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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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. 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

Median price£215,000
Price per sq ft£281
Sales (last 12 months)112
Typical range (middle 50%)£183K – £259K

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £281 per square foot) in Shrewsbury Greenfields area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,500 up to £450,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shrewsbury Greenfields over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£341,375£283
Semi-Detached35£220,000£293
Terraced59£210,000£275
Flats8£143,500£244

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Shrewsbury Greenfields

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shrewsbury Greenfields.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£262,500£122,250£169,750£160,000
2017£282,495£108,000£175,000£150,000
2018£304,995£101,250£167,000£165,000
2019£365,000£99,975£175,000£157,000
2020£335,000£96,000£183,000£169,975
2021£322,500£137,500£205,000£187,750
2022£375,000£129,995£223,000£222,625
2023£285,000£125,000£249,000£210,000
2024£332,500£155,500£226,500£210,000
2025£341,375£145,000£225,000£209,000
2026£335,000£97,500£245,000£215,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shrewsbury Greenfields.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shrewsbury Greenfields.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£228£200£214£203
2017£236£186£232£192
2018£248£175£225£216
2019£242£173£215£211
2020£217£194£225£218
2021£251£219£249£248
2022£288£245£285£274
2023£324£200£258£255
2024£290£237£310£267
2025£323£244£293£269
2026£250£245£323£273
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shrewsbury Greenfields.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Shrewsbury Greenfields in the last year.

All postcodes in Shrewsbury Greenfields

SY12QN

Falstaff Street

SY12QG

Percy Street

SY12QP

Ellesmere Road

SY12HB

St Michaels Street

SY12TN

Regents Drive

SY12QW

Johnson Villas

SY12SL

Newfield Drive

SY12LU

Berwick Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.