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Shrewsbury Monkmoor

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Shrewsbury's Monkmoor area lies just northeast of the historic town centre, situated on a rise above the River Severn floodplain. It is primarily a residential neighbourhood, characterised by a mix of Victorian terraced housing and more modern developments. The area is bordered by railway lines to the north and east, with Monkmoor Road serving as its main thoroughfare.

A notable local feature is the redundant St Michael's Church, a large 19th-century building on Albert Road that has been converted into apartments. The area provides practical access to the town's facilities while maintaining a quieter, community-focused atmosphere away from the main tourist routes.

Area overview

On average Shrewsbury Monkmoor has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Shrewsbury Monkmoor is £44,570 per year. There are 6 schools in Shrewsbury Monkmoor: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Shrewsbury Monkmoor is home to around 8,654 people, with a population density of about 2,803.9 per km2.

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Shrewsbury Monkmoor Population

8,654

Population density

2,803.9 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

35.47(-8%)

Anti-social behaviour

15.6(+45%)

Criminal damage and arson

10.05(+38%)

Public order

5.08(-16%)

Other theft

4.39(-23%)

West Midlands average

Demographics

British

8,064

93.17%

Other White

212

2.45%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.87%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.57%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.53%

Total population: 8,655

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,875

26.9%

No qualifications

1,311

18.81%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,222

17.53%

Level 3 (A level)

1,168

16.76%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

736

10.56%

Total 16+ residents: 6,969

Housing

Owns outright

1,229

33.22%

Owns with a mortgage

1,021

27.59%

Other social rented

703

19%

Private landlord or letting agency

353

9.54%

Social rents from council

290

7.84%

Total households: 3,700

Property prices in Shrewsbury Monkmoor

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £248,000 in Shrewsbury Monkmoor area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £511,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Monkmoor over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Terraced	32	£233,500	£99,650	£168,750	£298,750	£405,000
Semi-Detached	46	£249,000	£180,000	£204,000	£279,999	£403,288
Flats	3	£105,000	£87,000	£95,000	£120,000	£132,000
Detached	10	£402,498	£315,750	£367,500	£422,500	£453,750

10 years median price trend in Shrewsbury Monkmoor

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Crime per 1,000 population

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Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

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Property prices in Shrewsbury Monkmoor

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