Postcode SY3 8NQ is located in an urban city, within the Porthill ward of Shropshire in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Shrewsbury Town area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Shrewsbury Town is £49,465 per year. The nearest station is Shrewsbury located about 0.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is The Quarry.
Shrewsbury Town has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,304 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
Shrewsbury Town has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.0% 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.
The average income per household in Shrewsbury Town is £49,465 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SY3 8NQ.
Shrewsbury Town near SY3 8NQ 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Shrewsbury | N/A | Walking directions to Shrewsbury |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Quarry | Large | Walking directions to The Quarry |
| 0.4 mi | Mardol Quay Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Mardol Quay Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Flash Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Flash Gardens |
Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £367,500 in Porthill area, with individual transactions ranging from £124,000 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 | 15 | £180,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £375,000 |
| Terraced | 19 | £255,000 |
10 year median price trend in Porthill
In the SY3 8NQ postcode area, located within Shrewsbury Town, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SY3 8NQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Everymans Wine | 100 Frankwell, Shrewsbury, SY3 8JS | Walking directions to Everymans Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Woodfield Stores | 52 Woodfield Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 8HX | Walking directions to Woodfield Stores |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.