Area Guide – Shrewsbury (SY)

Living in Shrewsbury (SY)

Shrewsbury (SY) has crime levels below the England average, several well-rated schools nearby, local rail access nearby, recent local sales data is available, flood risk is generally low across much of the area, though street-level conditions can vary. Air quality is broadly good, though conditions may vary by street.

At a glance

Quick answers about living in Shrewsbury (SY)

Is Shrewsbury (SY) a good place to live?

Shrewsbury (SY) has crime levels below the England average, several well-rated schools nearby and local rail access.

Are there good schools in Shrewsbury (SY)?

Yes. 30 schools within 2 mi — 1 Outstanding, 10 Good (Ofsted).

What should buyers or renters check street by street in Shrewsbury (SY)?

Flood risk, train noise and air quality can vary by street, so these should be checked using the relevant maps and local tools before choosing a property.

bar_chart Key Indicators

shield Crime Below England average (49 vs 81 per 1,000)

school Schools 30 schools within 2 mi — 1 Outstanding, 10 Good (Ofsted)

**About Ofsted inspection information:** Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying newer Ofsted report cards will be added to school summary pages in a future update.
School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Shrewsbury Colleges Group	16 plus	Not rated	0.3 mi
The Wakeman School and Arts College	Secondary	Not rated	0.3 mi
Coleham Primary School	Primary	Outstanding	0.4 mi
St George's Junior School	Primary	Good	0.8 mi
Woodfield Infant School	Primary	Not rated	0.9 mi
Woodfield Infant School & Nursery	Primary	Not rated	0.9 mi
Greenfields Primary School	Primary	Good	1.0 mi
The Priory School, A Business and Enterprise College	Secondary	Not rated	1.0 mi
The Priory School	Secondary	Good	1.0 mi
Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery	Primary	Good	1.0 mi
The Martin Wilson School	Primary	Requires Improvement	1.1 mi
Crowmoor Primary School and Nursery	Primary	Not rated	1.2 mi
Crowmoor Primary School	Primary	Inadequate	1.2 mi
Radbrook Primary School	Primary	Good	1.2 mi
Meole Brace School	Secondary	Good	1.2 mi
Mount Pleasant Infant School	Primary	Not rated	1.3 mi
St Giles CofE Primary School	Primary	Good	1.3 mi
Meole Brace Church of England Primary and Nursery	Primary	Not rated	1.4 mi
Meole Brace Church of England Primary School and Nursery	Primary	Good	1.4 mi
Meole Brace Junior School	Primary	Not rated	1.4 mi
Meole Brace CofE Infant School	Primary	Not rated	1.4 mi
Mount Pleasant Junior School	Primary	Not rated	1.4 mi
Mount Pleasant Primary	Primary	Good	1.4 mi
Belvidere School	Secondary	Not rated	1.4 mi
The Wilfred Owen School	Primary	Not rated	1.4 mi
Wilfred Owen Primary School	Primary	Not rated	1.4 mi
Mereside Church of England Primary Academy	Primary	Good	1.5 mi
Mereside Church of England Primary School	Primary	Not rated	1.5 mi
Holy Cross CofE Junior School	Primary	Not rated	1.5 mi
Springfield Infant School	Primary	Not rated	1.5 mi

directions_railway Transport Rail access via Shrewsbury Rail Station

Station	Distance
Shrewsbury Rail Station	0.4 mi

water Flood risk Flood risk is generally low across much of the area — check the flood map for street-level detail

volume_up Train noise Railway noise may affect streets closer to rail lines — use the noise map to check specific locations

air Air quality Good air quality (PM2.5: 5.8 µg/m³) — conditions vary by street

payments House prices Median sold price (12 mo): £252,500 across 1,892 sales

local_hospital Healthcare 27 GP surgeries within 2 miles, with A&E hospitals within easy reach

Name	Type	Distance
RIVERSIDE MED PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
CLAREMONT BANK SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
WE ARE WITH YOU SHROPSHIRE	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
SHREWSBURY PCN	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
SOUTH HERMITAGE SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
ST MICHAEL'S CLINIC	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
MYTTON OAK	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
MARYSVILLE MEDICAL PRACT	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
POWYS RESIDENTS	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
BELVIDERE MEDICAL PRACT.	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
MARDEN MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
RADBROOK GREEN SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
CONWAY PHARMACY	GP Surgery	1.5 mi
SHROPSHIRE BOWEL CANCER SCREENING CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
URGENT TREATMENT CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
SHROPSHIRE URGENT CARE CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
DAART	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
SHROPSHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS TRUST	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
NEWMEDICA SHREWSBURY	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
MORGAN PLACE	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
MYTTON OAK MEDICAL PRACT.	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
CONTINENCE NURSING SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING SERVICES	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
COMMUNITY HEALTH AND EYECARE LTD	GP Surgery	2.0 mi
SEVERN FIELDS MEDICAL PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	2.0 mi
SEVERN FIELDS MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	2.0 mi
MOUNT PLEASANT MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	2.0 mi
ROYAL SHREWSBURY HOSPITAL	A&E Hospital	1.7 mi