Postcode SY1 2BA is located in an urban city, within the Quarry & Coton Hill ward of Shropshire in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Shrewsbury Town area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 313.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.2× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Shrewsbury Town is £49,465 per year. The nearest station is Shrewsbury, about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is The Quarry.
Shrewsbury Town has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,829 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.
Shrewsbury Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 313.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.5% 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.
The average income per household in Shrewsbury Town is £49,465 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 247 ft away from SY1 2BA.
Shrewsbury Town near SY1 2BA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Shrewsbury located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Shrewsbury | N/A | Walking directions to Shrewsbury |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | The Quarry | Large | Walking directions to The Quarry |
| 0.2 mi | Abbey Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Abbey Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Mardol Quay Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Mardol Quay Gardens |
Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £291 per square foot) in Quarry & Coton Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £107,500 up to £770,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £417,500 | £352 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £405,000 | £262 |
| Flats | 22 | £217,000 | £331 |
| Terraced | 25 | £215,000 | £278 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £205,000 |
| 2026 | — | £229,000 | — | £215,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £300 |
| 2026 | — | £331 | — | £268 |
There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY1 2BA.
In the SY1 2BA postcode area, located within Shrewsbury Town, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SY1 2BA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Setonaikai | St Mary's Place, Shrewsbury, SY1 1DL | Walking directions to Setonaikai |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Pride Hill, Shropshire, SY1 1EX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Dada Oriental Thai | Pride Hill, Shrewsbury, SY1 1BP | Walking directions to Dada Oriental Thai |
| 0.1 mi | Green Options | Pride Hill, Shrewsbury, SY1 1BN | Walking directions to Green Options |
| 0.1 mi | Castle Gate | 19 Castle Gates, Shrewsbury, SY1 2AD | Walking directions to Castle Gate |
Annual council tax rates for Shropshire district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SY1 2BA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alex Wagner
Quarry & Coton Hill - Elected 1 May 2025
Julia Buckley
Shrewsbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SY1 2BA records about 314 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.
The median sale price around SY1 2BA in Shrewsbury Town is £225,000 (about £291 per square foot) based on 54 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to SY1 2BA, including St Winefride's RC Independent School, Shrewsbury High School and Coleham Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SY1 2BA is Shrewsbury, about 322 m away.
SY1 2BA scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,829 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Shrewsbury covering SY1 2BA is Julia Buckley (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Alex Wagner (Liberal Democrats).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.