Brades Road Prees, Shropshire
42 addresses across 5 postcodes (SY13), about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) long, classed as a minor road. USRN 28200079.
- Sales: 24 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £195,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 15 homes have an energy certificate (A: 1, B: 1, C: 1, D: 5, E: 4, F: 3).
- Flood: 3 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Shropshire costs £2,528 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Prees, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 78 to 83 m above sea level.
- Noise: 12 of its 42 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Wem And Prees Medical Practice, about 5.2 km (3.2 miles) away.
- People: About 710 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 74% of households owned their home and 27% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 11 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 |
| 2025 | 1 | £305,000 | £305,000 | £305,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £263,000 | £263,000 | £263,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £190,000 | £190,000 | £190,000 |
| 2020 | 3 | £225,000 | £173,000 | £300,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 2013 | 2 | £187,500 | £125,000 | £250,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £155,000 | £155,000 | £155,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £178,000 | £178,000 | £178,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £107,000 | £107,000 | £107,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £198,000 | £198,000 | £198,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £69,000 | £69,000 | £69,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Mar 2026 | 4 SY13 2DU | Semi-detached | £195,000 | |
| 23 Apr 2025 | THE OLD MILL SY13 2DU | Detached | £305,000 | |
| 30 Aug 2024 | 5 SY13 2DU | Semi-detached | £263,000 | |
| 14 May 2021 | CARTREF SY13 2DX | Detached | £190,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2020 | WEST VIEW SY13 2DX | Detached | £225,000 | |
| 11 Aug 2020 | DRAGONS LANDING SY13 2DX | Detached | £173,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2020 | BROOKFIELDS SY13 2DX | Other | £720,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 17 Jul 2020 | BROOKFIELD HOUSE SY13 2DX | Detached | £300,000 | |
| 22 Jul 2019 | BRADES FARM SY13 2DX | Other | £1,595,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 1 Oct 2018 | SERENDIPITY SY13 2DX | Detached | £220,000 | |
| 2 Oct 2015 | BROOKFIELDS SY13 2DX | Other | £540,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 25 Jun 2013 | THE TROUT SY13 2DX | Detached | £125,000 | |
| 8 May 2013 | KYLESKU SY13 2DX | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 7 Nov 2012 | WEST VIEW SY13 2DX | Detached | £155,000 | |
| 6 Nov 2009 | GREENACRES SY13 2DX | Detached | £178,000 | |
| 4 Jun 2004 | 8 SY13 2DU | Semi-detached | £107,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2003 | KYLESKU SY13 2DX | Detached | £198,000 | |
| 2 Jul 2001 | 8 SY13 2DU | Semi-detached | £69,000 | |
| 4 Feb 2000 | SERENDIPITY SY13 2DX | Detached | £80,000 | |
| 16 Apr 1999 | SMALLBROOK SY13 2DX | Detached | £98,500 | |
| 16 Nov 1998 | 8 SY13 2DU | Semi-detached | £53,000 | |
| 12 Mar 1997 | GREENACRES SY13 2DX | Detached | £62,000 | |
| 29 Nov 1996 | 10 SY13 2DU | Semi-detached | £48,750 | |
| 4 Apr 1996 | 9 SY13 2DU | Semi-detached | £45,500 |
Energy performance certificates
15 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 95 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (8); House, semi-detached (4); House, detached (3). Built: before 1900 (3); 1950-1966 (3); 1967-1975 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (10).
Each home's certificates and sales (10 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Shropshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,528 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,685 | £1,966 | £2,247 | £2,528 | £3,090 | £3,652 | £4,214 | £5,056 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (27% of about 770 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- THE BRADES FARMHOUSE AND ATTACHED WALL, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land At Prees Industrial Estate, Shrewsbury Street, Prees, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 2DJ: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 19 October 2026 to 20 October 2026: SEVERN TRENT WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, two-way signals, on the carriageway (minor works)
- 28 September 2026 to 29 September 2026: SEVERN TRENT WATER, Remedial works, multi-way signals, on the carriageway, verge (minor works)
- 24 September 2026 to 28 September 2026: SEVERN TRENT WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, two-way signals, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| SY13 2DX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| SY13 2DU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| SY13 2BZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| SY13 2DJ | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
| SY13 2DL | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 42 addresses are between 78 m and 83 m above sea level (81 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SY13 2BZ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| SY13 2DL | 86% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| SY13 2DU | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| SY13 2DX | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Prees 9,330 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Wem 112,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.2 km (3.3 miles) | |
| Whitchurch (Shropshire) 164,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.2 km (5.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 0 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Furniture Centre Prees | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Church Street Car Park, Prees | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 50.4 km (31 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Wem And Prees Medical Practice | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Rowlands Pharmacy | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Drawwell House Dental Surgery | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Whitchurch Hospital | 8.7 km (5.4 miles) |
| Police station | West Mercia Police - Whitchurch Police Station | 8.3 km (5.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | Esso Prees Heath, Sycamore View, Prees Heath Cashzone | 4.9 km (3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,150 m² | 390 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 7,360 m² | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Chad, a listed building (Grade II*), 860 m (0.5 miles) east. 29 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Chad | Listed building, Grade II* | 860 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Lighteach moated site and associated water management features | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Dicken's Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Lighteach Coppice | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Cumberbatch Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Round Covert | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Sandford Pool | Lake or reservoir | 3.3 km (2 miles) east |
| Grotto Hill | Hill | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.9 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 12 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 30 | 42 |
12 of the street's 42 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Shropshire: see them on the Shropshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prees CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
No rated food businesses within 500 m (0.3 miles).
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Cricket Meadow (7); On or near Brades Road (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 74% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 43% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 16% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 19% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 71% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 52% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Roadworks Street works permit: SEVERN TRENT WATER: Utility repair and maintenance works, 19 October 2026 (two-way signals) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- SY13 2DX: 26 addresses of 28 in the postcode
- SY13 2DU: 13 addresses of 16 in the postcode
- SY13 2BZ: 1 address of 16 in the postcode
- SY13 2DJ: 1 address of 59 in the postcode
- SY13 2DL: 1 address of 53 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Cricket Meadow · Whitebrook Meadow · Pheasant Close · Harvern Gardens · Fairhaven Close · Springfield Close
All the streets in SY13 and across Shropshire.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.