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Shrewsbury Meole & Kingsland

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About

Meole and Kingsland form a mainly residential area of Shrewsbury with a mix of housing, local shops, schools and small green spaces. Meole Brace School sits on the edge of the neighbourhood and there are several parades of shops and takeaways serving day-to-day needs. Road links at the edge of the area and regular bus services mean the town centre and surrounding parts of Shropshire are readily reached. Street patterns range from post-war semi-detached streets to tighter terraces and pockets of later infill, reflecting development over the 20th century.

Kingsland sits alongside parts of the river and is known locally for its school grounds and playing fields used for fixtures and community sport. The area contains allotments, community halls and a scattering of pubs and cafes that attract residents from nearby streets. Day-to-day life here centers on schools, local retail and green corridors that give routes for walking and cycling between neighbourhoods and into central Shrewsbury.

Area overview

On average Shrewsbury Meole & Kingsland has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Shrewsbury Meole & Kingsland is £62,730 per year. There are 8 schools in Shrewsbury Meole & Kingsland: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Shrewsbury Meole & Kingsland is home to around 9,970 people, with a population density of about 2,291.2 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
11.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Shrewsbury Meole & Kingsland Population
9,970
Population density
2,291.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.06(-45%)
Shoplifting
12.54(+43%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.83(-5%)
Public order
3.91(-36%)
Bicycle theft
3.71(+518%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,175
92.03%
Other White
283
2.84%
Chinese
81
0.81%
Indian
64
0.64%
Irish
56
0.56%
Total population: 9,970

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,271
40.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,269
15.6%
Level 3 (A level)
1,237
15.2%
No qualifications
1,035
12.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
694
8.53%
Total 16+ residents: 8,137

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,826
44.78%
Owns with a mortgage
1,212
29.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
441
10.81%
Other social rented
343
8.41%
Social rents from council
137
3.36%
Total households: 4,078

Property prices in Shrewsbury Meole & Kingsland

Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in Shrewsbury Meole & Kingsland area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,000 up to £4,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Shrewsbury Meole & Kingsland 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 Meole & Kingsland over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached38£523,750
Flats6£152,750
Semi-Detached49£295,000
Terraced24£250,750

10 years median price trend in Shrewsbury Meole & Kingsland

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shrewsbury Meole & Kingsland.

All postcodes in Shrewsbury Meole & Kingsland

SY39NE

Hereford Road

SY36BP

Talcott Drive

SY37HQ

Central Drive

SY36AZ

Pembroke Way

SY37HU

Longden Road

SY37AH

Canonbury

SY39PH

Chatford Drive

SY38RR

Port Hill Close

SY39HT

Alexandra Avenue

SY39QG

Adswood Grove

SY37AF

Kingsland Road

SY37JT

South Hermitage

SY39LB

Hereford Road

SY39LS

Stapleton Road

SY39QE

Dargate Close

SY36AS

Oriel Way

SY36DN

Walsham Close

SY36DW

Melton Way

SY37RL

Longden Avenue

SY39JT

Mill Road

SY36DA

Lanesfield

SY37JY

Oakley Street

SY39AH

Old Roman Road

SY39DS

Longden Road

SY39HH

Burnside Gardens

SY36AY

Sawston Close

SY36BT

Worthington Drive

SY37HA

Arbourne Gardens

SY37JZ

Oakley Street

SY39DJ

Bank Drive West

SY39EU

Meole Walk

SY39HG

Church Road

SY37RG

Oak Street Head

SY39DQ

Bank Farm Mews

SY39EX

Vicarage Road

SY39NA

Chilton Close

SY37AA

Kennedy Road

SY37AB

Kennedy Road

SY37HL

Longden Green

SY39AS

Roman Road

SY39BF

College Gardens

SY39EZ

Vicarage Road

SY39PQ

Chatford Drive

SY36AG

Kemble Drive

SY37RD

Hereford Road

SY39HA

Vicarage Road

SY39NY

Wilderley Crescent

SY36AQ

Wyebourne Road

SY36DB

Walkford Close

SY37BB

Ashton Road

SY39DU

Mousecroft Grange

SY39EL

Meole

SY36AD

The Broadwell

SY37AT

Ashton Road

SY38SH

Porthill Gardens

SY39HP

Washford Road

SY39JF

Meole Rise

SY39NF

Moneybrook Way

SY39NW

Moneybrook Way

SY39AE

Longden Road

SY37AZ

Ashton Road

SY37HE

Longden Road

SY37HJ

Longden Green

SY39JR

Church Lane

SY39LF

Hereford Road

SY37FD

Kingsland Road

SY38RW

Woodbank Drive

SY38SG

Porthill

SY39DR

Stanley Lane

SY39HL

Field House Drive

SY39QJ

Lonsdale Drive

SY36DU

Bank Farm Road

SY38SE

Port Hill Road

SY39AD

Ashton Road

SY39FX

Cookery Place

SY36AX

Heaton Close

SY37AD

Kennedy Road

SY37AG

Canonbury

SY37HP

South Close

SY37HY

Vane Road

SY39LR

Stapleton Road

SY39NB

Meole Brace Retail Park

SY39QR

Elswick Close

SY37HT

Longden Road

SY36AU

St Annes Road

SY37HF

North Close

SY38JQ

New Street

SY39NH

Moneybrook Way

SY39NQ

Moneybrook Way

SY39PW

Beagle Road

SY37AN

Ashton Road

SY39AP

Canonvale

SY39AZ

Roman Road

SY36AH

Highgate Drive

SY39HX

Victoria Road

SY39JW

Upper Road

SY36DH

Perivale Close

SY36DR

Steepside

SY38JH

Water Lane

SY39AG

Waterside Gardens

Data Sources

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