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Shrewsbury Town

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About

Shrewsbury Town is the historic county town of Shropshire, situated within a loop of the River Severn. The area is defined by its compact medieval street plan, with narrow, winding passages and over 660 listed buildings. The town centre is encircled by the river, creating a distinct peninsula. This geography has historically shaped its development as a market town and administrative centre for the wider region.

The area is anchored by Shrewsbury Castle and the largely 15th-century St Mary's Church. The unique layout includes streets like Grope Lane and passages known as 'shuts' that connect the main thoroughfares. The Quarry Park borders the river, providing open green space adjacent to the town's core. Transport connections are focused on the railway station and road links, serving the local population and visitors to the historic centre.

Area overview

On average Shrewsbury Town has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 149 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Shrewsbury Town is £49,465 per year. There are 3 schools in Shrewsbury Town: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Shrewsbury Town is home to around 8,485 people, with a population density of about 2,725.8 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
149
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
7.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Shrewsbury Town Population
8,485
Population density
2,725.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
76.96(+99%)
Anti-social behaviour
40.78(+279%)
Shoplifting
24.16(+178%)
Public order
17.56(+190%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.26(+68%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,319
86.23%
Other White
531
6.26%
Indian
123
1.45%
Other Asian
67
0.79%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
67
0.79%
Total population: 8,488

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,352
44.92%
Level 3 (A level)
1,281
17.17%
No qualifications
890
11.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
866
11.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
541
7.25%
Total 16+ residents: 7,462

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,512
34.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,388
31.88%
Owns with a mortgage
828
19.02%
Other social rented
368
8.45%
Other forms of private rent
148
3.4%
Total households: 4,354

Property prices in Shrewsbury Town

Based on 169 recent sales, the median property price is £287,000 in Shrewsbury Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £71,400 up to £2,250,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Shrewsbury Town 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 Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats69£185,000
Terraced49£295,000
Detached23£510,000
Semi-Detached28£377,500

10 years median price trend in Shrewsbury Town

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shrewsbury Town.

All postcodes in Shrewsbury Town

SY38LS

Alverley Close

SY11JD

St Johns Hill

SY11ET

Kenneth Court

SY12AZ

Castle Street

SY38PT

The Mount

SY12EP

Castle Foregate

SY12AT

Castle Gates

SY19ZS

Quarry & Coton Hill

SY26BU

Providence Grove

SY25AG

Monkmoor Road

SY44ZZ

Quarry & Coton Hill

SY12AJ

School Gardens

SY26AA

Abbey Foregate

SY11HF

Shoplatch

SY12BY

Windsor Place

SY11TW

Town Walls

SY11LW

Princess Street

SY25EY

Alfred Street

SY12HU

Beacalls Lane

SY12EL

Castle Foregate

SY11LA

The Square

SY19NP

Castle Foregate

SY38PR

The Mount

SY25HA

Bishop Street

SY38PN

The Mount

SY19PL

Castle Foregate

SY38YD

Eldon Drive

SY26BX

Portobello

SY11HU

Bellstone

SY26AJ

Brook Road

SY26BS

Abbey Foregate

SY11RN

Claremont Bank

SY11RY

St Austin's Friars

SY38JJ

New Street

SY11PY

Mardol

SY11DB

Pride Hill

SY25DW

Underdale Road

SY11EU

St Mary's Street

SY11HE

Mardol Head

SY11SA

St Austins Street

SY11QJ

Barker Street

SY998AN

Quarry & Coton Hill

SY11LP

Princess Street

SY26BQ

Abbey Foregate

SY38LZ

Copthorne Barracks

SY26AE

Abbey Foregate

SY26BD

Abbey Foregate

SY38SS

Shelton Road

SY11HX

Bellstone

SY25AH

Monkmoor Road

SY19XT

Quarry & Coton Hill

SY11BP

Quarry & Coton Hill

SY11HH

Victoria Quay

SY38RX

Copthorne Drive

SY11XS

Grope Lane

SY38RD

Longner Street

SY998AD

Quarry & Coton Hill

SY11DN

Pride Hill

SY11TU

Town Walls

SY38LG

Frankwell

SY38QY

Llewellyn Place

SY11QD

Cole Hall Mews

SY11PN

Roushill Bank

SY38PL

The Mount

SY38PF

The Mount

SY38TJ

Copthorne Park

SY11JF

Murivance

SY11UT

Wyle Cop

SY26BF

Abbey Foregate

SY998AL

Quarry & Coton Hill

SY19NF

Castle Foregate

SY38RJ

Nettles Lane

SY25AE

Abbey Gardens

SY38FT

Frankwell

SY26UA

Abbey Foregate

SY12HP

The Dana

SY11PE

Meadow Terrace

SY26FD

Abbey

SY11PP

Mardol

SY25EU

Clifford Street

SY38TQ

Copthorne Gardens

SY38NR

Greenhill Avenue

SY11BW

Quarry & Coton Hill

SY11DS

St Marys Street

SY11DD

Pride Hill

SY38LH

Bridge Street

SY38HT

Woodfield Avenue

SY38TW

Aysgarth Road

SY26BT

Abbey Foregate

SY11HA

Mardol Head

SY11DQ

Pride Hill

SY38RU

Copthorne Crest

SY11RU

Priory Road

SY19PE

Quarry & Coton Hill

SY11UY

Wyle Cop

SY25ES

King Street

SY19NR

Castle Foregate

SY11DP

Pride Hill

SY25DE

Abbey Foregate

SY38FL

Bright Row

Data Sources

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