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Shrewsbury Sutton & Coleham

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About

Shrewsbury Sutton & Coleham is a largely residential area situated on the southern bank of the River Severn, directly across from Shrewsbury's historic town centre. It is characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with quiet streets leading down to the river. The area is well-connected by foot via the pedestrian-friendly English and Welsh Bridges, which provide direct routes into the town's commercial heart.

The district is anchored by the working Coleham Pumping Station, a Victorian sewage facility preserved as a museum, which speaks to the area's industrial heritage. Local life centres on Coleham Head, where a few shops and cafes serve the community. The riverside paths here offer peaceful walks with views back towards The Quarry park and the spires of the town, removed from the main tourist bustle.

Area overview

On average Shrewsbury Sutton & Coleham has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 10.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Shrewsbury Sutton & Coleham is £51,141 per year. There are 1 schools in Shrewsbury Sutton & Coleham: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Shrewsbury Sutton & Coleham is home to around 6,574 people, with a population density of about 2,177.4 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
10.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Shrewsbury Sutton & Coleham Population
6,574
Population density
2,177.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.53(-29%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.15(+31%)
Shoplifting
6.39(-27%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.24(-14%)
Public order
5.48(-10%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,014
91.47%
Other White
210
3.19%
Irish
59
0.9%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
47
0.71%
Indian
45
0.68%
Total population: 6,575

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,133
37.71%
Level 3 (A level)
999
17.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
790
13.96%
No qualifications
776
13.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
508
8.98%
Total 16+ residents: 5,657

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,217
37.55%
Owns with a mortgage
933
28.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
637
19.65%
Other social rented
296
9.13%
Social rents from council
73
2.25%
Total households: 3,241

Property prices in Shrewsbury Sutton & Coleham

Median price£270,000
Price per sq ft£311
Sales (last 12 months)109
Typical range (middle 50%)£196K – £337K

Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £311 per square foot) in Shrewsbury Sutton & Coleham area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £1,050,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shrewsbury Sutton & Coleham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£410,000£332
Semi-Detached36£294,500£326
Terraced41£225,000£311
Flats13£145,000£249

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Shrewsbury Sutton & Coleham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shrewsbury Sutton & Coleham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£281,225£124,875£239,500£152,250
2017£315,000£139,498£189,995£170,000
2018£328,000£120,000£203,000£175,500
2019£334,500£137,500£223,248£181,000
2020£327,750£120,000£232,495£170,500
2021£324,995£136,000£245,995£217,000
2022£358,500£120,000£262,000£230,000
2023£379,998£140,000£249,997£237,500
2024£355,000£146,250£277,500£231,000
2025£400,000£151,500£287,500£225,000
2026£315,000£146,000£299,000£205,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shrewsbury Sutton & Coleham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shrewsbury Sutton & Coleham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£242£200£221£204
2017£245£224£226£213
2018£250£228£236£220
2019£251£214£249£240
2020£257£238£265£229
2021£272£229£282£273
2022£286£240£322£319
2023£288£275£315£314
2024£319£245£323£312
2025£318£249£324£317
2026£322£219£299£273
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shrewsbury Sutton & Coleham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Shrewsbury Sutton & Coleham in the last year.

All postcodes in Shrewsbury Sutton & Coleham

SY39JB

Alms Court

SY26GU

Dymock Drive

SY26QP

Oteley Road

SY37EU

Carline Crescent

SY37ED

Toronto Terrace

SY37ES

Pound Close

SY26GB

Chesters Place

SY26GN

Farr Close

SY37NE

Havelock Road

SY26ET

Rowley Court

SY37FA

Brassey Road

SY37DT

Longden Coleham

SY37TY

Buttercup Way

SY37LN

Belle Vue Road

SY37EL

Sabrina Court

SY37EN

Greyfriars Road

SY37JH

Belle Vue Gardens

SY26RF

Malvern Close

SY37NG

Sussex Drive

SY37LW

Alton Terrace

SY37EX

Thomas Court

SY37PL

Brunel Way

SY39JQ

Upper Road

SY37BQ

Old Coleham

SY37RE

Hereford Road

SY26FB

Dove Close

SY37TS

Lavender Way

SY37ET

Old Potts Way

SY39JD

Upper Road

SY37JF

Belle Vue Gardens

SY26GS

Boyer Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.