Postcode SY1 2HS is located in an urban city, within the Castlefields & Ditherington area 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 median sale price in Castlefields & Ditherington is £235,250 (around £254 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £187,125 and £273,875. The nearest station is Shrewsbury, about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is The Pleasure.
Shrewsbury Town has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,507 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 47% most 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 4.8% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SY1 2HS.
Shrewsbury Town near SY1 2HS has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Pleasure | Small | Walking directions to The Pleasure |
| 0.4 mi | Abbey Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Abbey Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Flash Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Flash Gardens |
Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £235,250 (about £254 per square foot) in Castlefields & Ditherington area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £431,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £315,000 | £255 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £234,000 | £286 |
| Terraced | 28 | £227,500 | £252 |
| Flats | 3 | £100,000 | £203 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £230,000 | £90,000 | £150,000 | £116,000 |
| 2017 | £210,000 | £99,000 | £157,500 | £136,000 |
| 2018 | £199,498 | £100,000 | £155,000 | £150,000 |
| 2019 | £200,000 | £86,875 | £160,000 | £153,500 |
| 2020 | £289,950 | £70,000 | £173,750 | £164,000 |
| 2021 | £292,500 | £103,000 | £177,500 | £175,000 |
| 2022 | £335,005 | £96,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
| 2023 | £275,000 | £99,500 | £200,000 | £217,250 |
| 2024 | £310,000 | £100,250 | £215,000 | £226,000 |
| 2025 | £255,000 | £110,000 | £222,000 | £208,000 |
| 2026 | £315,000 | £70,000 | £250,000 | £248,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £214 | £147 | £195 | £168 |
| 2017 | £209 | £192 | £202 | £175 |
| 2018 | £207 | £159 | £209 | £187 |
| 2019 | £217 | £176 | £201 | £178 |
| 2020 | £215 | £159 | £234 | £200 |
| 2021 | £248 | £203 | £211 | £228 |
| 2022 | £211 | £221 | £286 | £272 |
| 2023 | £330 | £172 | £241 | £247 |
| 2024 | £282 | £187 | £305 | £239 |
| 2025 | £389 | £208 | £289 | £252 |
| 2026 | £287 | £203 | £245 | £269 |
There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY1 2HS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sept 2025 | 4, Victoria Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 2HS | Terraced | Freehold | £431,000 | |
| 16 Dec 2025 | 43, Severn Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 2JA | Terraced | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 36, Severn Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 2JA | Terraced | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2026 | 20, Albert Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 2HT | Terraced | Freehold | £365,000 | |
| 29 May 2026 | 13, Albert Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 2HT | Terraced | Freehold | £225,000 |
In the SY1 2HS postcode area, located within Shrewsbury Town, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SY1 2HS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | 63 New Park Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 2LE | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | Albion Mini Market | 35-36 Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury, SY1 2EH | Walking directions to Albion Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Fresh Supermarket | 16 Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury, SY1 2EE | Walking directions to Fresh Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Castle Gate | 19 Castle Gates, Shrewsbury, SY1 2AD | Walking directions to Castle Gate |
| 0.4 mi | Dada Oriental Thai | Pride Hill, Shrewsbury, SY1 1BP | Walking directions to Dada Oriental Thai |
Annual council tax rates for Shropshire district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SY1 2HS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alan Neil Mosley
Castlefields & Ditherington - Elected 1 May 2025
Julia Buckley
Shrewsbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SY1 2HS 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 2HS in Castlefields & Ditherington is £235,250 (about £254 per square foot) based on 58 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to SY1 2HS, including The Martin Wilson School (Requires improvement), Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery and St Winefride's RC Independent School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SY1 2HS is Shrewsbury, about 302 m away.
SY1 2HS scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,507 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 2HS is Julia Buckley (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Alan Neil Mosley (Labour Party).