Postcode SY3 8HU is located in an urban city, within the Porthill ward of Shropshire in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Shrewsbury Meole & Kingsland area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Shrewsbury Meole & Kingsland is £48,200 per year. The nearest station is Shrewsbury located about 1.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Shrewsbury Meole & Kingsland has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,875 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 6% least deprived areas in England.
Shrewsbury Meole & Kingsland has a very low crime rate, with approximately 34.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 2.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Shrewsbury Meole & Kingsland is £48,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SY3 8HU.
Shrewsbury Meole & Kingsland near SY3 8HU 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Porthill area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,500 up to £4,000,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £532,500 |
| Flats | 14 | £177,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £380,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £255,000 |
10 year median price trend in Porthill
In the SY3 8HU postcode area, located within Shrewsbury Meole & Kingsland, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SY3 8HU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Woodfield Stores | 52 Woodfield Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 8HX | Walking directions to Woodfield Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 43 Mytton Oak Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 8UG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.