft

TF119JX

Shifnal Rural

TF118RN

Bigwood Cottages

TF119PZ

Applebrook

TF118AN

Shrewsbury Fields

TF118AY

Broadway

TF119EH

The Grove

TF119AS

Lloyd Grove

TF118FD

Bluebell Way

TF118GG

Blackthorn Fields

TF118DX

New Houses

TF119AD

Church Meadow

TF119AU

Market Place

TF118FF

Poplar Street

TF118RE

Pinfold

TF118AW

Victoria Road

TF118FW

Brass Street

TF119HJ

Shifnal Rural

TF119HP

Shifnal Rural

TF118BA

Larkrise Fields

TF118DQ

Pickwick Court

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.