Postcode insights

SY1 4HD

Kendal Road

Battlefield

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Detailed insights for SY1 4HD

Overview

Postcode SY1 4HD 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 1.7 miles away. There are 5 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
1.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

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

1.9%

Approximately 1.9% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 317 ft away from SY1 4HD.

Flood risk

No risk

Shrewsbury Harlescott Grange near SY1 4HD 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
326
Population density
2,092 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
308
94.19%
Other White
11
3.36%
Other
5
1.53%
Roma
2
0.61%
Irish
1
0.31%
Total population: 327

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
71
24.15%
Level 4+ (Degree)
58
19.73%
No qualifications
50
17.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
15.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
11.56%
Total 16+ residents: 294

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
65
41.94%
Owns outright
52
33.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
14.84%
Shared ownership
7
4.52%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.23%
Total households: 155

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 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY1 4HD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY1 4HD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Oct 2025H G V Testing Station, Ennerdale Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 3LFOtherFreehold£2,650,000
16 May 202541, Grasmere Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 4DZTerracedFreehold£210,000
14 Feb 202533, Grasmere Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 4DZTerracedFreehold£205,000
06 Feb 202610, Ambleside, Shrewsbury, SY1 4ETTerracedLeasehold£88,750
20 Jun 20253, Ambleside, Shrewsbury, SY1 4ETTerracedFreehold£205,000

Schools

In the SY1 4HD postcode area, located within Shrewsbury Harlescott Grange, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SY1 4HD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryShrewsbury AcademyAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.5 miPrimaryGrange Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.6 miPrimaryGreenacres Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

Local amenities

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

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

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 4HD, 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 Introduced1987-04-01

Frequently asked questions about SY1 4HD

Is SY1 4HD (Shrewsbury Harlescott Grange) safe?

The area around SY1 4HD 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 4HD?

The median sale price around SY1 4HD 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 4HD?

There are 9 schools close to SY1 4HD, including Shrewsbury Academy (Requires improvement), Grange Primary School (Good) and Greenacres Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SY1 4HD?

SY1 4HD 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 4HD (Shrewsbury Harlescott Grange) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Shrewsbury covering SY1 4HD 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.