Postcode SY1 2HS is located in an urban city, within the Castlefields & Ditherington 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 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 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 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 59 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £267 per square foot) in Castlefields & Ditherington area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £431,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £315,000 | £250 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £214,000 | £289 |
| Terraced | 30 | £214,000 | £257 |
| Flats | 2 | £100,000 | £208 |
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 | £220,000 | £207,500 |
| 2026 | £335,000 | — | £232,500 | £232,500 |
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 | £287 | £253 |
| 2026 | £250 | — | £299 | £285 |
There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY1 2HS.
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 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 (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 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 Shrewsbury Town is £215,000 (about £267 per square foot) based on 59 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 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 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).
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.