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Shrewsbury Town

England / West Midlands / Shropshire / Shrewsbury Town

About

Shrewsbury Town is located in the county of Shropshire, near the Welsh border. The area is known for its historic architecture, with many medieval buildings and a well-preserved town centre. The River Severn loops around the town, creating a distinctive geography and providing scenic views. Shrewsbury has a mix of residential areas, green spaces, and commercial hubs, serving as a key market town for the region.

The town offers a range of amenities, including shops, schools, and healthcare facilities. Transport links include a railway station and road connections to major cities like Birmingham and Manchester. Shrewsbury also hosts events such as the annual Flower Show and has several parks, including The Quarry, a popular riverside green space. The area balances historical charm with modern conveniences, making it a practical place to live and visit.

Area overview

On average Shrewsbury Town has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 201 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 of residents in Shrewsbury Town is £45,200 per year. There are 3 schools in Shrewsbury Town: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
201
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
7.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 166 recent sales, the median property price is £264,000 in Shrewsbury Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £71,400 up to £2,250,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached22£457,500
Flats66£185,000
Semi-Detached29£375,000
Terraced49£263,000

10 years price trend in Shrewsbury Town

All postcodes in Shrewsbury Town

SY11NB

Chester Street

SY11RD

Barker Street

SY11UT

High Street

SY12BA

St Mary's Water Lane

SY12BW

Castle Street

SY12BY

Windsor Place

SY25AE

Whitehall Street

SY26AR

Abbey Foregate

SY38QG

Darwin Terrace

SY38QY

Llewellyn Place

SY38SS

Kenwood Drive

SY38TW

Aysgarth Road

SY11JX

St Chad's Terrace

SY19GE

Castle Foregate

SY11SY

Milk Street

SY19NF

Castle Foregate

SY19PE

Shrewsbury Town

SY11QS

Hill's Lane

SY11AF

Claremont Street

SY11PU

Mardol

SY11UE

Town Walls

SY11UY

Wyle Cop

SY26AN

Cadman Place

SY26BX

Abbey Foregate

SY26BY

Abbey Foregate

SY38QE

Darwin Street

SY37XB

Castle Foregate

SY38FF

Moore Drive

SY38PJ

Mountwood Park

SY38PQ

Bryn Road

SY38QU

Longner Street

SY44WZ

Castle Foregate

SY19XY

Shrewsbury Town

SY11NQ

Swan Hill

SY11RT

Barker Street

SY11TH

Town Walls

SY12BG

Castle Street

SY38LP

Alverley Close

SY38PB

Shelton Fields

SY38TL

Copthorne Park

SY38YE

Downfield Road

SY11JZ

High Street

SY11NG

Swan Hill

SY11SJ

High Street

SY25DF

Holywell Street

SY25GB

Cadfael Way

SY26AB

Abbey Foregate

SY38EJ

Berkeley Fields

SY38HD

Woodfield Road

SY38JS

Frankwell

SY38PN

The Mount

SY38LH

Bridge Street

SY38NN

Breidden View

SY38PD

The Mount

SY38PG

The Mount

SY38SR

Shelton Road

SY38YQ

Willow Place

SY19ZQ

Shrewsbury Town

SY19NR

Castle Foregate

SY11LT

Belmont

SY11QU

Barker Street

SY11RY

St Austin's Friars

SY11UW

Fish Street

SY11XQ

Abbey Foregate

SY12BU

Castle Street

SY12HS

Victoria Street

SY26AF

Abbey Foregate

SY26AP

Abbey Foregate

SY26BT

Abbey Foregate

SY38QA

St George's Street

SY38QB

Darwin Gardens

SY38LX

Copthorne Road

SY38QH

Darwin Street

SY38QN

Hunter Street

SY49BG

Castle Foregate

SY998AL

Shrewsbury Town

SY11EG

St Mary's Court

SY11HF

Market Street

SY11RX

Priory Road

SY11SA

Barker Street

SY11TG

Beeches Lane

SY11XB

Wyle Cop

SY12BQ

Castle Gates

SY12HP

Beacall's Lane

SY25HG

Canon Street

SY38FH

Shrewsbury Town

SY38FD

Whitfield Crescent

SY38TJ

Copthorne Gardens

SY38YD

Eldon Drive

SY19ZP

Shrewsbury Town

SY19ZU

Shrewsbury Town

SY11XS

High Street

SY12EF

School Gardens

SY19QR

Castle Foregate

SY11AH

Barker Street

SY11ED

College Hill

SY11JQ

St John's Hill

SY11JR

Canonbury

SY11ND

Shrewsbury Town

SY11PR

Mardol

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.