Postcode insights

SY1 4EJ

Whitchurch Road

Battlefield

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Detailed insights for SY1 4EJ

Overview

Postcode SY1 4EJ is located in an urban city, within the Battlefield ward of Shropshire in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Shrewsbury Harlescott & Sundorne area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 61.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Shrewsbury Harlescott & Sundorne is £50,136 per year. The nearest station is Shrewsbury, about 1.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
28.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Shrewsbury Harlescott & Sundorne has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,671 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Shrewsbury Harlescott & Sundorne has an average crime rate, with approximately 61.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

28.1%

Approximately 28.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Shrewsbury Harlescott & Sundorne is £50,136 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 27 ft away from SY1 4EJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Shrewsbury Harlescott & Sundorne near SY1 4EJ 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
357
Population density
8,142.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.46(-1%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.41(+15%)
Public order
6.2(+2%)
Vehicle crime
4.34(-33%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.72(-49%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
324
91.01%
Other White
26
7.3%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.84%
African
1
0.28%
Caribbean
1
0.28%
Total population: 356

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
53
19.41%
Level 4+ (Degree)
52
19.05%
No qualifications
50
18.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
42
15.38%
Level 3 (A level)
40
14.65%
Total 16+ residents: 273

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
44
34.38%
Owns outright
33
25.78%
Other social rented
19
14.84%
Social rents from council
17
13.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
11.72%
Total households: 128

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 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY1 4EJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY1 4EJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Mar 2026150, Whitchurch Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 4EJSemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000
28 May 20256, Roseway, Shrewsbury, SY1 4HJTerracedFreehold£178,000
05 Mar 20253, Roseway, Shrewsbury, SY1 4HJTerracedFreehold£162,500
19 Dec 202537, Roseway, Shrewsbury, SY1 4HNTerracedFreehold£215,000
16 May 202541, Grasmere Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 4DZTerracedFreehold£210,000

Schools

In the SY1 4EJ postcode area, located within Shrewsbury Harlescott & Sundorne, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SY1 4EJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryShrewsbury AcademyAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.6 miPrimarySundorne Infant School and NurseryAcademy converter

N/A

0.6 miPrimaryHarlescott Junior SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SY1 4EJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCostcutter198 Whitchurch Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 4ELWalking directions to Costcutter
0.1 miBalti Mini Market200A Whitchurch Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 4ELWalking directions to Balti Mini Market
0.2 miChata Polska65 Whitchurch Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 4EEWalking directions to Chata Polska
0.3 miIcelandBrixton Way, Shropshire, SY1 3AZWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miFarmfoodsBrixton Way, Shropshire, SY1 3AZWalking directions to Farmfoods

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 4EJ, 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 & SundorneE02006030
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Shropshire 016CE01028982
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SY1 4EJ

Is SY1 4EJ (Shrewsbury Harlescott & Sundorne) safe?

The area around SY1 4EJ records about 61 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 4EJ?

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

What schools are near SY1 4EJ?

There are 10 schools close to SY1 4EJ, including Shrewsbury Academy (Requires improvement), Sundorne Infant School and Nursery and Harlescott Junior School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SY1 4EJ?

SY1 4EJ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,671 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SY1 4EJ (Shrewsbury Harlescott & Sundorne) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Shrewsbury covering SY1 4EJ 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.