Elswick Close Shrewsbury, Shropshire
8 addresses across 1 postcode (SY3), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 34700373.
- Sales: 3 recorded sales since 1995; in 2017 the median was £367,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 D; Band D in Shropshire costs £2,528 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Shrewsbury, about 3.2 km (2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 390 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 68 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 8 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Radbrook Green Surgery, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 98% of households owned their home and 37% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | £367,500 | £367,500 | £367,500 |
| 2016 | 1 | £389,000 | £389,000 | £389,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Dec 2017 | 1 SY3 9QR | Detached | £367,500 | |
| 1 Feb 2016 | 4 SY3 9QR | Detached | £389,000 | |
| 4 Mar 2013 | 4 SY3 9QR | Detached | £230,000 |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 138 m². Most common: House, detached (3). Built: 1976-1982 (2); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 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 D (33% of about 890 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- 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.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 68 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SY3 9QR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Shrewsbury 2.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Yorton 8,550 journeys in 2024–25 | 13.8 km (8.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 22 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Carnforth Close Jct Meole Village | 30 m |
| Bus or coach station | St Chad's Church Shrewsbury | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Sainsbury's Shrewsbury Car Park | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Gridserve Charging Station | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 72.3 km (45 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Radbrook Green Surgery | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Radbrook Pharmacy | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Radbrook Green Dental Practice | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Shrewsbury Hospital | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | West Mercia Police | 3 km (1.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | Midcounties Co-Op Radbrook Green, Radbrook Green Cashzone | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 390 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 150 m² | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,470 m² | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,200 m² | 390 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 2.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Meole Brace Church of Holy Trinity, a listed building (Grade II*), 740 m (0.5 miles) north-east. 18 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Meole Brace Church of Holy Trinity | Listed building, Grade II* | 740 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| The Burgs | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Quarry Park, and Dingle Gardens Shrewsbury | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Sharpstone Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Weir Coppice | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Lyth Hill | Hill | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Bomere Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-east |
| Bomere Wood | Wood | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-east |
| Mere Pool | Lake or reservoir | 3.1 km (2 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.4 | 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 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 5 | 8 |
3 of the street's 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meole Brace Church of England Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Meole Brace School | Secondary | 11–16 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Priory School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Radbrook Primary School | Primary | 0–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystals Cupcakes SY3 9EW | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 5 Apr 2024 |
| Stargazers Nursery SY3 9EW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Meole Village Stores SY3 9HS | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Apr 2025 |
| Maesbrook Nursing Home SY3 9HQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Oct 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Barns Green (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 61 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 44% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 98% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 70% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 2% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 44% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 48% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 72% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 58% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 23% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 37% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- SY3 9QR: 8 addresses of 11 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Carnforth Close · Milnthorpe Close · Coolock Close · Dargate Close · Singleton Avenue · Barns Green · Adswood Grove · Elstree Close · Lonsdale Drive · Waterside Gardens · Pendle Way · Sweetlake
All the streets in SY3 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.