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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

SY26AQ

Abbey Foregate

SY12EH

Castle Foregate

SY19RE

Castle Foregate

SY38JW

Copthorne Road

SY12AG

Castle Gates

SY25ER

King Street

SY38JX

Frankwell

SY38QH

Mount Street

SY38HD

Woodfield Court

SY12BD

Castle Street

SY12AD

Castle Gates

SY11TP

Town Walls

SY49BG

Castle Foregate

SY11JE

Cross Hill

SY38LX

Copthorne Road

SY11UH

St Alkmonds Square

SY19PX

Castle Foregate

SY38FH

Bufton Close

SY11PS

Hill's Lane

SY19QX

Castle Foregate

SY11JT

Victoria Avenue

SY11SB

Barker Street

SY11RX

Priory Road

SY26AL

Abbey Foregate

SY13WW

Castle Foregate

SY11DL

St Mary's Place

SY11SX

Peacock Passage

SY11LT

College Hill

SY11RQ

Claremont Hill

SY38QP

Mount Street

SY19ZR

Quarry & Coton Hill

SY11LS

College Hill

SY12AU

Council House Court

SY38NX

Copthorne Gate

SY38LT

Copthorne Road

SY11XB

Wyle Cop

SY38FF

Moore Drive

SY38FN

Wood Close

SY26AU

Abbey Foregate

SY11PD

Meadow Place

SY11XA

Barracks Passage

SY38EJ

Berkeley Fields

SY38BG

St Georges Court

SY12HY

Albafont Terrace

SY38NL

Copthorne Road

SY11JA

Cross Hill

SY12AE

Castle Gates

SY38BE

Earlston Park

SY26BB

Abbey Foregate

SY11SG

High Street

SY11JZ

The Square

SY38QZ

Longner Street

SY11TT

Town Walls

SY38TB

Shelton Road

SY26AY

Mill Road

SY11TR

Crescent Fields

SY11HS

Market Street

SY38ZP

Castle Foregate

SY11JB

Bellstone

SY11PA

Chester Street

SY38PE

Barracks Lane

SY11UR

Fish Street

SY11PR

Mardol

SY19RH

Quarry & Coton Hill

SY26AS

Abbey Foregate

SY38RZ

Copthorne Drive

SY11JP

St Johns Row

SY12EE

Castle Foregate

SY38NP

Lessar Avenue

SY11XR

St Julian's Friars

SY11PX

Chester Street

SY26BW

Abbey Foregate

SY11RT

Barker Street

SY25AD

Whitehall Street

SY38RF

Longner Street

SY38QR

Mount Street

Data Sources

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