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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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Shifnal is £285,000 (around £304 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £235,250 and £399,375. There are 4 schools in Shifnal: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 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

Median price: £285,000
Price per sq ft: £304
Sales (last 12 months): 158
Typical range (middle 50%): £235K – £399K

Based on 158 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 (about £304 per square foot) in Shifnal area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £790,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shifnal over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached64£419,975£316
Semi-Detached54£261,000£309
Terraced27£229,950£280
Flats13£123,000£181

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Shifnal

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shifnal.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£324,950£107,000£194,995£198,995
2017£319,995£121,500£200,000£171,500
2018£306,495£120,000£204,975£175,000
2019£319,950£115,000£216,250£188,973
2020£328,725£116,000£224,950£195,000
2021£342,250£123,000£219,950£217,500
2022£370,000£125,500£233,975£215,000
2023£380,000£131,000£238,500£202,000
2024£372,500£129,250£240,000£225,000
2025£380,000£118,975£257,975£211,750
2026£420,000£123,000£262,250£250,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shifnal.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shifnal.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£238£133£232£198
2017£235£186£226£207
2018£234£224£229£235
2019£244£184£245£228
2020£243£178£249£231
2021£262£200£254£250
2022£282£198£278£250
2023£300£208£279£265
2024£304£183£270£264
2025£319£207£299£278
2026£317£199£313£280
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shifnal.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Shifnal in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Shropshire district.

Band A£1,685
Band B£1,966
Band C£2,247
Band D£2,528
Band E£3,090
Band F£3,652
Band G£4,214
Band H£5,056

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

All postcodesin Shifnal

TF118EH

St Andrews Close

TF118GU

Curriers Lane

TF118AZ

Broadway

TF119JY

Hinnington Road