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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 47 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
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
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
27.15(-29%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.08(-38%)
Shoplifting
4.02(-54%)
Public order
3.82(-37%)
Other theft
3.73(-35%)
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 135 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 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
Detached56£371,250
Flats8£106,475
Semi-Detached42£254,000
Terraced29£223,000

10 years median price trend in Shifnal

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

All postcodes in Shifnal

TF118HZ

Beech Drive

TF118QS

Newport Road

TF118RH

Stump Lane

TF119PQ

Priorslee Road

TF119HN

Shifnal Rural

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.