Postcode insights

SY1 3TH

Vanguard Way

Harlescott

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Detailed insights for SY1 3TH

Overview

Postcode SY1 3TH is located in an urban city, within the Harlescott ward of Shropshire in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Shrewsbury Harlescott Grange area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Shrewsbury Harlescott Grange is £43,040 per year. The nearest station is Shrewsbury, about 2.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Battlefield Heritage Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Shrewsbury Harlescott Grange has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,894 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Shrewsbury Harlescott Grange has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Shrewsbury Harlescott Grange is £43,040 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SY1 3TH.

Flood risk

No risk

Shrewsbury Harlescott Grange near SY1 3TH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Shrewsbury located about 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SY1 3TH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBattlefield Heritage ParkSmallWalking directions to Battlefield Heritage Park

Area Profile

Population
296
Population density
134.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.14(-14%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.58(+138%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.63(+60%)
Drugs
4.65(+74%)
Public order
4.65(-23%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
272
91.89%
Other White
9
3.04%
Other Asian
6
2.03%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.35%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.68%
Total population: 296

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
66
26.4%
Level 3 (A level)
50
20%
No qualifications
36
14.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
13.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
12.4%
Total 16+ residents: 250

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
55
44.35%
Owns with a mortgage
48
38.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
13.71%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.42%
Other social rented
1
0.81%
Total households: 124

Property prices in Harlescott

Median price£210,000
Price per sq ft£226
Sales (last 12 months)39
Typical range (middle 50%)£190K – £240K

Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £226 per square foot) in Harlescott area, with individual transactions ranging from £131,000 up to £303,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Harlescott over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£268,000£202
Semi-Detached29£225,000£235
Terraced8£187,000£209
Flats1£131,000£203

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Harlescott

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Harlescott.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£162,475£114,500
2017£160,000£120,000
2018£163,000£134,500
2019£170,000£133,000
2020£170,000£137,000
2021£185,000£150,600
2022£215,000£156,250
2023£212,500£175,000
2024£212,000£167,750
2025£225,000£182,500
2026£235,000£192,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Harlescott.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Harlescott.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£165£131
2017£183£140
2018£173£159
2019£189£147
2020£180£161
2021£209£161
2022£227£183
2023£244£205
2024£245£181
2025£235£204
2026£264£232
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Harlescott.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Harlescott in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 10 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY1 3TH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY1 3TH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Nov 202524, Vanguard Way, Shrewsbury, SY1 3TGOtherLeasehold£315,000
30 Sept 2025Unit 19D-19E, Vanguard Way, Shrewsbury, SY1 3TPOtherLeasehold£500,000
13 May 2026131, Harlescott Lane, Shrewsbury, SY1 3ARSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000
13 Mar 2025129, Harlescott Lane, Shrewsbury, SY1 3ARSemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000
22 Oct 2025Harry Hotspur, Harlescott Lane, Shrewsbury, SY1 3ATOtherFreehold£531,000

Schools

In the SY1 3TH postcode area, located within Shrewsbury Harlescott Grange, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SY1 3TH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryGreenacres Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.4 miNot applicableHarlescott House SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryGrange Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SY1 3TH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SY1 3TH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAsda ExpressHarlescott Lane, Shrewsbury, SY1 3APWalking directions to Asda Express
0.4 miTesco ExtraBattlefield Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 4ABWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.4 miFarmfoodsBrixton Way, Shropshire, SY1 3AZWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.4 miIcelandBrixton Way, Shropshire, SY1 3AZWalking directions to Iceland
0.5 miLidlWhitchurch Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 3AAWalking directions to Lidl

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 3TH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Rhys Gratton

Harlescott - 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
WardHarlescottE05016038
ParishShrewsburyE04013487
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Shrewsbury Harlescott GrangeE02006029
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Shropshire 015EE01028958
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced2023-02-01

Frequently asked questions about SY1 3TH

Is SY1 3TH (Shrewsbury Harlescott Grange) safe?

The area around SY1 3TH records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.

What is the average house price near SY1 3TH?

The median sale price around SY1 3TH in Shrewsbury Harlescott Grange is £210,000 (about £226 per square foot) based on 39 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SY1 3TH?

There are 7 schools close to SY1 3TH, including Greenacres Primary School (Requires improvement), Harlescott House School (Good) and Grange Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SY1 3TH?

SY1 3TH scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,894 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SY1 3TH (Shrewsbury Harlescott Grange) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Shrewsbury covering SY1 3TH is Julia Buckley (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rhys Gratton (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.