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Shrewsbury Town

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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

0.79%

Other Asian

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)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	22	£457,500	£315,250	£377,205	£551,250	£960,000
Flats	66	£185,000	£105,750	£146,988	£223,750	£448,750
Semi-Detached	29	£375,000	£238,800	£330,000	£435,000	£652,800
Terraced	49	£263,000	£138,800	£180,000	£375,000	£764,000

10 years price trend in Shrewsbury Town

All postcodes in Shrewsbury Town

SY26BA

Abbey Foregate

SY38BG

Copthorne Road

SY38BQ

Beaufort Ridge

SY38YA

Thornhill Road

SY19QX

Castle Foregate

SY11JW

Murivance

SY11SQ

High Street

SY12AS

Castle Gates

SY25AW

Monkmoor Road

SY25AG

King Street

SY26AA

Abbey Foregate

SY38FN

Shrewsbury Town

SY38NY

Copthorne Road

SY38PP

The Mount

SY998AN

Shrewsbury Town

SY19RZ

Shrewsbury Town

SY19XQ

Shrewsbury Town

SY11PB

Smithfield Road

SY26AS

Abbey Foregate

SY26BZ

Abbey Foregate

SY38QT

Alma Street

SY38JY

Frankwell

SY38NT

Tudor Gate

SY38RZ

Copthorne Crest

SY38YB

Westwood Drive

SY11JP

Murivance

SY19GW

Castle Foregate

SY11ET

Shrewsbury Town

SY11JL

St Chad's Terrace

SY11PE

Meadow Place

SY11PN

Shrewsbury Town

SY11QG

Claremont Street

SY11XH

Wyle Cop

SY11YA

Shrewsbury Town

SY12AQ

Castle Gates

SY19RP

Castle Foregate

SY38FB

Shrewsbury Town

SY38LZ

Copthorne Road

SY998AE

Shrewsbury Town

SY11DS

St Mary's Place

SY11DY

St Mary's Place

SY11HD

Mardol Head

SY12BD

Castle Street

SY12DQ

Castle Foregate

SY25DL

Underdale Road

SY26BB

Abbey Foregate

SY38FG

Bugle Close

SY38JW

Copthorne Road

SY38NW

Breidden View

SY38TH

Copthorne Park

SY38TS

Richmond Drive

SY11RN

Claremont Bank

SY11NF

Swan Hill

SY11TT

Belmont Bank

SY11PL

Raven Meadows

SY11EZ

Dogpole

SY11HX

Bellstone

SY11JH

Cross Hill

SY11LG

Market Street

SY11TQ

Crescent Lane

SY11UA

Belmont Bank

SY26AG

Railway Lane

SY26AL

Abbey Foregate

SY38HQ

Shrewsbury Town

SY38BL

Ingleby Way

SY38LJ

Frankwell

SY38PU

The Mount

SY38TR

Aysgarth Road

SY13WW

Castle Foregate

SY19QG

Castle Foregate

SY11JF

Murivance

SY11XF

Wyle Cop

SY38NQ

Hafren Road

SY38FL

Copthorne Road

SY38NB

Copthorne Road

SY38QJ

Mount Street

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Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail