Living in Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury is in Shropshire.

Shrewsbury. It is known for its strong high street and riverfront.

Where is Shrewsbury?

Type of place
Settlement
County
Shropshire
Region
West Midlands
Nation
England

Shrewsbury at a glance

  • Schools: Typical school performance
  • Safety: Insufficient local crime evidence
  • Affordability: Around average for the region
  • Typical sale price: around £260k (median of 3,387 sales across the built-up area)

What Shrewsbury is known for

  • Strong high street
  • Riverfront

Frequently asked questions

What is Shrewsbury like to live in?

It is known for its strong high street and riverfront. School performance here is typical for the nation and everyday shops and services are on the doorstep. Police-recorded street crime was 74.0 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Shrewsbury is safer or less safe than similar places. Housing here is around average for the region.

What is Shrewsbury known for?

Shrewsbury is known for strong high street, riverfront.

Is Shrewsbury good for families?

Families in Shrewsbury have 20 rated schools within reach. Police-recorded street crime was 74.0 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Shrewsbury is safer or less safe than similar places.

Who is Shrewsbury likely to suit?

Shrewsbury may suit people who value 20 rated schools within reach and everyday shops and services on the doorstep. Whether it suits a particular household also depends on its budget and regular journeys.

What are the schools like in Shrewsbury?

School performance here is typical for the nation. Shrewsbury has 20 rated schools within reach.

Is Shrewsbury a safe place to live?

Police-recorded street crime was 74.0 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Shrewsbury is safer or less safe than similar places.

How expensive is Shrewsbury?

Homes in Shrewsbury typically sell for around £260k, which is around average for the region. Median of 3,387 recorded sales across postcodes in the built-up area (HM Land Registry Price Paid).

Where is Shrewsbury?

Shrewsbury is located in Shropshire, England.

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Data last updated 2026-07-23.