The Meadows Cockshutt, Shropshire
40 addresses across 1 postcode (SY12), about 180 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 28210142.
- Sales: 48 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £181,998 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 28 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 17, D: 10).
- 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Wem, about 8.4 km (5.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 96 m above sea level.
- Noise: 12 of its 40 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Churchmere Medical Group, about 6.6 km (4.1 miles) away.
- People: About 480 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 71% of households owned their home and 36% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | £181,998 | £149,995 | £214,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £329,995 | £329,995 | £329,995 |
| 2021 | 1 | £300,000 | £300,000 | £300,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £199,998 | £169,995 | £230,000 |
| 2018 | 3 | £135,000 | £121,000 | £239,000 |
| 2017 | 7 | £185,000 | £139,576 | £235,000 |
| 2016 | 6 | £173,500 | £112,000 | £212,000 |
| 2015 | 4 | £141,495 | £107,000 | £185,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £200,498 | £196,000 | £204,995 |
| 2013 | 2 | £160,500 | £141,000 | £180,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £186,000 | £186,000 | £186,000 |
| 2011 | 4 | £125,000 | £121,000 | £129,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jul 2024 | 15 SY12 0QU | Semi-detached | £214,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2024 | 14 SY12 0QU | Terraced | £149,995 | |
| 31 Jul 2023 | 25 SY12 0QU | Detached | £329,995 | |
| 31 Aug 2021 | 23 SY12 0QU | Detached | £300,000 | |
| 20 Nov 2020 | 15 SY12 0QU | Semi-detached | £169,995 | |
| 20 Apr 2020 | 40 SY12 0QU | Detached | £230,000 | |
| 23 Nov 2018 | 14 SY12 0QU | Terraced | £121,000 | |
| 16 Mar 2018 | 6 SY12 0QU | Terraced | £135,000 | |
| 1 Mar 2018 | 38 SY12 0QU | Detached | £239,000 | |
| 1 Nov 2017 | 25 SY12 0QU | Detached | £223,500 | New build. |
| 18 Aug 2017 | 23 SY12 0QU | Detached | £214,200 | New build. |
| 28 Jul 2017 | 10 SY12 0QU | Terraced | £139,576 | |
| 16 Jun 2017 | 50 SY12 0QU | Detached | £235,000 | |
| 9 Jun 2017 | 27 SY12 0QU | Detached | £185,000 | New build. |
| 31 May 2017 | 15 SY12 0QU | Semi-detached | £149,995 | |
| 3 Mar 2017 | 29 SY12 0QU | Detached | £185,000 | New build. |
| 9 Dec 2016 | 9 SY12 0QU | Detached | £210,000 | New build. |
| 21 Oct 2016 | 14 SY12 0QU | Terraced | £112,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2016 | 11 SY12 0QU | Detached | £202,000 | New build. |
| 24 Jun 2016 | 6 SY12 0QU | Terraced | £132,000 | |
| 17 Jun 2016 | 7 SY12 0QU | Detached | £212,000 | New build. |
| 17 Jun 2016 | 6 SY12 0QU | Terraced | £132,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 11 Mar 2016 | 2 SY12 0QU | Terraced | £145,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2015 | 5 SY12 0QU | Detached | £185,000 | New build. |
| 29 Oct 2015 | 8 SY12 0QU | Terraced | £149,995 | |
| 17 Apr 2015 | 15 SY12 0QU | Semi-detached | £132,995 | |
| 6 Mar 2015 | 14 SY12 0QU | Terraced | £107,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2014 | 38 SY12 0QU | Detached | £196,000 | New build. |
| 10 Feb 2014 | 3 SY12 0QU | Detached | £204,995 | New build. |
| 18 Oct 2013 | 2 SY12 0QU | Terraced | £141,000 | |
| 12 Jul 2013 | 40 SY12 0QU | Detached | £180,000 | New build. |
| 31 Oct 2012 | 50 SY12 0QU | Detached | £186,000 | New build. |
| 23 Nov 2011 | 6 SY12 0QU | Terraced | £121,000 | |
| 21 Oct 2011 | 4 SY12 0QU | Terraced | £129,000 | New build. |
| 4 Jul 2011 | 2 SY12 0QU | Terraced | £127,000 | |
| 15 Apr 2011 | 42 SY12 0QU | Terraced | £123,000 | New build. |
| 14 Sep 2010 | 1 SY12 0QU | Detached | £225,000 | |
| 23 Jul 2010 | 36 SY12 0QU | Terraced | £141,501 | New build. |
| 23 Jul 2010 | 2 SY12 0QU | Terraced | £130,000 | New build. |
| 7 Jul 2010 | 6 SY12 0QU | Terraced | £125,000 | New build. |
| 14 Jun 2010 | 10 SY12 0QU | Terraced | £125,000 | New build. |
| 15 May 2009 | 15 SY12 0QU | Semi-detached | £115,000 | New build. |
| 6 Mar 2009 | 14 SY12 0QU | Detached | £100,000 | New build. |
| 27 Feb 2009 | 8 SY12 0QU | Terraced | £129,950 | New build. |
| 31 Oct 2008 | 48 SY12 0QU | Terraced | £138,712 | New build. |
| 31 Oct 2008 | 44 SY12 0QU | Terraced | £70,119 | New build. |
| 31 Oct 2008 | 46 SY12 0QU | Terraced | £70,119 | New build. |
| 30 May 2008 | 1 SY12 0QU | Detached | £249,950 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
28 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 82 m². Most common: House, detached (11); House, mid-terrace (7); House, end-terrace (5). Built: 2007-2011 (12); 2012 onwards (4); 2016 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (15); rented (social) (10).
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 (23% of about 600 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 30 September 2026.
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 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 96 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SY12 0QU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Wem 112,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.4 km (5.2 miles) |
| Yorton 8,550 journeys in 2024–25 | 9 km (5.6 miles) | |
| Prees 9,330 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.3 km (7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Post Office Cockshutt | 120 m |
| EV charging points | Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 6.4 km (4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 53 km (33 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Churchmere Medical Group | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Ellesmere Pharmacy | 6.5 km (4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Dental Surgery | 6.4 km (4 miles) |
| Hospital | Penley Hospital | 10.8 km (6.7 miles) |
| Police station | West Mercia Police - Ellesmere Police Station | 6.7 km (4.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 860 m² | 100 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 30 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Motte castle on the north bank of Crose Mere, 730m south west of Whattal Farm, a scheduled monument, 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north. 14 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Motte castle on the north bank of Crose Mere, 730m south west of Whattal Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Stanwardine moated site and associated fishpond | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lloyd's Moss | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Crose Mere | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Lloyd's Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Sweat Mere | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Whinnett Hill | Hill | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) west |
| Bagley Marsh | Wetland | 4.4 km (2.8 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 7 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 28 | 40 |
12 of the street's 40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cockshutt CofE Primary School and Nursery Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 140 m | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodcock Inn SY12 0JQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 300 m | 5 Very good | 27 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near The Meadows (5); On or near Kenwick Close (4); On or near The Briars (2); On or near Sports/Recreation Area (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 71% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 45% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 15% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 35% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 14% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 36% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 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
- SY12 0QU: 40 addresses of 41 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Kenwick Close · Church Green · The Briars · Chapel Court · Crosemere Road · Crosemere Lane · The Parklands · Crosemere Court
All the streets in SY12 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.