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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

SY11TN

Town Walls

SY11HQ

Bellstone

SY11JR

Canonbury

SY11XY

St Julians Friars

SY11NQ

Swan Hill

SY38QU

Longner Street

SY11BN

Quarry & Coton Hill

SY12BG

Castle Court

SY38LJ

Frankwell

SY998AE

Quarry & Coton Hill

SY38PP

The Mount

SY25DT

Underdale Road

SY11XQ

Marine Terrace

SY11NL

Swan Hill

SY19ZW

Quarry & Coton Hill

SY25FB

Abbey

SY19QU

Castle Foregate

SY11SP

High Street

SY19NL

Castle Foregate

SY38PQ

Bryn Road

SY11UX

Wyle Cop

SY26AF

Amber Rise

SY11JJ

St Johns Hill

SY38QQ

Darwin Terrace

SY25DP

Bradford Street

SY26BA

Abbey Foregate

SY11PT

Roushill

SY12EF

School Gardens

SY38QB

Darwin Gardens

SY11ND

Quarry & Coton Hill

SY19RS

Quarry & Coton Hill

SY25BF

Holywell Street

SY25AF

Longmynd Villas

SY11UJ

Fish Street

SY11AH

Barker Street

SY11XP

Quarry & Coton Hill

SY19NA

Castle Foregate

SY38PS

The Mount

SY26FR

Mill Road

SY11LH

Coffee House Passage

SY25EN

Bell Lane

SY38QL

Alma Street

SY11PB

Smithfield Road

SY11NB

Chester Street

SY25GB

Cadfael Way

SY12HS

Victoria Street

SY38LL

Sandringham Court

SY19QP

Castle Foregate

SY19NW

Castle Foregate

SY11EB

St Marys Street

SY38QF

Frankwell

SY26BG

Abbey Foregate

SY11PL

Raven Meadows

SY38PX

Hermitage Walk

SY38NS

Copthorne Road

SY11QB

Smithfield Road

SY38QD

Sabrina Terrace

SY25EZ

Bishop Street

SY38QE

Darwin Street

SY38QJ

Mount Street

SY38NU

Barracks Lane

SY11QS

Hill's Lane

SY38JU

Frankwell

SY38YG

Copthorne Park

SY26BE

Abbey Foregate

SY38BL

Shelton Park

SY12BW

Castle Street

SY38RB

Longner Street

SY38JG

Park Avenue

SY25DF

Holywell Terrace

SY19ZX

Quarry & Coton Hill

SY25HG

Canon Street

SY38YJ

Eastwood Road

SY26FP

Abbey Foregate

SY38NN

Breidden View

SY11TS

Crescent Fields

SY38NA

Copthorne Road

SY26BY

Abbey Foregate

SY38PD

The Mount

SY19GW

Castle Foregate

SY11NF

Swan Hill

SY19ZU

Quarry & Coton Hill

SY38SR

Shelton Road

SY12AQ

Castle Gates

SY38YF

Downfield Road

SY11PW

Smithfield Road

SY11ES

Dogpole

SY11JN

Quarry Place

SY11XL

St Julians Friars

SY38RL

Brickfield Flats

SY38YE

Thornhill Road

SY11TH

The Crescent

SY26AN

Cadman Place

SY11SS

High Street

SY11UG

Church Street

SY11LY

College Hill

SY25DH

Underdale Road

SY25AQ

Monkmoor Road

SY26BZ

Abbey Foregate

SY11RG

Claremont Place

Data Sources

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