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Shrewsbury Sutton & Coleham

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 53 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

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Shrewsbury Sutton & Coleham Population

6,574

Population density

2,177.4 per km²

Crime

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

British

6,014

91.47%

Other White

210

3.19%

Irish

0.9%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.71%

Indian

0.68%

Total population: 6,575

Economics

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

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

2.25%

Total households: 3,241

Property prices in Shrewsbury Sutton & Coleham

Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 in Shrewsbury Sutton & Coleham area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,500 up to £1,050,000.

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 Sutton & Coleham over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Terraced	41	£220,000	£140,000	£187,500	£270,000	£337,000
Semi-Detached	39	£297,000	£222,750	£259,498	£335,000	£822,000
Flats	15	£148,000	£95,550	£112,500	£207,700	£465,300
Detached	24	£407,500	£281,350	£335,000	£469,375	£745,000

10 years median price trend in Shrewsbury Sutton & Coleham

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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Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Shrewsbury Sutton & Coleham

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