Postcode SY1 2JY is located in an urban city, within the Castlefields & Ditherington ward of Shropshire in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Shrewsbury Greenfields area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58.4 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 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is The Pleasure.
Shrewsbury Greenfields has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,079 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Shrewsbury Greenfields has an average crime rate, with approximately 58.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.5% 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.
The average income per household in Shrewsbury Greenfields is £46,068 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SY1 2JY.
Shrewsbury Greenfields near SY1 2JY 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Shrewsbury | N/A | Walking directions to Shrewsbury |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Pleasure | Small | Walking directions to The Pleasure |
| 0.3 mi | The Dana Gardens | Small | Walking directions to The Dana 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY1 2JY.
In the SY1 2JY postcode area, located within Shrewsbury Greenfields, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SY1 2JY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | 63 New Park Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 2LE | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Albion Mini Market | 35-36 Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury, SY1 2EH | Walking directions to Albion Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Fresh Supermarket | 16 Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury, SY1 2EE | Walking directions to Fresh Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | 32-36 Monkmoor Road, Shrewsbury, SY2 5AR | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.4 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 2JY, 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 2JY records about 58 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.
The median sale price around SY1 2JY in Shrewsbury Greenfields is £215,000 (about £267 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to SY1 2JY, including The Martin Wilson School (Requires improvement), Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery and Greenfields Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SY1 2JY is Shrewsbury, about 590 m away.
SY1 2JY scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,079 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 2JY 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.