Postcode SY1 2LS 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 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Mardol Quay Gardens.
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.
Shrewsbury Greenfields has an average crime rate, with approximately 58.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 22.8% 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.
The average income per household in Shrewsbury Greenfields is £46,068 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SY1 2LS.
Shrewsbury Greenfields near SY1 2LS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Mardol Quay Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Mardol Quay Gardens |
| 0.1 mi | Flash Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Flash Gardens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £417,500 | £352 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £405,000 | £262 |
| Flats | 22 | £217,000 | £331 |
| Terraced | 25 | £215,000 | £278 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY1 2LS.
In the SY1 2LS postcode area, located within Shrewsbury Greenfields, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SY1 2LS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 46 Ellesmere Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 2PR | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Everymans Wine | 100 Frankwell, Shrewsbury, SY3 8JS | Walking directions to Everymans Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Albion Mini Market | 35-36 Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury, SY1 2EH | Walking directions to Albion Mini Market |
| 0.4 mi | Fresh Supermarket | 16 Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury, SY1 2EE | Walking directions to Fresh Supermarket |
| 0.5 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 2LS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alex Wagner
Quarry & Coton Hill - Elected 1 May 2025
Julia Buckley
Shrewsbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SY1 2LS 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.
The median sale price around SY1 2LS in Shrewsbury Greenfields is £225,000 (about £291 per square foot) based on 54 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to SY1 2LS, including Greenfields Primary School (Good), Shrewsbury Colleges Group (Good) and St Winefride's RC Independent School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SY1 2LS is Shrewsbury, about 707 m away.
SY1 2LS 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).
The Member of Parliament for Shrewsbury covering SY1 2LS is Julia Buckley (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Alex Wagner (Liberal Democrats).
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.