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SY1 4UD

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Overview

Postcode SY1 4UD is located in an urban city, within the Battlefield area of Shropshire in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Shrewsbury Harlescott & Sundorne area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 16% 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 median sale price in Battlefield is £234,000 (around £284 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £195,500 and £280,500. The nearest station is Shrewsbury, about 2.3 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

3/10

Shrewsbury Harlescott & Sundorne has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,657 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Shrewsbury Harlescott & Sundorne has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.1 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 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 298 ft away from SY1 4UD.

Flood risk

No risk

Shrewsbury Harlescott & Sundorne near SY1 4UD 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 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
401
Population density
5,075.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
55.83(+542%)
Anti-social behaviour
38.35(+256%)
Violence and sexual offences
31.55(-18%)
Public order
11.17(+84%)
Other theft
8.25(+45%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
359
89.53%
Other White
17
4.24%
Chinese
7
1.75%
Other Asian
4
1%
Irish
4
1%
Total population: 401

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
111
32.36%
Level 3 (A level)
72
20.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49
14.29%
No qualifications
45
13.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
8.75%
Total 16+ residents: 343

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
68
43.31%
Owns with a mortgage
65
41.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
15.29%
Total households: 157

Property prices in Battlefield

Median price: £234,000
Price per sq ft: £284
Sales (last 12 months): 63
Typical range (middle 50%): £196K – £281K

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £234,000 (about £284 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
Detached16£306,500£297
Semi-Detached22£240,000£263
Terraced23£199,950£284
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£313,000£240,000£184,000
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£300£304£298
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 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY1 4UD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY1 4UD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 May 202610, Swallow Drive, Shrewsbury, SY1 4UESemi-DetachedFreehold£315,000
25 Jul 20259, Swallow Drive, Shrewsbury, SY1 4UESemi-DetachedFreehold£290,000
19 Dec 202510, Mallard Close, Shrewsbury, SY1 4UFTerracedFreehold£195,000
27 Feb 202610, Woodpecker Close, Shrewsbury, SY1 4UBTerracedFreehold£183,000
30 Jan 20264, Woodpecker Close, Shrewsbury, SY1 4UBSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000

Schools

In the SY1 4UD postcode area, located within Shrewsbury Harlescott & Sundorne, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SY1 4UD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHarlescott Junior SchoolAcademy converter

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0.2 miPrimarySundorne Infant School and NurseryAcademy converter

N/A

0.5 miSecondaryShrewsbury AcademyAcademy converter

Requires improvement

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SY1 4UD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SY1 4UD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miSundorne Store19 Moston Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 4QGWalking directions to Sundorne Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Shropshire district.

Band A£1,685
Band B£1,966
Band C£2,247
Band D£2,528
Band E£3,090
Band F£3,652
Band G£4,214
Band H£5,056

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 4UD, 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 016EE01035059
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1983-03-01

Frequently asked questions about SY1 4UD

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

The area around SY1 4UD records about 81 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 4UD?

The median sale price around SY1 4UD in Battlefield is £234,000 (about £284 per square foot) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SY1 4UD?

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

How deprived is the area around SY1 4UD?

SY1 4UD scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,657 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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