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Shrewsbury Harlescott & Sundorne

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About

Shrewsbury's Harlescott & Sundorne area lies to the north of the town centre, characterised by extensive residential development. The housing is primarily interwar and post-war, with a mix of semi-detached homes and larger council-built estates. It functions as a practical suburb for Shrewsbury, containing several local shopping parades serving the immediate community. The area is bordered by the A49 and A5112 roads, which provide key transport links but also define its edges.

A notable feature is the presence of Sundorne Castle, a 19th-century Gothic Revival mansion now used as a sports and leisure club, set within its own grounds. The landscape is largely urban, though the Sundorne Recreation Ground offers green space. The area is distinctly separate from the historic core of Shrewsbury, with its own secondary schools and community facilities serving a densely populated district.

Area overview

On average Shrewsbury Harlescott & Sundorne has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Shrewsbury Harlescott & Sundorne is £50,136 per year. There are 4 schools in Shrewsbury Harlescott & Sundorne: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Shrewsbury Harlescott & Sundorne is home to around 9,094 people, with a population density of about 2,255.1 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
20%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Shrewsbury Harlescott & Sundorne Population
9,094
Population density
2,255.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.42(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.93(+57%)
Shoplifting
13.53(+56%)
Public order
5.94(-2%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.18(-43%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,406
92.41%
Other White
379
4.17%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
40
0.44%
Irish
37
0.41%
Other
33
0.36%
Total population: 9,096

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,709
23.13%
No qualifications
1,416
19.17%
Level 3 (A level)
1,359
18.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,261
17.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
884
11.97%
Total 16+ residents: 7,388

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,195
35.27%
Owns outright
1,025
30.25%
Other social rented
406
11.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
387
11.42%
Social rents from council
217
6.4%
Total households: 3,388

Property prices in Shrewsbury Harlescott & Sundorne

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £223,500 in Shrewsbury Harlescott & Sundorne area, with individual transactions ranging from £124,184 up to £480,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Shrewsbury Harlescott & Sundorne 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 Harlescott & Sundorne over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached35£217,500
Terraced30£200,000
Flats4£132,250
Detached20£303,750

10 years median price trend in Shrewsbury Harlescott & Sundorne

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shrewsbury Harlescott & Sundorne.

All postcodes in Shrewsbury Harlescott & Sundorne

SY14RZ

Sundorne Road

SY14RA

Farmoor

SY14TA

Alberbury Drive

SY14TL

The Springs

SY14LG

Corndon Crescent

SY14QX

Claverley Crescent

SY14TB

Quatford Close

SY14HZ

Albert Road

SY14SN

Byfield

SY14UA

The Hassacks

SY14QJ

Allerton Road

SY14NW

Asquith Close

SY14EL

Whitchurch Road

SY14JU

Meadow Farm Drive

SY14LA

Corndon Road

SY14LH

Corndon Drive

SY14QD

Moston Road

SY14UD

Long Pack

SY14JA

First Avenue

SY14JW

Sundorne Avenue

SY14LS

Haughmond Avenue

SY14RE

Sundorne Road

SY43DR

Battlefield Road

SY14HL

Rosemede

SY14FE

Pikemen Avenue

SY14TZ

Linnet Close

SY14FF

Lancer Road

SY14JJ

Sundorne Crescent

SY14EX

Whitchurch Road

SY14LT

Haughmond Avenue

SY14LP

Roselyn

SY14RD

Rotherfield

SY14YD

Gowan Court

SY14TF

Overton Close

SY14AB

Battlefield Road

SY14TJ

The Parks

SY14RH

Sundorne Road

SY14LD

Corndon Crescent

SY14YP

Shillingston Drive

SY14JH

Sundorne Crescent

SY14ED

Whitchurch Road

SY14QQ

Allerton Road

SY14HR

Rosedale

SY14PG

Field Crescent

SY14PN

Field Crescent

SY14YB

Farran Grove

SY14YL

Ramsey Meadows

SY14JP

Sundorne Avenue

SY14RY

First Terrace

SY14NB

Meadow Farm Drive

SY14PL

Stanton Green

SY14DS

Whitchurch Road

SY14QH

Allerton Road

SY14TW

Kingfisher Close

SY14PD

Field Crescent

SY14TP

Goldcrest Drive

SY14YA

Arlington Way

SY14DW

Whitchurch Road

SY14DR

Whitchurch Road

SY14RN

Sundorne Road

SY14UB

Woodpecker Close

SY14HU

Albert Gardens

SY14PW

Field Crescent

SY14NJ

Featherbed Lane

SY14SP

Wellington Close

SY14JD

Albert Road

SY14PU

Meadow Close

SY14SW

Montgomery Way

SY14NS

Sundorne Trade Park

SY14RR

Sundorne Road

SY14JB

Albert Road

SY14JQ

Sundorne Crescent

SY14TX

Robin Close

SY14NX

Hawkestone Road

SY14HT

Albert Square

SY13AY

Harlescott Lane

SY14AN

Battlefield Road

SY14QP

Allerton Road

SY14NT

Featherbed Lane

SY14HA

Whitchurch Road

SY14TH

The Hig

SY14UF

Mallard Close

SY14LE

Corndon Crescent

SY14NG

Meadow Farm Drive

SY14BF

Mayfield Close

SY14LR

Roselyn

SY14PB

Field Crescent

SY14NA

Field Close

SY14QU

Claverley Road

SY14NN

Featherbed Lane

SY14PX

Ebury Avenue

SY14LJ

Corndon Crescent

SY14LU

Harlescott Close

SY14PP

Featherbed Lane

SY14LN

Meadow Farm Drive

SY14JF

Sundorne Crescent

SY14TQ

The Bradleys

SY14TR

Chaffinch Way

SY14SR

Marlborough Court

SY14RS

Sundorne Road

Data Sources

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