Postcode insights

SY1 4DT

Whitchurch Road

Battlefield

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Detailed insights for SY1 4DT

Overview

Postcode SY1 4DT is located in an urban city, within the Battlefield ward of Shropshire in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Shrewsbury Harlescott Grange area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 64.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% 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 1.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Shrewsbury Harlescott Grange has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,191 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Shrewsbury Harlescott Grange has an average crime rate, with approximately 64.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 14 ft away from SY1 4DT.

Flood risk

No risk

Shrewsbury Harlescott Grange near SY1 4DT 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
258
Population density
2,847.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.14(-7%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.75(+93%)
Shoplifting
18.74(+115%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.04(+38%)
Public order
4.69(-23%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
237
91.86%
Other White
11
4.26%
Pakistani
4
1.55%
Chinese
1
0.39%
African
1
0.39%
Total population: 258

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
50
22.03%
Level 4+ (Degree)
44
19.38%
No qualifications
38
16.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
16.3%
Apprenticeship
31
13.66%
Total 16+ residents: 227

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
53
43.44%
Owns with a mortgage
48
39.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
14.75%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.46%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Battlefield

Median price£223,500
Price per sq ft£280
Sales (last 12 months)57
Typical range (middle 50%)£193K – £268K

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £223,500 (about £280 per square foot) in Battlefield area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,750 up to £480,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Battlefield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£310,000£297
Semi-Detached18£240,000£265
Terraced25£200,000£277
Flats2£150,000£200

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Battlefield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Battlefield.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£224,950£164,000£145,000
2017£250,000£164,000£159,950
2018£249,950£174,000£146,998
2019£262,475£167,498£155,000
2020£231,000£182,000£160,000
2021£270,000£192,750£164,000
2022£299,725£205,000£190,000
2023£310,000£223,000£173,000
2024£300,000£215,000£190,000
2025£305,000£226,750£205,000
2026£230,000£240,000£183,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Battlefield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Battlefield.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£229£218£202
2017£226£207£208
2018£232£207£224
2019£226£196£224
2020£230£222£214
2021£248£244£239
2022£299£259£265
2023£291£252£214
2024£286£266£280
2025£297£246£275
2026£368£297£288
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Battlefield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY1 4DT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY1 4DT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Apr 2026102, Whitchurch Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 4DSTerracedFreehold£188,000
06 May 2026110, Whitchurch Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 4EDTerracedFreehold£295,000
30 Apr 202515, Grasmere Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 4EATerracedFreehold£120,000
10 Jul 2025Car Park, Whitchurch Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 4DLOtherLeasehold£175,000
24 Apr 202622, Albert Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 4HZTerracedFreehold£247,000

Schools

In the SY1 4DT postcode area, located within Shrewsbury Harlescott Grange, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SY1 4DT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miSecondaryShrewsbury AcademyAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.5 miPrimaryMount Pleasant PrimaryAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miPrimaryGrange Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SY1 4DT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SY1 4DT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miChata Polska65 Whitchurch Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 4EEWalking directions to Chata Polska
0.2 miMorrisonsWhitchurch Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 4DLWalking directions to Morrisons
0.3 miRobsons Stores4 Sundorne Avenue, Shrewsbury, SY1 4JPWalking directions to Robsons Stores
0.3 miCostcutter198 Whitchurch Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 4ELWalking directions to Costcutter
0.3 miBalti Mini Market200A Whitchurch Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 4ELWalking directions to Balti Mini Market

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 4DT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Harry Hancock-Davies

Battlefield - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Julia Buckley

Shrewsbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictShropshireE06000051
Parliamentary ConstituencyShrewsburyE14001473
WardBattlefieldE05016014
ParishShrewsburyE04013487
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Shrewsbury Harlescott GrangeE02006029
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Shropshire 015AE01028933
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SY1 4DT

Is SY1 4DT (Shrewsbury Harlescott Grange) safe?

The area around SY1 4DT records about 64 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SY1 4DT?

The median sale price around SY1 4DT in Shrewsbury Harlescott Grange is £223,500 (about £280 per square foot) based on 57 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SY1 4DT?

There are 12 schools close to SY1 4DT, including Shrewsbury Academy (Requires improvement), Mount Pleasant Primary (Good) and Grange Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SY1 4DT?

SY1 4DT scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,191 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Shrewsbury covering SY1 4DT is Julia Buckley (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Harry Hancock-Davies (Reform UK).

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.