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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

SY12US

Yew Tree Close

SY12SA

Pretoria Terrace

SY12TT

Tilbrook Drive

SY12SW

New Park Road

SY12FA

Beacall's Lane

SY13XS

Darfield

SY12PL

Wood Street Gardens

SY12EX

Derfald Street

SY12SD

Beaumont Terrace

SY12JX

Queen Street

SY12PU

Elm Street

SY12JB

Dorset Street

SY12SZ

Spring Gardens

SY12LJ

Coton Crescent

SY12DP

Coton Hill

SY12EY

Primrose Terrace

SY12NN

Coton Mount

SY12JR

Queen Street

SY12ED

Pig Trough

SY12QH

Percy Street North

SY12RD

Cedars Drive

SY12JZ

Lindley Street

SY12JP

Queen Street

SY12EQ

Simpson Square

SY12QS

Ellesmere Road

SY12UQ

Barton Close

SY12UB

Millers Green

SY12DU

Myrtle Cottages

SY12NL

Coton Mount

SY13ST

Farmlodge Lane

SY12PJ

Ellesmere Road

SY13SU

White Meadow Close

SY12RN

Greenfields Gardens

SY12UR

Yew Tree Close

SY13XZ

Berinsfield Close

SY12JA

Severn Street

SY12EG

Castle Foregate

SY12JU

Queen Street

SY12SH

New Park Road

SY12UJ

Newent Close

SY12PB

Corporation Lane

SY12UA

Avondale Drive

SY12QJ

Gladstone Terrace

SY12UH

Didcot Close

SY12RZ

John Street

SY12BL

Juniper Road

SY12RT

Newpark Road

SY12PH

Lymehurst Court

SY12UL

Warrenby Close

SY12LY

Berwick Road

SY12HX

Marshalls Court

SY13YS

Emscote

SY12EU

St Michaels Street

SY12HE

St Michaels Street

SY12JD

Severn Bank

SY12PW

Benbow Close

SY12HN

Crewe Street

SY12QT

Ellesmere Road

SY12JH

North Street

SY12EZ

St Michaels Street

SY12DL

Benbow Quay

SY12TP

Bramley Close

SY13XU

Leabank Close

SY12TU

Tarvin Road

SY12RA

Ellesmere Road

SY12RJ

Ellesmere Road

SY12TZ

Avondale Drive

SY12JN

West Street

SY13SX

Kirkwood Court

SY12SB

John Street

SY12QU

Ellesmere Drive

SY12NY

Coton Crescent

SY12LZ

Berwick Road

SY12LG

All Saints Terrace

SY12NP

Round Hill Close

SY12BF

Penson Way

SY12TE

Spring Gardens

SY12AF

Hallcroft Court

SY12RU

New Park Road

SY12SS

Sultan Road

SY12LT

Berwick Road

SY12NH

Coton Mount

SY13YX

Watchcote

SY12DS

Broome Place

SY12SP

New Park Road

SY12RG

Glendower Court

SY12BN

Juniper Road

SY12TW

Tilbrook Drive

SY12PR

Ellesmere Road

SY12QE

Greenfield Street

SY12NE

Round Hill Lane

SY12LE

New Park Street

SY12UN

Lingen Close

SY12QZ

Ellesmere Road

SY12HQ

Crewe Street

SY12BT

Rowan Close

SY12RS

New Park Road

SY12LR

Berwick Close

SY13XR

Tanfield

SY12NR

Berwick Avenue

Data Sources

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