Postcode SY1 4LU 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 moderate crime levels, with around 61.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Shrewsbury Harlescott & Sundorne is £50,136 per year. The nearest station is Shrewsbury located about 1.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
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.
Shrewsbury Harlescott & Sundorne has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 61.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 31.5% 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.
The average income per household in Shrewsbury Harlescott & Sundorne is £50,136 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 215 ft away from SY1 4LU.
Shrewsbury Harlescott & Sundorne near SY1 4LU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Shrewsbury located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Battlefield area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £480,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £303,750 |
| Flats | 1 | £146,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £230,000 |
| Terraced | 27 | £205,000 |
10 year median price trend in Battlefield
In the SY1 4LU postcode area, located within Shrewsbury Harlescott & Sundorne, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SY1 4LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Balti Mini Market | 200A Whitchurch Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 4EL | Walking directions to Balti Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | 198 Whitchurch Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 4EL | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Whitchurch Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 3AA | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Brixton Way, Shropshire, SY1 3AZ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Extra | Battlefield Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 4AB | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
Annual council tax rates for Shropshire district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SY1 4LU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Harry Hancock-Davies
Battlefield - Elected 1 May 2025
Julia Buckley
Shrewsbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.