Pool Meadow Close Bomere Heath, Shropshire
17 addresses across 2 postcodes (SY4), about 370 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 34702043.
- Sales: 18 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £455,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 11).
- Flood: 2 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 C; Band D in Shropshire costs £2,528 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 83% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Yorton, about 5 km (3.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 92 to 93 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 17 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Prescott Surgery, about 5.2 km (3.3 miles) away.
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 88% of households owned their home and 34% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 16 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £455,000 | £455,000 | £455,000 |
| 2025 | 1 | £640,000 | £640,000 | £640,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £555,000 | £555,000 | £555,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £392,500 | £365,000 | £420,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £446,250 | £435,000 | £457,500 |
| 2018 | 1 | £320,000 | £320,000 | £320,000 |
| 2010 | 2 | £378,500 | £365,000 | £392,000 |
| 2009 | 4 | £325,000 | £290,000 | £425,000 |
| 2008 | 4 | £302,841 | £199,950 | £380,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jul 2026 | 4 SY4 3NY | Detached | £455,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2025 | 1 SY4 3NY | Detached | £640,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2022 | 10 SY4 3NY | Detached | £555,000 | |
| 22 Oct 2021 | 14 SY4 3NY | Detached | £420,000 | |
| 14 Apr 2021 | 6 SY4 3NY | Detached | £365,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2020 | 5 SY4 3NY | Detached | £457,500 | |
| 3 Jan 2020 | 11 SY4 3NY | Detached | £435,000 | |
| 26 Apr 2018 | 12 SY4 3NY | Detached | £320,000 | |
| 7 Dec 2010 | 2 SY4 3NY | Detached | £392,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2010 | 11 SY4 3NY | Detached | £365,000 | New build. |
| 4 Dec 2009 | 14 SY4 3NY | Detached | £290,000 | New build. |
| 23 Oct 2009 | 9 SY4 3NY | Detached | £350,000 | New build. |
| 9 Jul 2009 | 3 SY4 3NY | Detached | £425,000 | |
| 19 Jun 2009 | 8 SY4 3NY | Detached | £300,000 | New build. |
| 30 Sep 2008 | 6 SY4 3NY | Detached | £199,950 | New build. |
| 1 Sep 2008 | 2 SY4 3NY | Detached | £380,000 | New build. |
| 25 Jul 2008 | 7 SY4 3NY | Detached | £300,950 | New build. |
| 4 Jul 2008 | OAKWOOD, 4 SY4 3NY | Detached | £304,731 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 181 m². Most common: House, detached (11); Bungalow, end-terrace (1). Built: 2007-2011 (7); 2003-2006 (3); 2007 onwards (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (9); rented (private) (1); rented (social) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (6 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 C (33% of about 1,090 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SY4 3NY | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
| SY4 3NF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 17 addresses are between 92 m and 93 m above sea level (92 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SY4 3NF | 100% | 83% | 83% | 0% |
| SY4 3NY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Yorton 8,550 journeys in 2024–25 | 5 km (3.1 miles) |
| Shrewsbury 2.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) | |
| Wem 112,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.3 km (6.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Red Lion PH Bomere Heath | 160 m |
| Bus or coach station | Battlefield 1403 Upper Battlefield | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | InstaVolt Charging Station | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 62.9 km (39 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Prescott Surgery | 5.2 km (3.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Well | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Oracle Dental Limited | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Royal Shrewsbury Hospital | 7 km (4.4 miles) |
| Police station | West Mercia Police | 7 km (4.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Bomere Heath, Bomere Heath Cashzone | 170 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,430 m² | 210 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.3 ha | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Medieval cross in St Martin's churchyard, Preston Gubbals, a scheduled monument, 1.6 km (1 mile) east.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Medieval cross in St Martin's churchyard, Preston Gubbals | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Battle of Shrewsbury 1403 | Registered battlefield | 4 km (2.5 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bomere Plantation | Wood | 740 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Station Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Moss Plantation | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| The Dingle | Valley | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Pim Hill | Hill | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Isle Pool | Lake or reservoir | 3 km (1.9 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.6 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 16 | 17 |
1 of the street's 17 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bomere Heath Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 290 m | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion Inn SY4 3PD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jun 2024 |
| Bomere Fish Bar SY4 3PD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Shire Services@Bomere Heath CE (Controlled) Primary School SY4 3PQ | School/college/university | 280 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Bomere Heath Sunshine Preschool SY4 3PQ | School/college/university | 280 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jun 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (7); On or near Shrewsbury Road (5); On or near Bow Way (1); On or near Mere Close (1); On or near Preston Gubbals Road (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 88% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 56% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 37% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 71% | 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) | 34% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 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
Nearby streets
Windsor Lane · Bow Way · The Common · Mere Close · Sefton Drive · Shrewsbury Road · Green Close · Dobell Lane · Chapel Close · Green Lane · Cornfield Close · Cob Grove
All the streets in SY4 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.