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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

SY26AH

Abbey Foregate

SY11UA

Belmont Bank

SY35WR

Castle Foregate

SY11TX

Town Walls

SY11QH

Barker Street

SY19BF

Castle Foregate

SY25DL

Underdale Road

SY11RW

Claremont Bank

SY11XD

Wyle Cop

SY11RL

Claremont Bank

SY38JL

New Street

SY38PW

The Mount

SY11NT

Swan Hill

SY19XR

Quarry & Coton Hill

SY11DZ

St Marys Place

SY11TQ

Crescent Place

SY26AD

Abbey Foregate

SY26BL

Abbey Foregate

SY11UW

Butcher Row

SY19YA

Quarry & Coton Hill

SY11LE

Market Street

SY11QU

Hills Lane

SY12BX

St Marys Water Lane

SY19ZZ

Abbey Foregate

SY11JW

Murivance

SY11SZ

Milk Street

SY44WZ

Castle Foregate

SY38PG

The Mount

SY11QF

Barker Street

SY38RE

Longner Street

SY26AG

Railway Terrace

SY11UB

Belmont Bank

SY25AP

Monkmoor Road

SY38PJ

Mountwood Park

SY11NP

Swan Hill Court

SY38HB

Frankwell

SY11UE

Town Walls

SY11TG

Beeches Lane

SY11XH

English Bridge Court

SY38JS

Frankwell

SY19NQ

Castle Foregate

SY25DA

Monkmoor Road

SY38QG

Hatfield Terrace

SY11XJ

Wyle Mews

SY11UD

St Julians Crescent

SY38TR

Richmond Drive

SY38TL

Copthorne Park

SY38QX

Longner Street

SY26FS

Abbey Foregate

SY11PQ

Roushill

SY19LQ

Castle Foregate

SY19QR

Castle Foregate

SY11NX

Chester Street

SY26BH

Abbey Foregate

SY38QW

Olive Cottages

SY19XW

Quarry & Coton Hill

SY38TN

Richmond Drive

SY19PR

Castle Foregate

SY19QH

Castle Foregate

SY11NG

Swan Hill

SY19GE

Castle Foregate

SY38TS

Richmond Drive

SY11AG

Town Walls

SY38RT

Port Hill Drive

SY11HR

Shoplatch

SY12BU

Castle Street

SY11JQ

St Johns Hill

SY38FG

Bugle Close

SY11NN

Swan Hill

SY11HL

Shoplatch

SY19GL

Castle Foregate

SY19XP

Quarry & Coton Hill

SY19RP

Castle Foregate

SY11UL

St Alkmond's Place

SY19ZY

Quarry & Coton Hill

SY12BA

St Marys Water Lane

SY38FA

Stokes Close

SY12EJ

Castle Foregate

SY998AG

Quarry & Coton Hill

SY25EH

Trafalgar Place

SY19RZ

Quarry & Coton Hill

SY12BB

Castle Street

SY38NW

Copthorne Road

SY19RQ

Quarry & Coton Hill

SY11AF

Claremont Street

SY38FB

Eardley Close

SY38NE

Granville Street

SY38NT

Copthorne Rise

SY25AA

Whitehall Terrace

SY25DG

Gayfield Terrace

SY12BQ

Castle Street

SY25ET

King Street

SY11ST

High Street

SY11XE

Wyle Cop

SY38YH

The Mount

SY26AT

Coracle Way

SY19YB

Quarry & Coton Hill

SY11QG

Claremont Street

SY25DB

Holywell Street

SY11JH

Cross Hill

Data Sources

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