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SY1 2DU

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Quarry & Coton Hill

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Detailed insights for SY1 2DU

Overview

Postcode SY1 2DU 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 Greenfields area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Shrewsbury Greenfields is £46,068 per year. The nearest station is Shrewsbury, about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Mardol Quay Gardens.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
2.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

Shrewsbury Greenfields has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,159 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Shrewsbury Greenfields has an average crime rate, with approximately 58.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.8%

Approximately 2.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Shrewsbury Greenfields is £46,068 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 120 ft away from SY1 2DU.

Flood risk

No risk

Shrewsbury Greenfields near SY1 2DU 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SY1 2DU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Shrewsbury

N/A

Walking directions to Shrewsbury

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SY1 2DU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMardol Quay GardensSmallWalking directions to Mardol Quay Gardens
0.1 miFlash GardensSmallWalking directions to Flash Gardens
0.3 miThe Dana GardensSmallWalking directions to The Dana Gardens

Area Profile

Population
209
Population density
4,504.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.04(-17%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.27(+23%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.61(+32%)
Other theft
4.58(-20%)
Burglary
4.12(+1%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
160
76.92%
Other White
21
10.1%
Chinese
9
4.33%
Indian
8
3.85%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.92%
Total population: 208

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
92
46.7%
Level 3 (A level)
40
20.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
14.72%
No qualifications
18
9.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
9
4.57%
Total 16+ residents: 197

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
80
56.74%
Owns outright
24
17.02%
Owns with a mortgage
13
9.22%
Shared ownership
10
7.09%
Other forms of private rent
10
7.09%
Total households: 141

Property prices in Quarry & Coton Hill

Median price£225,000
Price per sq ft£291
Sales (last 12 months)54
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £399K

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.

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
Detached2£417,500£352
Semi-Detached5£405,000£262
Flats22£217,000£331
Terraced25£215,000£278

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£205,000
2026£229,000£215,000
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£300
2026£331£268
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 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY1 2DU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY1 2DU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Apr 202541, Coton Hill, Shrewsbury, SY1 2DXTerracedFreehold£162,000
06 Oct 202512, Coton Hill, Shrewsbury, SY1 2DZTerracedFreehold£315,000
30 Apr 20267, Hammonds Terrace, Shrewsbury, SY1 2EATerracedFreehold£177,500
31 Mar 20254, Hammonds Terrace, Shrewsbury, SY1 2EATerracedFreehold£173,000
29 Sept 2025119, Greenfields Gardens, Shrewsbury, SY1 2RPTerracedFreehold£240,000

Schools

In the SY1 2DU postcode area, located within Shrewsbury Greenfields, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SY1 2DU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryGreenfields Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.6 mi16 plusShrewsbury Colleges GroupFurther education

Good

0.7 miPrimaryShrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and NurseryAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SY1 2DU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SY1 2DU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAlbion Mini Market35-36 Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury, SY1 2EHWalking directions to Albion Mini Market
0.2 miFresh Supermarket16 Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury, SY1 2EEWalking directions to Fresh Supermarket
0.2 miSpar46 Ellesmere Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 2PRWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miCastle Gate19 Castle Gates, Shrewsbury, SY1 2ADWalking directions to Castle Gate
0.4 miMorrisons Daily63 New Park Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 2LEWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Shropshire district (2025-26).

Band A£1,546
Band B£1,804
Band C£2,061
Band D£2,319
Band E£2,834
Band F£3,349
Band G£3,865
Band H£4,638

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 2DU, 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 GreenfieldsE02006031
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Shropshire 017BE01028931
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SY1 2DU

Is SY1 2DU (Shrewsbury Greenfields) safe?

The area around SY1 2DU records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near SY1 2DU?

The median sale price around SY1 2DU in Shrewsbury Greenfields is £225,000 (about £291 per square foot) based on 54 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SY1 2DU?

There are 9 schools close to SY1 2DU, including Greenfields Primary School (Good), Shrewsbury Colleges Group (Good) and Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SY1 2DU?

The closest station to SY1 2DU is Shrewsbury, about 439 m away.

How deprived is the area around SY1 2DU?

SY1 2DU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,159 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SY1 2DU (Shrewsbury Greenfields) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Shrewsbury covering SY1 2DU is Julia Buckley (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Alex Wagner (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

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.