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SY5 8QE

Maithen Crescent

Radbrook

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Detailed insights for SY5 8QE

Overview

Postcode SY5 8QE is located in an urban city, within the Radbrook area of Shropshire in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Shrewsbury Copthorne & Bowbrook area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 34.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Shrewsbury Copthorne & Bowbrook is £62,584 per year. The median sale price in Radbrook is £332,500 (around £341 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £206,438 and £463,750. The nearest station is Shrewsbury, about 2.1 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
12.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Shrewsbury Copthorne & Bowbrook has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,692 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 10% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Shrewsbury Copthorne & Bowbrook has a low crime rate, with approximately 34.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.8%

Approximately 12.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Shrewsbury Copthorne & Bowbrook is £62,584 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SY5 8QE.

Flood risk

No risk

Shrewsbury Copthorne & Bowbrook near SY5 8QE 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 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
220
Population density
295.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.28(-45%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.73(-19%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.82(-48%)
Drugs
3.27(+22%)
Vehicle crime
1.64(-75%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
205
93.61%
Other White
9
4.11%
Chinese
1
0.46%
Other Asian
1
0.46%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.46%
Total population: 219

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
86
52.12%
Level 3 (A level)
31
18.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
11.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
10.3%
No qualifications
8
4.85%
Total 16+ residents: 165

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
34
39.53%
Owns outright
32
37.21%
Other social rented
10
11.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
4.65%
Shared ownership
3
3.49%
Total households: 86

Property prices in Radbrook

Median price: £332,500
Price per sq ft: £341
Sales (last 12 months): 82
Typical range (middle 50%): £206K – £464K

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £332,500 (about £341 per square foot) in Radbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,500 up to £875,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Radbrook over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached43£415,158£348
Semi-Detached22£239,000£344
Terraced7£223,000£312
Flats10£140,000£221

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Radbrook

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Radbrook.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£317,973£142,500£209,225£148,750
2017£312,500£113,500£228,745£143,000
2018£306,748£145,000£178,500£158,500
2019£364,995£154,500£229,995£152,500
2020£351,495£270,000£188,000£146,250
2021£445,000£126,000£206,625£179,995
2022£400,000£135,000£225,000£171,000
2023£375,000£130,000£257,500£182,500
2024£422,500£152,500£235,000£220,000
2025£490,000£132,725£232,500£204,000
2026£395,000£152,750£246,500£224,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Radbrook.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Radbrook.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£252£245£280£270
2017£258£207£267£239
2018£253£232£271£265
2019£265£213£277£275
2020£266£288£286£257
2021£297£220£300£285
2022£331£224£314£304
2023£345£210£340£285
2024£342£237£361£354
2025£355£236£336£307
2026£327£193£355£374
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Radbrook.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY5 8QE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY5 8QE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Mar 20268, Whitty Close, Shrewsbury, SY5 8QADetachedFreehold£335,000
19 Jan 202610, Whitty Close, Shrewsbury, SY5 8QADetachedFreehold£395,000
03 Oct 202587, Meadowbout Way, Shrewsbury, SY5 8QBSemi-DetachedLeasehold£122,500
28 Aug 2025113, Meadowbout Way, Shrewsbury, SY5 8QBDetachedFreehold£300,000
17 Apr 202531, Meadowbout Way, Shrewsbury, SY5 8QBDetachedFreehold£410,000

Schools

In the SY5 8QE postcode area, located within Shrewsbury Copthorne & Bowbrook, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SY5 8QE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableThe Keystone AcademyFree schools special

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryBowbrook Primary SchoolFree schools

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryOxon CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Outstanding

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SY5 8QE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SY5 8QE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miLeague of Friends Hospital ShopMytton Oak Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 8XQWalking directions to League of Friends Hospital Shop
0.4 miLeague of Friends Hospital ShopMytton Oak Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 8XQWalking directions to League of Friends Hospital Shop
0.5 miLeague of Friends Hospital ShopMytton Oak Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 8XQWalking directions to League of Friends Hospital Shop

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 SY5 8QE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Christopher John Lemon

Radbrook - Elected 1 May 2025

Green Party

Member of parliament

Julia Buckley

Shrewsbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictShropshireE06000051
Parliamentary ConstituencyShrewsburyE14001473
WardRadbrookE05016061
ParishShrewsburyE04013487
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Shrewsbury Copthorne & BowbrookE02006034
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Shropshire 020GE01035066
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced2016-11-01

Frequently asked questions about SY5 8QE

Is SY5 8QE (Shrewsbury Copthorne & Bowbrook) safe?

The area around SY5 8QE records about 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near SY5 8QE?

The median sale price around SY5 8QE in Radbrook is £332,500 (about £341 per square foot) based on 82 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SY5 8QE?

There are 3 schools close to SY5 8QE, including The Keystone Academy, Bowbrook Primary School and Oxon CofE Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SY5 8QE?

SY5 8QE scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,692 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SY5 8QE (Shrewsbury Copthorne & Bowbrook) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Shrewsbury covering SY5 8QE is Julia Buckley (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Christopher John Lemon (Green Party).

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