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SY1 2QG

Percy Street

Bagley

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Detailed insights for SY1 2QG

Overview

Postcode SY1 2QG 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 0.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Flash Gardens.

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
No noise

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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SY1 2QG.

Flood risk

Low

Shrewsbury Greenfields near SY1 2QG 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SY1 2QG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Shrewsbury

N/A

Walking directions to Shrewsbury

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SY1 2QG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miFlash GardensSmallWalking directions to Flash Gardens

Area Profile

Population
291
Population density
4,626.4 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
253
86.64%
Other White
18
6.16%
Irish
6
2.05%
Other
6
2.05%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.68%
Total population: 292

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
120
50%
Level 3 (A level)
40
16.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
11.25%
No qualifications
22
9.17%
Apprenticeship
17
7.08%
Total 16+ residents: 240

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
56
39.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
45
31.69%
Owns outright
35
24.65%
Social rents from council
2
1.41%
Other social rented
2
1.41%
Total households: 142

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY1 2QG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY1 2QG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Jan 202666, Percy Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 2QGTerracedFreehold£280,000
30 Oct 202571, Percy Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 2QGTerracedFreehold£250,000
11 Sept 202561, Percy Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 2QGSemi-DetachedFreehold£274,000
23 Apr 202568, Percy Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 2QGTerracedFreehold£220,000
21 Nov 20255, Percy Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 2QFSemi-DetachedFreehold£205,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SY1 2QG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryGreenfields Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryThe Martin Wilson SchoolFoundation school

Requires improvement

0.5 miPrimaryShrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and NurseryAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SY1 2QG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SY1 2QG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSpar46 Ellesmere Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 2PRWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miAlbion Mini Market35-36 Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury, SY1 2EHWalking directions to Albion Mini Market
0.4 miMorrisons Daily63 New Park Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 2LEWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miFresh Supermarket16 Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury, SY1 2EEWalking directions to Fresh Supermarket

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 2QG, 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 Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SY1 2QG

Is SY1 2QG (Shrewsbury Greenfields) safe?

The area around SY1 2QG 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 2QG?

The median sale price around SY1 2QG 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 2QG?

There are 9 schools close to SY1 2QG, including Greenfields Primary School (Good), The Martin Wilson School (Requires improvement) and Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SY1 2QG?

The closest station to SY1 2QG is Shrewsbury, about 774 m away.

How deprived is the area around SY1 2QG?

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

The Member of Parliament for Shrewsbury covering SY1 2QG 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.