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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

TF109BH

Shifnal Rural

TF118BU

Admirals Close

TF118GL

Bramble Lane

TF118FZ

Almond Avenue

TF118TZ

Jellicoe Crescent

TF118FN

Juniper Way

TF119PB

Shifnal Rural

TF118SA

Marsh Road

TF118GJ

Sweet Briars Drive

TF119PQ

Priorslee Road

TF118GF

Laurel Grove

TF118SD

Lamledge Lane

TF118RP

Hand Lane

TF118HR

Haughton Lane

TF118DR

Aston Street

TF27QN

Lodge Road

TF119BA

Park Street

TF118HW

Haughton Lane

TF118HF

Haughton Drive

TF119HH

Bonemill Lane

TF119HY

Holyhead Road

TF118DT

Old Smithfield

TF118AP

The Russells

TF118JG

Chatwell Lane

TF118FA

Springhill

TF118FL

High Street

TF118HN

Brookside Close

TF118RT

Shifnal Rural

TF119AW

Innage Road

TF118HD

Priorslee Road

TF118RJ

Lilyhurst Road

TF118AS

Brookdale

TF119AF

Vicarage Drive

TF118EN

Barn Road

TF118UA

Barrington Court

TF119PU

Lodge Close

TF118PA

Aston Road

TF118NP

Shifnal Rural

TF118UF

Bluegate

TF119HR

Shifnal Rural

TF109AT

Shifnal Rural

TF119AZ

Market Place

TF118EX

Orchard Road

TF118DN

Bradford Street

TF119BQ

Dyas Close

TF118TS

Admirals Way

TF119HS

Shifnal Rural

TF118SH

School Close

TF118TR

Balfour Road

TF119QF

Wadlow Drive

TF118BH

High Street

TF119NZ

Windmill View

TF118UE

Rodney Close

TF118RX

Kings Street

TF118HA

Maple Close

TF118DJ

Tudor Way

TF118DY

Greenfields

TF118FS

Edge Avenue

TF119QL

Owen Drive

TF118JH

Weston Cross Roads

TF118GN

Slack Grove

TF119PD

Park Lane

TF118QZ

Shifnal Rural

TF118AX

Bradford Street

TF118FJ

Larch Grove

TF119PY

Brimstree Drive

TF118FE

Victoria Road

TF118RQ

Sheriffhales Drive

TF119HD

Park Lane

TF118SR

Dunstanville Court

TF118GQ

Charles King Court

TF118BD

Tanyard Place

TF118AD

Innage Road

TF118HP

Woolpack Close

TF119LX

Stone Drive

TF118AQ

Shrewsbury Road

TF119AY

Stone Drive

TF118JD

Marsh Lane

TF118DU

Aston Road

TF118NZ

Lamledge Lane

TF118SJ

Shifnal South

TF118QU

Back Road

TF118JA

Lizard Lane

TF118EU

Orchard Road

TF118RB

The Rock

TF119AB

Church Street

TF119BL

Park Street

TF119HT

Shifnal Rural

TF118QJ

James Close

TF118BP

Newport Road

TF118RA

Church Lane

TF119HQ

Stone Drive

TF118ET

Orchard Road

TF118DE

Worfe Road

TF119PX

Brimstree Drive

TF118RD

Church Lane

TF118EZ

Laburnum Close

TF119PT

Hem Lane

TF118BT

Drayton Road

TF118HJ

Beech Drive

Data Sources

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