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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

SY38RG

Haughmond View

SY998AP

Quarry & Coton Hill

SY11AH

Barker Street

SY11ED

St Marys Street

SY11JQ

St Johns Hill

SY11ND

Quarry & Coton Hill

SY11PR

Mardol

SY11QH

Barker Street

SY11SL

High Street

SY19RH

Quarry & Coton Hill

SY38RB

Longner Street

SY25DW

Underdale Road

SY998AG

Quarry & Coton Hill

SY11HE

Mardol Head

SY11SZ

Milk Street

SY11UR

Fish Street

SY11US

Fish Street

SY26BL

Abbey Foregate

SY11SS

High Street

SY11UD

St Julians Crescent

SY12EP

Castle Foregate

SY26FS

Abbey Foregate

SY38FT

Frankwell

SY38RU

Copthorne Crest

SY11AD

St Julians Mews

SY11BP

Quarry & Coton Hill

SY11BW

Quarry & Coton Hill

SY11HL

Shoplatch

SY11PY

Mardol

SY11UH

St Alkmonds Square

SY12DJ

Castle Foregate

SY19ZX

Quarry & Coton Hill

SY38JL

New Street

SY38JN

New Street

SY38LS

Alverley Close

SY11NN

Swan Hill

SY11TY

Town Walls

SY12AU

Council House Court

SY25DA

Monkmoor Road

SY25DG

Gayfield Terrace

SY11DW

St Marys Place

SY11NT

Swan Hill

SY11TR

Crescent Fields

SY19NQ

Castle Foregate

SY38QP

Mount Street

SY11AG

Town Walls

SY11DX

St Marys Place

SY11HR

Shoplatch

SY11QF

Barker Street

SY12BX

St Marys Water Lane

SY38ND

Copthorne Road

SY38NR

Greenhill Avenue

SY38PX

Hermitage Walk

SY38RL

Brickfield Flats

SY38YJ

Eastwood Road

SY998AD

Quarry & Coton Hill

SY11JD

St Johns Hill

SY11JN

Quarry Place

SY11LY

College Hill

SY11NX

Chester Street

SY11UJ

Fish Street

SY11XE

Wyle Cop

SY12AT

Castle Gates

SY19NH

Castle Foregate

SY26AQ

Abbey Foregate

SY26FR

Mill Road

SY11XL

St Julians Friars

SY11XP

Quarry & Coton Hill

SY11XR

St Julian's Friars

SY12EJ

Castle Foregate

SY38LT

Copthorne Road

SY19XR

Quarry & Coton Hill

SY25ES

King Street

SY38PW

The Mount

SY38QL

Alma Street

SY11PX

Chester Street

SY19PX

Castle Foregate

SY19RS

Quarry & Coton Hill

SY25DB

Holywell Street

SY25EU

Clifford Street

SY26GA

The Old Meadow

SY38JX

Frankwell

SY38ZP

Castle Foregate

SY11HA

Mardol Head

SY11HU

Bellstone

SY11RU

Priory Road

SY11TZ

Beeches Lane

SY12AD

Castle Gates

SY12AG

Castle Gates

SY19GL

Castle Foregate

SY25AA

Whitehall Terrace

SY25DE

Abbey Foregate

SY25DT

Underdale Road

SY25ET

King Street

SY38BQ

Beaufort Ridge

SY11LE

Market Street

SY12AJ

School Gardens

SY19LX

Castle Foregate

SY26BA

Abbey Foregate

SY38BG

St Georges Court

Data Sources

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