Fernlea Croft, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury
House prices, sold prices and local information for SY3 5DS.
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At a glance
7 property sales on Fernlea Croft, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 8 Nov 2024. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £188,375. Average sale prices rose from £155,998 in 2016 to £183,000 in 2024 (+17%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 57% semi-detached, 29% terraced, 14% detached. Recorded sale prices on Fernlea Croft range from £125,495 to £221,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Fernlea Croft compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Fernlea Croft has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all SY3 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 8 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 4 | £188,375 | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Terraced | 2 | £135,248 | 24 May 2024 |
| Detached | 1 | £177,000 | 22 Jan 2018 |
Sold prices on Fernlea Croft
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, Fernlea Croft SY3 5DS | 8 Nov 2024 | £221,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 12, Fernlea Croft SY3 5DS | 24 May 2024 | £145,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 10, Fernlea Croft SY3 5DS | 8 Apr 2022 | £175,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, Fernlea Croft SY3 5DS | 30 Jul 2021 | £190,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 9, Fernlea Croft SY3 5DS | 22 Jan 2018 | £177,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 10, Fernlea Croft SY3 5DS | 4 Oct 2016 | £125,495 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 8, Fernlea Croft SY3 5DS | 16 Sep 2016 | £182,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4, Fernlea Croft SY3 5DS | 31 Mar 2016 | £160,000 | Semi-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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10, Fernlea Croft | £125,495 (Oct 2016) → £175,500 (Apr 2022) | +40% over 6 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Fernlea Croft
Crime
48 crimes were reported within about a mile of Fernlea Croft in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 21 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 12 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Fernlea Croft is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Severn in Shropshire Flood alert area
- Tern and Perry catchments Flood alert area
- Rea Brook and Cound Brook Flood alert 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 Fernlea Croft
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxon CofE Primary School 425 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Oakwood School 8 pupils | Other independent special school | 5–16 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| The Keystone Academy 122 pupils | Free schools special | 4–16 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Bowbrook Primary School 118 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Bicton Church of England Primary School and Nursery 127 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.2 mi |
| St George's Junior School 354 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Woodfield Infant School & Nursery 283 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Radbrook Primary School 312 pupils | Primary | 0–11 | Report | 1.7 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
- Shrewsbury station 2.5 mi · 50 min walk
GP surgeries
- Mytton Oak Medical Pract.
Racecourse Lane, Shrewsbury · 0.6 mi - Urgent Treatment Centre
Mytton Oak Road, Shrewsbury · 0.7 mi - Radbrook Green Surgery
Bank Farm Road, Shrewsbury · 1.8 mi - Claremont Bank Surgery
Claremont Bank, Shrewsbury · 2.2 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Bicton Heath · 0.3 mi
- Spar Spar - Four Crosses · 0.9 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Copthorne Food · 1.2 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Radbrook Food · 1.8 mi
Pharmacies
- Bicton Heath Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Boots · 1.2 mi
- Radbrook Pharmacy · 1.8 mi
Dentists
- Oxon Dental Care · 0.2 mi
- Radbrook Green Dental Practice · 1.8 mi
- The Radbrook Dental Practice · 1.8 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 6 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 | 7 of 10 |
| Employment | 5 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 7 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 5 of 10 |
| Crime | 5 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 7 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 64.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 31.2% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 4.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 1,105 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 12.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 64.6% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 22.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,151 |
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 Fernlea Croft
Ethnic group
| Here | Shropshire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 90.4% | 96.7% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 7.6% | 1.3% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Religion
| Here | Shropshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 53.9% | 55.5% |
| No religion | 38.3% | 36.9% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 5.9% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Country of birth
| Here | Shropshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.7% | 94.1% |
| Born outside the UK | 12.3% | 5.9% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Shropshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 33.8% | 32.5% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.9% | 17.4% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.4% | 15% |
| No qualifications | 13.6% | 16.7% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.2% | 6.1% |
| Other qualifications | 2.8% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Shropshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.9% | 46.6% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 34.7% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 13.6% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Shropshire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 50.7% | 40.1% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 26.3% | 32% |
| No cars or vans in household | 16.9% | 13.8% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 6.2% | 14% |
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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