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SY2 6BA

Abbey Foregate

Abbey

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Detailed insights for SY2 6BA

Overview

Postcode SY2 6BA is located in an urban city, within the Abbey ward of Shropshire in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Shrewsbury Town area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Shrewsbury Town is £49,465 per year. The nearest station is Shrewsbury, about 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Abbey Gardens.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
43.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

4/10

Shrewsbury Town has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,272 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Shrewsbury Town has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

43.3%

Approximately 43.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Shrewsbury Town is £49,465 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 187 ft away from SY2 6BA.

Flood risk

No risk

Shrewsbury Town near SY2 6BA 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SY2 6BA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Shrewsbury

N/A

Walking directions to Shrewsbury

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SY2 6BA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miAbbey GardensSmallWalking directions to Abbey Gardens

Area Profile

Population
183
Population density
7,261.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.63(+5%)
Shoplifting
15.86(+82%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.9(+1%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.9(+50%)
Public order
5.95(-2%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
176
96.17%
Other White
3
1.64%
Caribbean
1
0.55%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.55%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.55%
Total population: 183

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
57
32.57%
No qualifications
50
28.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
11.43%
Level 3 (A level)
18
10.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
8%
Total 16+ residents: 175

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
51
42.5%
Owns outright
26
21.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
18.33%
Owns with a mortgage
15
12.5%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.17%
Total households: 120

Property prices in Abbey

Median price£290,000
Price per sq ft£312
Sales (last 12 months)94
Typical range (middle 50%)£215K – £363K

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 (about £312 per square foot) in Abbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £695,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Abbey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached25£345,000£332
Semi-Detached24£293,750£337
Terraced19£290,000£297
Flats26£172,500£289

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Abbey

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abbey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£334,975£220,000£245,000£252,500
2017£255,000£170,000£242,500£244,000
2018£285,000£175,000£260,000£238,000
2019£300,000£204,950£242,500£247,500
2020£300,000£177,500£241,500£225,000
2021£341,000£165,000£262,000£243,500
2022£374,950£162,500£284,950£250,750
2023£362,975£155,000£266,000£279,950
2024£374,950£162,500£299,950£303,000
2025£337,500£165,000£312,000£325,000
2026£585,000£175,000£327,500£295,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abbey.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Abbey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£235£363£226£214
2017£244£322£233£209
2018£255£250£236£213
2019£253£326£238£235
2020£267£258£267£263
2021£288£268£287£282
2022£297£265£299£291
2023£307£264£308£306
2024£311£266£316£307
2025£336£282£337£324
2026£335£274£286£340
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Abbey.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY2 6BA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY2 6BA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Jul 20255, Mill Court, Mill Road, Shrewsbury, SY2 6ARTerracedFreehold£290,000
24 Apr 20269, Sunnyfields, Bell Lane, Shrewsbury, SY2 5EWTerracedFreehold£205,000
07 Feb 20252, Lord Hill Gardens, Shrewsbury, SY2 6GXTerracedFreehold£862,950
27 Feb 2026143, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, SY2 6APOtherFreehold£300,000
23 Sept 2025Flat 3, The Monklands, 158, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, SY2 6APOtherLeasehold£150,000

Schools

In the SY2 6BA postcode area, located within Shrewsbury Town, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SY2 6BA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicablePrestfelde SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.5 miPrimaryCrowmoor Primary School and NurseryFoundation school

Special Measures

0.5 miPrimaryCrowmoor Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SY2 6BA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SY2 6BA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury's Local125 Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, SY2 6AZWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miAsdaOld Potts Way, Shrewsbury, SY3 7ETWalking directions to Asda
0.3 miBorder Off Licence47-49 Crowmere Road, Shrewsbury, SY2 5HTWalking directions to Border Off Licence
0.3 miLifestyle Express32-36 Monkmoor Road, Shrewsbury, SY2 5ARWalking directions to Lifestyle Express

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 SY2 6BA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jamie Daniels

Abbey - Elected 1 May 2025

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Julia Buckley

Shrewsbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictShropshireE06000051
Parliamentary ConstituencyShrewsburyE14001473
WardAbbeyE05016011
ParishShrewsburyE04013487
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Shrewsbury TownE02006033
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Shropshire 019HE01035064
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SY2 6BA

Is SY2 6BA (Shrewsbury Town) safe?

The area around SY2 6BA records about 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 SY2 6BA?

The median sale price around SY2 6BA in Shrewsbury Town is £290,000 (about £312 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SY2 6BA?

There are 12 schools close to SY2 6BA, including Prestfelde School, Crowmoor Primary School and Nursery (Special Measures) and Crowmoor Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SY2 6BA?

The closest station to SY2 6BA is Shrewsbury, about 1,139 m away.

How deprived is the area around SY2 6BA?

SY2 6BA scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,272 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SY2 6BA (Shrewsbury Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Shrewsbury covering SY2 6BA is Julia Buckley (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jamie Daniels (Liberal Democrats).

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.