Postcode insights

SY1 4DA

The Meadows

Harlescott

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Detailed insights for SY1 4DA

Overview

Postcode SY1 4DA 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
93
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
11.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Shrewsbury Harlescott Grange has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,470 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Shrewsbury Harlescott Grange has a high crime rate, with approximately 93 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11.9%

Approximately 11.9% 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 4DA.

Flood risk

No risk

Shrewsbury Harlescott Grange near SY1 4DA 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SY1 4DA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Shrewsbury

N/A

Walking directions to Shrewsbury

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
332
Population density
2,867 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.27(+48%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.63(+129%)
Shoplifting
9.24(+6%)
Public order
8.62(+42%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.77(-7%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
307
92.19%
Other White
19
5.71%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.5%
Caribbean
1
0.3%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.3%
Total population: 333

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
70
25.93%
Level 3 (A level)
55
20.37%
No qualifications
45
16.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
16.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
12.96%
Total 16+ residents: 270

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
58
42.96%
Owns with a mortgage
38
28.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
8.15%
Other social rented
10
7.41%
Shared ownership
8
5.93%
Total households: 135

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY1 4DA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY1 4DA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Aug 202571, Wingfield Close, Shrewsbury, SY1 4BWSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
01 Aug 202544, Wingfield Gardens, Shrewsbury, SY1 4BTTerracedFreehold£162,000
25 Jul 20252, Bagley Drive, Shrewsbury, SY1 3BXSemi-DetachedFreehold£303,000
23 Jan 202616, Wingfield Close, Shrewsbury, SY1 4BHSemi-DetachedFreehold£140,000
15 Oct 202525, Wingfield Close, Shrewsbury, SY1 4BHSemi-DetachedFreehold£130,000

Schools

In the SY1 4DA postcode area, located within Shrewsbury Harlescott Grange, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SY1 4DA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryMount Pleasant PrimaryAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryGreenfields Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryThe Martin Wilson SchoolFoundation school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SY1 4DA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SY1 4DA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miOne Stop12-14 Ditherington Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 4ASWalking directions to One Stop
0.2 miTesco Express59 Ditherington Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 4BDWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miMount Pleasant Convenience8-10 Mount Pleasant Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 3BQWalking directions to Mount Pleasant Convenience
0.5 miYour Coop Food97-99 Mount Pleasant Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 3ELWalking directions to Your Coop Food
0.5 miSpar46 Ellesmere Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 2PRWalking directions to Spar

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 4DA, 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 015BE01028934
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1993-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SY1 4DA

Is SY1 4DA (Shrewsbury Harlescott Grange) safe?

The area around SY1 4DA records about 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 4DA?

The median sale price around SY1 4DA 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 4DA?

There are 7 schools close to SY1 4DA, including Mount Pleasant Primary (Good), Greenfields Primary School (Good) and The Martin Wilson School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SY1 4DA?

The closest station to SY1 4DA is Shrewsbury, about 1,359 m away.

How deprived is the area around SY1 4DA?

SY1 4DA scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,470 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SY1 4DA (Shrewsbury Harlescott Grange) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Shrewsbury covering SY1 4DA 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.