Postcode insights

SY1 2EG

Castle Foregate

Bagley

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Detailed insights for SY1 2EG

Overview

Postcode SY1 2EG is located in an urban city, within the Bagley 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is The Pleasure.

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
Low
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 277 ft away from SY1 2EG.

Flood risk

Low

Shrewsbury Greenfields near SY1 2EG has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Shrewsbury located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SY1 2EG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Shrewsbury

N/A

Walking directions to Shrewsbury

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SY1 2EG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miThe PleasureSmallWalking directions to The Pleasure
0.4 miMardol Quay GardensSmallWalking directions to Mardol Quay Gardens
0.2 miFlash GardensSmallWalking directions to Flash 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 Bagley

Median price£232,750
Price per sq ft£273
Sales (last 12 months)71
Typical range (middle 50%)£202K – £258K

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £232,750 (about £273 per square foot) in Bagley area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,500 up to £450,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bagley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£340,000£311
Semi-Detached39£245,000£250
Terraced22£215,000£294
Flats5£157,500£248

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bagley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bagley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£249,950£124,750£173,000£163,000
2017£299,998£130,000£185,000£164,000
2018£312,495£117,000£178,000£168,000
2019£387,500£113,000£185,000£150,500
2020£335,000£105,000£190,000£167,500
2021£294,000£133,250£205,000£197,500
2022£357,500£129,750£250,000£205,000
2023£337,500£122,500£241,000£186,250
2024£322,000£155,000£240,000£210,250
2025£340,000£160,000£242,500£217,500
2026£317,000£106,250£242,500£212,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bagley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bagley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£233£196£229£235
2017£237£249£231£209
2018£247£208£207£229
2019£227£206£203£239
2020£243£213£209£233
2021£237£206£239£256
2022£276£253£260£293
2023£301£200£258£284
2024£288£236£270£276
2025£312£248£278£300
2026£286£247£241£261
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bagley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bagley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY1 2EG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY1 2EG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 202511, Brassey House, Benbow Quay, Shrewsbury, SY1 2DHFlatsLeasehold£145,000
04 Jul 20252, Broome Place, Shrewsbury, SY1 2DSTerracedFreehold£159,500
30 May 202584, Benbow Quay, Shrewsbury, SY1 2DLFlatsLeasehold£140,000
16 May 202521, Benbow Quay, Shrewsbury, SY1 2DLFlatsLeasehold£190,000
14 May 202578, Benbow Quay, Shrewsbury, SY1 2DLFlatsLeasehold£135,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SY1 2EG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryGreenfields Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 mi16 plusShrewsbury Colleges GroupFurther education

Good

0.6 miNot applicableSt Winefride's RC Independent SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SY1 2EG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SY1 2EG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAlbion Mini Market35-36 Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury, SY1 2EHWalking directions to Albion Mini Market
0.1 miFresh Supermarket16 Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury, SY1 2EEWalking directions to Fresh Supermarket
0.2 miCastle Gate19 Castle Gates, Shrewsbury, SY1 2ADWalking directions to Castle Gate
0.3 miDada Oriental ThaiPride Hill, Shrewsbury, SY1 1BPWalking directions to Dada Oriental Thai
0.3 miGreen OptionsPride Hill, Shrewsbury, SY1 1BNWalking directions to Green Options

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 2EG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Benedict John Alexander Jephcott

Bagley - 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
WardBagleyE05016013
ParishShrewsburyE04013487
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Shrewsbury GreenfieldsE02006031
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Shropshire 017BE01028931
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1993-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SY1 2EG

Is SY1 2EG (Shrewsbury Greenfields) safe?

The area around SY1 2EG 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 2EG?

The median sale price around SY1 2EG in Shrewsbury Greenfields is £232,750 (about £273 per square foot) based on 71 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SY1 2EG?

There are 9 schools close to SY1 2EG, including Greenfields Primary School (Good), Shrewsbury Colleges Group (Good) and St Winefride's RC Independent School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SY1 2EG?

The closest station to SY1 2EG is Shrewsbury, about 260 m away.

How deprived is the area around SY1 2EG?

SY1 2EG 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 2EG (Shrewsbury Greenfields) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Shrewsbury covering SY1 2EG is Julia Buckley (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Benedict John Alexander Jephcott (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.