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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 64 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
64
Deprivation level
5/10
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
32.88(-14%)
Shoplifting
18.03(+106%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.82(+48%)
Public order
6.27(+3%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.05(-16%)
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 71 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 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
Detached15£305,000
Flats1£129,500
Semi-Detached30£220,750
Terraced25£212,000

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

SY14JX

Meadow Farm Drive

SY14LD

Corndon Crescent

SY14QU

Claverley Road

SY14FA

Rondel Street

SY14HY

Albert Road

SY14TD

Holgate Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.