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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 157 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
157
Deprivation level
4/10
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
78.02(+104%)
Anti-social behaviour
42.07(+270%)
Shoplifting
23.45(+168%)
Public order
20.98(+244%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.67(+91%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,319
86.23%
Other White
531
6.26%
Indian
123
1.45%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
67
0.79%
Other Asian
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 150 recent sales, the median property price is £277,500 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
Detached23£502,000
Flats61£181,000
Semi-Detached25£375,000
Terraced41£300,000

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

SY26BD

Abbey Foregate

SY38BE

Earlston Park

SY38NU

Barracks Lane

SY38YH

The Mount

SY11DD

Pride Hill

SY11LA

The Square

SY19NW

Castle Foregate

SY25EW

Bell Lane

SY26AT

Coracle Way

SY26AY

Mill Road

SY38JU

Frankwell

SY38SP

Shelton Road

SY11TW

Town Walls

SY25BY

Wilfred Owen Close

SY25EH

Trafalgar Place

SY38LG

Frankwell

SY38LN

Frankwell

SY11BN

Quarry & Coton Hill

SY11PD

Meadow Place

SY11PQ

Roushill

SY12EH

Castle Foregate

SY38PE

Barracks Lane

SY38TQ

Copthorne Gardens

SY11PP

Mardol

SY12HY

Albafont Terrace

SY12LF

Beacall's Lane

SY19YB

Quarry & Coton Hill

SY26UA

Abbey Foregate

SY38QW

Olive Cottages

SY19ZZ

Abbey Foregate

SY11DF

Newport Place

SY11ES

Dogpole

SY11JE

Cross Hill

SY11PT

Roushill

SY19ZT

Quarry & Coton Hill

SY38DE

Carrington Close

SY38FE

Moore Drive

SY38TN

Richmond Drive

SY11EQ

St Marys Street

SY11EU

St Mary's Street

SY11JB

Bellstone

SY11LZ

College Hill

SY11PG

Smithfield Road

SY11RJ

Claremont Bank

SY11XA

Barracks Passage

SY11XJ

Wyle Mews

SY12BB

Castle Street

SY12HU

Beacalls Lane

SY19QH

Castle Foregate

SY11JA

Cross Hill

SY11RG

Claremont Place

SY11ST

High Street

SY11TN

Town Walls

SY25AF

Longmynd Villas

SY38FA

Stokes Close

SY38NA

Copthorne Road

SY38NF

Nealors Lane

SY38RT

Port Hill Drive

SY26BF

Abbey Foregate

SY38NX

Copthorne Gate

SY25EN

Bell Lane

SY38PS

The Mount

SY38RX

Copthorne Drive

SY38YG

Copthorne Park

SY998AH

Quarry & Coton Hill

SY11DB

Pride Hill

SY11JT

Victoria Avenue

SY11NL

Swan Hill

SY11PW

Smithfield Road

SY12AZ

Castle Street

SY19QU

Castle Foregate

SY38JG

Park Avenue

SY38NZ

Tudor Gate

SY11PA

Chester Street

SY11QJ

Barker Street

SY11XY

St Julians Friars

SY19NA

Castle Foregate

SY19XZ

Quarry & Coton Hill

SY26AH

Abbey Foregate

SY26FP

Abbey Foregate

SY38PF

The Mount

SY11HH

Victoria Quay

SY11PZ

Mardol

SY11QB

Smithfield Road

SY26BQ

Abbey Foregate

SY26FD

Abbey

SY38JJ

New Street

SY38RD

Longner Street

SY38RF

Longner Street

SY19XP

Quarry & Coton Hill

SY11DQ

Pride Hill

SY11PF

Severn Terrace

SY11RW

Claremont Bank

SY11TS

Crescent Fields

SY38QF

Frankwell

SY11HQ

Bellstone

SY11LP

Princess Street

SY11PS

Hill's Lane

SY19LJ

Castle Foregate

SY26AD

Abbey Foregate

Data Sources

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