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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

SY38PB

Shelton Fields

SY38HQ

Porthill

SY12LF

Beacall's Lane

SY11EG

St Marys Court

SY26GA

The Old Meadow

SY38FD

Whitfield Crescent

SY38YT

Frankwell

SY38QN

Hunter Street

SY11RD

Claremont Hill

SY11UQ

Church Street

SY38NF

Nealors Lane

SY38NY

Copthorne Road

SY11DG

Quarry & Coton Hill

SY38SP

Shelton Road

SY19LJ

Castle Foregate

SY11SY

Milk Street

SY19LX

Castle Foregate

SY38TP

Leyburn Avenue

SY38RG

Haughmond View

SY19XZ

Quarry & Coton Hill

SY11LZ

College Hill

SY11EQ

St Marys Street

SY11RJ

Claremont Bank

SY38NH

Hafren Close

SY11QL

Claremont Street

SY38NB

Copthorne Road

SY19ZT

Quarry & Coton Hill

SY38TH

Copthorne Park

SY38JY

Frankwell

SY11PF

Severn Terrace

SY26AB

The Old Meadow

SY38NQ

Hafren Road

SY25EW

Bell Lane

SY38NZ

Tudor Gate

SY12DQ

Castle Foregate

SY11DF

Newport Place

SY26BP

Abbey Foregate

SY12AS

Castle Gates

SY12AB

Castle Gates

SY38ND

Copthorne Road

SY11PU

Mardol

SY19ZQ

Quarry & Coton Hill

SY19QG

Castle Foregate

SY998AJ

Quarry & Coton Hill

SY38PY

Drinkwater Street

SY38DE

Carrington Close

SY38LR

Greenacre Road

SY11PG

Smithfield Road

SY11XN

St Julians Mews

SY11AD

St Julians Mews

SY11LG

Market Street

SY38NJ

Greenways

SY11JL

St Chads Terrace

SY38PH

The Mount

SY38PA

Shelton Fields

SY11HD

Mardol Head

SY11TY

Town Walls

SY19PT

Castle Foregate

SY19ZP

Quarry & Coton Hill

SY11TE

Belmont

SY38QS

Longner Street

SY11DW

St Marys Place

SY38QT

Alma Street

SY11PZ

Mardol

SY25BY

Wilfred Owen Close

SY38YL

Sherbourne Road

SY26AP

Abbey Foregate

SY38PZ

Providence Row

SY11XF

Wyle Cop

SY11DY

St Marys Place

SY38JN

New Street

SY11EZ

Dogpole

SY38LN

Frankwell

SY11US

Fish Street

SY19XQ

Quarry & Coton Hill

SY25AW

Monkmoor Road

SY38JR

Frankwell

SY38YQ

Willow Place

SY38QA

St Georges Street

SY38NG

Hafren Road

SY11JX

St Chad's Terrace

SY998AH

Quarry & Coton Hill

SY11YA

Quarry & Coton Hill

SY38YA

Thornhill Road

SY38BQ

Beaufort Ridge

SY998AP

Quarry & Coton Hill

SY12DJ

Castle Foregate

SY11DX

St Marys Place

SY38YB

Westwood Drive

SY38FE

Moore Drive

SY38FJ

Rumsey Close

SY11SJ

High Street

SY11SQ

High Street

SY11SL

High Street

SY11ED

St Marys Street

SY11EN

Dogpole

SY19NH

Castle Foregate

SY11TZ

Beeches Lane

SY38LP

Copthorne Road

SY26AR

Mill Road

Data Sources

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