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Shrewsbury Greenfields

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About

The Greenfields area lies directly south of Shrewsbury town centre, bordered by the River Severn to the east and the railway line to the west. It is primarily residential, characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with some post-war developments. The area functions as a quiet neighbourhood for town centre workers, containing local shops, schools, and several small parks. Its proximity to the river provides access to walking paths along the water, though it remains a distinctly urban district.

A notable local landmark is the Dingle, a sunken Victorian garden and wooded area created from a former quarry. This secluded public space, with its winding paths and mature trees, offers a distinct contrast to the surrounding streets. The area's layout reflects its historical development from fields to housing, with some roads following older field boundaries. Community life centres on local facilities, including the Greenfields Community Centre.

Area overview

On average Shrewsbury Greenfields has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Shrewsbury Greenfields is £46,068 per year. There are 3 schools in Shrewsbury Greenfields: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Shrewsbury Greenfields is home to around 7,956 people, with a population density of about 3,827.8 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
14.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Shrewsbury Greenfields Population
7,956
Population density
3,827.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.4(-32%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.31(-4%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.28(-28%)
Other theft
2.89(-49%)
Burglary
2.39(-41%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,861
86.24%
Other White
587
7.38%
Indian
76
0.96%
White and Asian (mixed)
56
0.7%
Irish
43
0.54%
Total population: 7,956

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,393
35.32%
Level 3 (A level)
1,260
18.6%
No qualifications
1,089
16.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
892
13.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
583
8.6%
Total 16+ residents: 6,776

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,105
28.78%
Owns with a mortgage
1,016
26.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
937
24.4%
Other social rented
482
12.55%
Social rents from council
166
4.32%
Total households: 3,840

Property prices in Shrewsbury Greenfields

Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £216,750 in Shrewsbury Greenfields area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £570,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Shrewsbury Greenfields 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 Shrewsbury Greenfields over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced64£206,000
Semi-Detached33£225,000
Flats11£154,500
Detached14£341,375

10 years median price trend in Shrewsbury Greenfields

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

All postcodes in Shrewsbury Greenfields

SY12JT

Queen Street

SY13YT

Coldridge Drive

SY12SN

Newfield Drive

SY12JE

Castlefields & Ditherington

SY12QX

Ellesmere Road

SY13SS

Willowdale Gardens

SY12RF

Beechwood Drive

SY12DA

Westminster Close

SY12NF

Berwick Road

SY12NQ

Round Hill Green

SY12JG

North Street

SY12JL

North Street

SY12TF

Spring Gardens

SY12SE

New Park Road

SY12NS

Berwick Avenue

SY12ES

St Michaels Street

SY12UU

Poplar Close

SY12JF

North Street

SY12DT

Janes Place

SY12QB

Hotspur Street

SY12RP

Greenfields Gardens

SY12UT

Laburnum Grove

SY12QL

Greenfield Street

SY12LD

New Park Street

SY12LL

Berwick Road

SY12LA

New Park Street

SY12NZ

Coton Crescent

SY12UG

Darville

SY12DH

Benbow Quay

SY12DX

Coton Hill

SY12RL

Northumberland Place

SY12JQ

Benyon Street

SY12JS

Queen Street

SY12NU

Corporation Lane

SY12ND

Berwick Road

SY12NG

Round Hill Green

SY12DZ

Coton Hill

SY12PY

Greenfield Street

SY12PF

Berwick Road

SY12JY

New Park Street

SY12PG

Berwick Road

SY13XY

Heathfield Close

SY12TX

Felton Close

SY12LX

Berwick Road

SY12PA

Corporation Lane

SY12HJ

Crewe Street

SY12HZ

Cadran Place

SY12AH

Hemsworth Way

SY12SQ

New Park Close

SY12TR

Tilbrook Drive

SY12NA

Berwick Road

SY12TS

Woodhall Close

SY12JJ

North Street

SY12HW

St Michaels Terrace

SY12PZ

Hotspur Street

SY12DR

Coton Hill

SY12AN

Penson Way

SY12QR

Ellesmere Road

SY12ET

Albury Place

SY13XH

Camross Drive

SY12EB

Castle Foregate

SY12ST

Spring Gardens

SY12LP

Berwick Road

SY12UE

Milton Close

SY12PX

Greenfield Street

SY12PT

Ellesmere Road

SY12LS

Berwick Road

SY12NX

Beddow Close

SY12SG

New Park Close

SY12PS

Nursery Meadows

SY12TY

Hampton Road

SY12JW

Burton Street

SY12QD

Greenfield Street

SY12NJ

Coton Green

SY12SR

Sultan Road

SY13YZ

Chelwood Drive

SY12SJ

Newfield Drive

SY12EA

Hammonds Terrace

SY13XP

Redfield

SY12LB

Victoria Terrace

SY12HL

St Michaels Gate

SY12RH

Westmoreland Mews

SY12PN

Wood Street

SY12SF

Argyll Street

SY12DY

Coton Hill

SY12NT

Berwick Avenue

SY12EN

Castle Foregate

SY12SU

Osborne Close

SY12QA

Hotspur Street

SY13YU

Chalgrove

SY12HH

Crewe Street

SY12NW

Berwick Avenue

SY12LN

Berwick Road

SY12RB

Cedars Drive

SY12HA

St Michaels Street

SY12LQ

Cornmill Square

SY12HT

Albert Street

SY12QF

Percy Street

SY12UX

Spruce Drive

SY12QQ

Percy Street

Data Sources

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