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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 40 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
40
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
20.36(-47%)
Shoplifting
12.04(+38%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.53(-12%)
Public order
3.71(-39%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.21(-56%)
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 132 recent sales, the median property price is £333,750 in Shrewsbury Meole & Kingsland area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,500 up to £2,000,000.

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
Flats6£105,750
Semi-Detached54£290,500
Terraced26£275,000
Detached46£507,500

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

SY39PZ

Priestley Close

SY39AH

Old Roman Road

SY39DG

Grange Road

SY37AG

Canonbury

SY39FN

Drapers Rise

SY39NW

Moneybrook Way

SY38JB

Pengwern Road

SY38RW

Woodbank Drive

SY39NB

Meole Brace Retail Park

SY37AS

Ashton Road

SY38SG

Porthill

SY37RD

Hereford Road

SY39EP

Meole Crescent

SY38HZ

Woodfield Road

SY36BS

Worthington Drive

SY39HS

Alexandra Avenue

SY39QG

Adswood Grove

SY37AE

Beehive Lane

SY36AS

Oriel Way

SY39QP

Milnthorpe Close

SY39QL

Rivington Avenue

SY39FX

Cookery Place

SY39QE

Dargate Close

SY36AJ

Tresta Close

SY36DA

Lanesfield

SY39HT

Alexandra Avenue

SY37RG

Oak Street Head

SY39LE

Hereford Road

SY36BP

Talcott Drive

SY39ED

Longden Road

SY39PS

Longden Road

SY38HX

Woodfield Road

SY36AU

St Annes Road

SY39DH

Bank Farm Road

SY39PD

Shomere Crescent

SY37AJ

Butler Road

SY37LE

Pengrove

SY39PJ

Moneybrook Way

SY39PH

Chatford Drive

SY38JD

Pengwern Road

SY39LH

Hereford Road

SY39QA

Washford Road

SY39ES

Meole Crescent

SY39PG

Chatford Drive

SY39DR

Stanley Lane

SY39QN

Singleton Avenue

SY39NX

Mary Webb Road

SY37AH

Canonbury

SY39LG

Hereford Road

SY36BW

Southville Close

SY38RR

Port Hill Close

SY39EE

Longden Road

SY39JT

Mill Road

SY39NT

Mary Webb Road

SY39QW

Carnforth Close

SY37HH

Longden Green

SY38SH

Porthill Gardens

SY39DQ

Bank Farm Mews

SY37EY

Longden Road

SY39HD

Station Road

SY39EH

Priory Ridge

SY39DL

Bank Drive

SY36AY

Sawston Close

SY39LR

Stapleton Road

SY39EQ

Priory Ridge

SY37AP

Ashton Road

SY36DL

Cotshore Drive

SY38JQ

New Street

SY39GA

Applewood Close

SY39NJ

Burnside Gardens

SY36AA

Riders Lea

SY36DW

Melton Way

SY36DR

Steepside

SY38HU

Woodfield Road

SY39QT

Fairlawn Gardens

SY38SA

Port Hill Road

SY37LA

Oakley Avenue

SY37HA

Arbourne Gardens

SY39EF

Priory Drive

SY37RH

Oak Street

SY39HP

Washford Road

SY58NH

Longden Road

SY37LB

Luciefelde Road

SY37BA

Ashton Road

SY36BH

St Andrews Road

SY39PA

Wilderley Crescent

SY39NZ

Wilderley Crescent

SY39DS

Longden Road

SY37JZ

Oakley Street

SY38JH

Water Lane

SY37HG

Longden Road

SY36BB

Ladycroft Close

SY37JY

Oakley Street

SY39NL

Maesbrook Road

SY39JX

The Elms

SY37HR

Red Barn Lane

SY36AF

Six Acres

SY39NQ

Moneybrook Way

SY37HY

Vane Road

SY39DE

Grangefields

Data Sources

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