Roman Downs, Craven Arms
House prices, sold prices and local information for SY7 9LX.
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At a glance
17 property sales on Roman Downs, Craven Arms have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 3 homes sold here for an average of £236,667. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £290,867. Average sale prices fell from £246,000 in 2016 to £236,667 in 2026 (-4%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 24% below the Craven Arms average of £313,402 over the same period. 4 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 4 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 88% detached, 12% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Roman Downs range from £80,000 to £345,000. 88% of homes sold here were freehold and 12% leasehold.
House prices on Roman Downs compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all SY7 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 88% freehold and 12% leasehold across 17 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £290,867 | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £88,000 | 27 Apr 2026 |
Sold prices on Roman Downs
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2, Roman Downs SY7 9LX | 19 Aug 2026 | £290,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 26, Roman Downs SY7 9LX | 27 Apr 2026 | £80,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 17, Roman Downs SY7 9LX | 13 Feb 2026 | £340,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 25, Roman Downs SY7 9LX | 1 Aug 2025 | £345,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, Roman Downs SY7 9LX | 6 May 2025 | £341,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 15, Roman Downs SY7 9LX | 28 Oct 2024 | £325,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 23, Roman Downs SY7 9LX | 29 Jun 2023 | £320,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, Roman Downs SY7 9LX | 1 Jun 2023 | £310,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 19, Roman Downs SY7 9LX | 29 Oct 2021 | £96,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 16, Roman Downs SY7 9LX | 10 May 2021 | £267,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 17, Roman Downs SY7 9LX | 1 Mar 2021 | £290,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Roman Downs SY7 9LX | 29 Oct 2020 | £280,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 24, Roman Downs SY7 9LX | 9 Mar 2017 | £237,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 7, Roman Downs SY7 9LX | 17 Feb 2017 | £280,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, Roman Downs SY7 9LX | 24 Jun 2016 | £225,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 23, Roman Downs SY7 9LX | 22 Jun 2016 | £248,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 7, Roman Downs SY7 9LX | 24 Mar 2016 | £265,000 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 17, Roman Downs | £290,000 (Mar 2021) → £340,000 (Feb 2026) | +17% over 5 yrs |
| 3, Roman Downs | £225,000 (Jun 2016) → £341,000 (May 2025) | +52% over 9 yrs |
| 23, Roman Downs | £248,000 (Jun 2016) → £320,000 (Jun 2023) | +29% over 7 yrs |
| 7, Roman Downs | £265,000 (Mar 2016) → £280,000 (Feb 2017) | +6% over under a year |
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Crime and flood risk near Roman Downs
Crime
21 crimes were reported within about a mile of Roman Downs in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 9 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Roman Downs is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Severn in Shropshire Flood alert area
- Upper Teme Flood alert area
- River Onny tributaries at Craven Arms Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Roman Downs
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stokesay Primary School 150 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Wistanstow CofE Primary School 51 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.8 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Craven Arms station 0.4 mi · 8 min walk
- Broome station 2.1 mi · 41 min walk
- Hopton Heath station 4.4 mi · 1 hr 28 min walk
GP surgeries
- Craven Arms Surgery
20 Shrewsbury Road, Craven Arms · 0.5 mi
Pharmacies
- Lunts Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
Dentists
- Craven Arms Dental Practice · 0.5 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 5 of 10 |
| Employment | 5 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 3 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 5 of 10 |
| Crime | 7 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 2 of 10 |
| Living environment | 3 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 67.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 23.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 8.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 789 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 12.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 55.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 31.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,692 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 75% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 98% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 97% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 82% | 92% |
Share of homes across Shropshire with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Roman Downs
Ethnic group
| Here | Shropshire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 94.1% | 96.7% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 3.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.5% | 0.3% |
Religion
| Here | Shropshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 57.6% | 55.5% |
| No religion | 29.6% | 36.9% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 5.9% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Shropshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.4% | 94.1% |
| Born outside the UK | 10.6% | 5.9% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Shropshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 28.2% | 32.5% |
| No qualifications | 21.1% | 16.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 15.2% | 17.4% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14% | 15% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.4% | 9.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 6.1% |
| Other qualifications | 4.4% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Shropshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.8% | 46.6% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 34.7% |
| Fair health | 18% | 13.6% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 4% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Shropshire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 39% | 40.1% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 31.1% | 32% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 16.6% | 14% |
| No cars or vans in household | 13.3% | 13.8% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Shropshire.
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