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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

TF118GB

Beddoes Close

TF118HH

Newfield Close

TF118PG

Timlet Cottages

TF118PF

Stanton Road

TF119BJ

Brooklands Avenue

TF118BB

Broadway

TF118DA

Coppice Road

TF29NZ

Shifnal Rural

TF118AA

Innage Road

TF109AP

The Incline

TF119PJ

Naird Lane

TF118GS

Weaver Grove

TF119HE

Brimstree Hill

TF118EG

Greenfields Crescent

TF119HG

Shifnal Rural

TF118FR

Watts Drive

TF118RR

Sheriffhales Drive

TF118EY

Aston Dale

TF109BG

Chatwell Lane

TF118EL

Barn Road

TF118EP

Botfield Road

TF118RH

Stump Lane

TF118DL

Bradford Street

TF118DG

Haughton Road

TF118BG

Cornmill Gardens

TF118EQ

Curriers Lane

TF118QN

Shifnal Rural

TF118GE

Hazel Way

TF118GX

Aston Street

TF118EB

Grosvenor Gardens

TF118JB

Nanny Murphy's Lane

TF118HZ

Beech Drive

TF119BS

Dyas Mews

TF118FT

Turley Grove

TF119HL

Shifnal Rural

TF118GD

Crab Apple Lane

TF118GR

West Way

TF119QH

Shifnal Rural

TF118HL

Wheatfield Drive

TF119AA

Church Street

TF118RU

Damson Lane

TF118QW

Nanny Murphy's Lane

TF118HY

Beech Drive

TF119AN

Stafford Avenue

TF118ES

Idsall Crescent

TF118PD

Cornwallis Drive

TF118EF

Greenfields Crescent

TF118PB

Coppice Green Lane

TF118BZ

Meadow Drive

TF118UH

Lovell Close

TF118QP

Nanny Murphy's Lane

TF118QR

Nanny Murphy's Lane

TF118TY

Beatty Close

TF118HX

The Paddock

TF119AE

Vicarage Drive

TF118PE

Cramp Pool

TF118BJ

High Street

TF118ED

Greenfields Crescent

TF118TU

Mountbatten Close

TF118FP

Rowan Drive

TF118AT

Bradford Street

TF119QN

Drabble Close

TF119HU

Spitfire Avenue

TF118HQ

Beech Drive

TF119PA

Hough Way

TF118BW

Burlington Court

TF118TX

Collingwood Court

TF119PG

Knowles Bank

TF118FX

Garland Place

TF118FQ

Watts Drive

TF118EJ

Curriers Lane

TF118AF

Victoria Road

TF118GW

Springhill

TF119AQ

Wesley Crescent

TF118FB

Springhill

TF118RF

The Crescent

TF119QB

Mead Way

TF118DP

Bradford Street

TF118SG

Talbot Close

TF118DD

Haughton Road

TF118RY

Hand Lane

TF118FY

Hodgson Road

TF118AH

Mercian Court

TF119AX

Market Place

TF118QE

Lizard Lane

TF118BN

Cheapside

TF118AJ

Shrewsbury Road

TF119AL

Stafford Avenue

TF118EA

Greenfields

TF118DW

Aston Street

TF118RZ

King Street Grange

TF119PE

Shifnal Rural

TF118AL

Shrewsbury Fields

TF119EX

Farrington Way

TF119EU

Shelly Drive

TF109AS

Lilleshall Hall Drive

TF119AG

Wesley Crescent

TF118AE

Victoria Road

TF118DH

Broadway Close

TF119PW

Shifnal Rural

Data Sources

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