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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
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
24.03(-37%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.67(+38%)
Shoplifting
7.91(-10%)
Public order
6.85(+12%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.24(-13%)
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

Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £278,750 in Shrewsbury Sutton & Coleham area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £975,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Shrewsbury Sutton & Coleham 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 Sutton & Coleham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached20£412,500
Flats13£148,000
Semi-Detached38£292,500
Terraced37£225,000

10 years median price trend in Shrewsbury Sutton & Coleham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shrewsbury Sutton & Coleham.

Data Sources

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