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SY1 1AF

Claremont Street

Quarry & Coton Hill

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Overview

Postcode SY1 1AF is located in an urban city, within the Quarry & Coton Hill area of Shropshire in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Shrewsbury Town area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 537 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 5.5× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Shrewsbury Town is £49,465 per year. The median sale price in Quarry & Coton Hill is £235,000 (around £300 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £191,500 and £402,500. The nearest station is Shrewsbury, about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is The Quarry.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
537
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
2.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Shrewsbury Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,693 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Shrewsbury Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 537 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.3%

Approximately 2.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Shrewsbury Town is £49,465 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 253 ft away from SY1 1AF.

Flood risk

No risk

Shrewsbury Town near SY1 1AF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Shrewsbury located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SY1 1AF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Shrewsbury

N/A

Walking directions to Shrewsbury

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SY1 1AF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miThe QuarryLargeWalking directions to The Quarry
0.4 miAbbey GardensSmallWalking directions to Abbey Gardens
0.1 miMardol Quay GardensSmallWalking directions to Mardol Quay Gardens

Area Profile

Population
253
Population density
5,990.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
292.09(+655%)
Anti-social behaviour
126.26(+1072%)
Public order
61.45(+914%)
Other theft
40.4(+610%)
Drugs
38.72(+1345%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
174
67.7%
Other White
27
10.51%
Indian
15
5.84%
African
12
4.67%
Chinese
6
2.33%
Total population: 257

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
113
47.88%
Level 3 (A level)
58
24.58%
No qualifications
18
7.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
13
5.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
13
5.51%
Total 16+ residents: 236

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
82
63.57%
Owns outright
27
20.93%
Owns with a mortgage
10
7.75%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.65%
Other social rented
2
1.55%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Quarry & Coton Hill

Median price: £235,000
Price per sq ft: £300
Sales (last 12 months): 55
Typical range (middle 50%): £192K – £403K

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 (about £300 per square foot) in Quarry & Coton Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £107,500 up to £770,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Quarry & Coton Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£600,000£437
Semi-Detached6£317,500£262
Terraced20£222,500£289
Flats26£217,500£312

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Quarry & Coton Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Quarry & Coton Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£463,750£199,000£162,750£160,000
2017£239,750£220,000£226,000£161,500
2018£230,000£195,000£185,000£194,095
2019£407,500£142,500£167,500£161,000
2020£403,000£158,000£205,000£184,000
2021£620,000£185,000£430,000£192,500
2022£340,000£177,500£226,000£266,500
2023£855,000£200,000£276,750£200,000
2024£382,500£176,500£247,500£219,141
2025£655,000£195,000£276,000£212,500
2026£465,000£196,500£215,000£206,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Quarry & Coton Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Quarry & Coton Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£240£254£191£201
2017£225£265£176£206
2018£257£267£201£244
2019£285£256£185£214
2020£211£239£192£236
2021£267£268£274£260
2022£439£275£245£280
2023£381£274£275£236
2024£331£294£247£271
2025£369£290£271£301
2026£419£307£232£269
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Quarry & Coton Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Quarry & Coton Hill in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 20 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY1 1AF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY1 1AF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 202612 - 13, Claremont Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 1QGOtherFreehold£235,000
10 Feb 202675, Mardol, Shrewsbury, SY1 1PZOtherFreehold£425,000
02 Mar 202617A, Hills Lane, Shrewsbury, SY1 1QUOtherFreehold£390,000
15 Apr 202519A, Mardol, Shrewsbury, SY1 1PUOtherFreehold£112,500
13 Nov 20257, Roushill, Shrewsbury, SY1 1PQOtherFreehold£187,500

Schools

In the SY1 1AF postcode area, located within Shrewsbury Town, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SY1 1AF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 mi16 plusShrewsbury Colleges GroupFurther education

Good

0.2 miNot applicableShrewsbury High SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableSt Winefride's RC Independent SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SY1 1AF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SY1 1AF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miLittle Camel Oriental Food Store20 Shoplatch, Shrewsbury, SY1 1HSWalking directions to Little Camel Oriental Food Store
0.1 miMinimiseClaremont Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 1HXWalking directions to Minimise
0.1 miThe Hibiscus ShopSaint John's Hill, Shrewsbury, SY1 1JDWalking directions to The Hibiscus Shop
0.1 miTesco ExpressPride Hill, Shropshire, SY1 1EXWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miGreen OptionsPride Hill, Shrewsbury, SY1 1BNWalking directions to Green Options

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Shropshire district.

Band A£1,685
Band B£1,966
Band C£2,247
Band D£2,528
Band E£3,090
Band F£3,652
Band G£4,214
Band H£5,056

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SY1 1AF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alex Wagner

Quarry & Coton Hill - Elected 1 May 2025

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Julia Buckley

Shrewsbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictShropshireE06000051
Parliamentary ConstituencyShrewsburyE14001473
WardQuarry & Coton HillE05016060
ParishShrewsburyE04013487
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Shrewsbury TownE02006033
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Shropshire 019GE01035063
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced2016-05-01

Frequently asked questions about SY1 1AF

Is SY1 1AF (Shrewsbury Town) safe?

The area around SY1 1AF records about 537 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SY1 1AF?

The median sale price around SY1 1AF in Quarry & Coton Hill is £235,000 (about £300 per square foot) based on 55 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SY1 1AF?

There are 10 schools close to SY1 1AF, including Shrewsbury Colleges Group (Good), Shrewsbury High School and St Winefride's RC Independent School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SY1 1AF?

The closest station to SY1 1AF is Shrewsbury, about 595 m away.

How deprived is the area around SY1 1AF?

SY1 1AF scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,693 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SY1 1AF (Shrewsbury Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Shrewsbury covering SY1 1AF is Julia Buckley (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Alex Wagner (Liberal Democrats).