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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

SY19RH

Shrewsbury Town

SY11QH

Barker Street

SY11RQ

Claremont Hill

SY11SL

High Street

SY11UB

Belmont Bank

SY25AH

Bishop Street

SY25DW

Cleveland Street

SY25HA

Bishop Street

SY26AU

Abbey Foregate

SY38RB

Longner Street

SY38RG

Longner Street

SY998AG

Shrewsbury Town

SY998AP

Shrewsbury Town

SY11HE

Mardol Head

SY11SS

High Street

SY11SZ

Milk Street

SY11UD

St Julian's Friars

SY11UR

Fish Street

SY11US

Fish Street

SY12EP

Castle Foregate

SY26BL

Abbey Foregate

SY26FS

Abbey Foregate

SY38FT

Frankwell

SY38RU

Copthorne Crest

SY19ZX

Shrewsbury Town

SY11AD

Beeches Lane

SY11BP

Shrewsbury Town

SY11BW

Shrewsbury Town

SY11HL

Shoplatch

SY11NN

St John's Hill

SY11PY

Mardol

SY11TY

Town Walls

SY11UH

Wyle Cop

SY12AU

Shrewsbury Town

SY12DJ

Castle Foregate

SY25DA

Monkmoor Road

SY25DG

Holywell Street

SY38JL

New Street

SY38JN

Copthorne Road

SY38LS

Alverley Close

SY38PX

Shrewsbury Town

SY19NQ

Castle Foregate

SY11AG

Belmont Bank

SY11DW

St Mary's Place

SY11DX

Castle Street

SY11HR

Bellstone

SY11NT

Swan Hill

SY11QF

Barker Street

SY11TR

Crescent Fields

SY12BX

St Mary's Water Lane

SY38ND

Copthorne Road

SY38NR

Greenhill Avenue

SY38QP

Mount Street

SY38RL

Mountwood Park

SY38YJ

Copthorne Park

SY998AD

Shrewsbury Town

SY19XR

Shrewsbury Town

SY11XE

Wyle Cop

SY19NH

Castle Foregate

SY12AT

Castle Gates

SY11JD

St John's Hill

SY11JN

Quarry Place

SY11LY

College Hill

SY11NX

Chester Street

SY11UJ

Fish Street

SY25ES

King Street

SY26AQ

Abbey Foregate

SY26FR

Abbey Wharf

SY38PW

The Mount

SY38QL

Alma Street

SY19PX

Castle Foregate

SY11PX

Chester Street

SY11SG

High Street

SY11XL

St Julian's Friars

SY11XP

Shrewsbury Town

SY11XR

St Julian's Friars

SY12EJ

Beacall's Lane

SY19RS

Shrewsbury Town

SY25DB

Holywell Street

SY25EU

Clifford Street

SY26GA

Abbey Foregate

SY38ZP

Castle Foregate

SY38JX

Frankwell

SY38LT

Bugle Close

SY38YL

Sherbourne Road

SY25AA

Whitehall Street

SY19GL

Castle Foregate

SY19LX

Castle Foregate

SY19NP

Castle Foregate

SY11HA

Mardol Head

SY11HU

Bellstone

SY11LE

Market Street

SY11RU

Claremont Bank

SY11TZ

Beeches Lane

SY12AD

Castle Gates

SY12AG

Castle Gates

SY12AJ

Castle Gates

SY25DE

Abbey Foregate

SY25DT

Underdale Road

SY25ET

King Street
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Data Sources

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