Fitzalan Close Babbinswood, Shropshire
41 addresses across 1 postcode (SY11), about 180 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 29600122.
- Sales: 11 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £157,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 36 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 7, D: 23, E: 5).
- 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 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 Gobowen, about 4.5 km (2.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 94 m above sea level.
- Noise: 12 of its 41 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Cambrian Medical Practice, about 3.8 km (2.4 miles) away.
- People: About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 71% of households owned their home and 31% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £157,000 | £157,000 | £157,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £135,000 | £135,000 | £135,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £127,000 | £127,000 | £127,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £121,500 | £118,000 | £125,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £96,500 | £96,500 | £96,500 |
| 2002 | 1 | £52,000 | £52,000 | £52,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £57,500 | £57,500 | £57,500 |
| 1998 | 1 | £45,000 | £45,000 | £45,000 |
| 1995 | 1 | £43,500 | £43,500 | £43,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 May 2023 | 35 SY11 4PG | Semi-detached | £157,000 | |
| 21 Feb 2020 | 1 SY11 4PG | Semi-detached | £135,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2019 | 30 SY11 4PG | Semi-detached | £127,000 | |
| 1 Sep 2017 | 31 SY11 4PG | Semi-detached | £125,000 | |
| 5 Jan 2017 | 3 SY11 4PG | Semi-detached | £118,000 | |
| 26 Sep 2013 | 17 SY11 4PG | Flat or maisonette | £53,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 12 Nov 2010 | 30 SY11 4PG | Semi-detached | £96,500 | |
| 23 Jan 2002 | 2 SY11 4PG | Semi-detached | £52,000 | |
| 11 Feb 2000 | 6 SY11 4PG | Semi-detached | £57,500 | |
| 27 Feb 1998 | 6 SY11 4PG | Semi-detached | £45,000 | |
| 22 Sep 1995 | 3 SY11 4PG | Semi-detached | £43,500 |
Energy performance certificates
36 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 71 m². Most common: Flat (15); Bungalow, semi-detached (12); House, semi-detached (8). Built: 1950-1966 (18); 1967-1975 (12); 1930-1949 (3). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (27); owner-occupied (6); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (22 addresses)
- 1, Fitzalan Close, Whittington
- 3, Fitzalan Close, Whittington
- 4, Fitzalan Close, Whittington
- 5, Fitzalan Close, Whittington
- 7, Fitzalan Close, Whittington
- 10, Fitzalan Close, Whittington
- 11, Fitzalan Close, Whittington
- 12, Fitzalan Close, Whittington
- 13, Fitzalan Close, Whittington
- 14, Fitzalan Close, Whittington
- 15, Fitzalan Close, Whittington
- 19, Fitzalan Close, Whittington
- 20, Fitzalan Close, Whittington
- 21, Fitzalan Close, Whittington
- 24, Fitzalan Close, Whittington
- 24b, Fitzalan Close, Whittington
- 25, Fitzalan Close, Whittington
- 27, Fitzalan Close, Whittington
- 29, Fitzalan Close, Whittington
- 30, Fitzalan Close, Whittington
- 31, Fitzalan Close, Whittington
- 36, Fitzalan Close, Whittington
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 (36% 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: 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
Finished in the last three months
- 25 September 2026: SEVERN TRENT WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 7 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 94 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SY11 4PG | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Gobowen 248,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| Chirk 107,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.2 km (5.7 miles) | |
| Ruabon 117,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.1 km (8.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Fitzalan Close Jct Babbinswood | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Oswestry | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 53.2 km (33 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Cambrian Medical Practice | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Cambrian Pharmacy | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Oswestry Dental | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Police station | Oswestry Police Station | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Prince's Plaice Cashzone | 4.3 km (2.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 2,640 m² | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 630 m² | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.9 ha | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Whittington Castle, a scheduled monument, 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Whittington Castle | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Middleton Coppice | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Garden Coppice | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Big Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Round Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.3 miles) west |
| The Bryn | Hill | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) north-east |
| Weston Pools | Lake or reservoir | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 8 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 29 | 41 |
12 of the street's 41 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whittington CofE (VA) Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Bushcraft Company Ltd SY11 4PF | Other catering premises | 390 m | 5 Very good | 12 Nov 2025 |
| The Little Dairy Ltd SY11 4PF | Retailers - other | 390 m | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Fitzalan Close (9).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 71% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 45% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 20% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 50% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 30% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 30% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 42% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 24% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 31% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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
- SY11 4PG: 41 addresses of 42 in the postcode
Nearby streets
All the streets in SY11 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.