Simpson Square, Shrewsbury
House prices, sold prices and local information for SY1 2EQ.
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At a glance
16 property sales on Simpson Square, Shrewsbury have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £136,000. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £127,250. That is 56% below the Shrewsbury average of £309,020 over the same period. 4 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 4 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Simpson Square range from £90,000 to £162,500. Every home sold here was sold leasehold. Of 293 streets in Shrewsbury with at least two sales in the last year, Simpson Square ranks 284th for average price, making it one of the more affordable streets in the town.
House prices on Simpson Square compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all SY1 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 0% freehold and 100% leasehold across 17 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 16 | £127,250 | 28 Aug 2026 |
Sold prices on Simpson Square
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9, Simpson Square SY1 2EQ | 28 Aug 2026 | £125,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 20, Simpson Square SY1 2EQ | 17 Dec 2025 | £147,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 4, Simpson Square SY1 2EQ | 19 Jul 2024 | £145,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 21, Simpson Square SY1 2EQ | 12 Dec 2023 | £118,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 15, Simpson Square SY1 2EQ | 20 Oct 2023 | £160,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 5, Simpson Square SY1 2EQ | 30 Mar 2023 | £132,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 18, Simpson Square SY1 2EQ | 10 Jan 2023 | £162,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 16, Simpson Square SY1 2EQ | 15 Jun 2022 | £155,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 1, Simpson Square SY1 2EQ | 14 Oct 2021 | £137,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 23, Simpson Square SY1 2EQ | 28 Jun 2021 | £107,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 9, Simpson Square SY1 2EQ | 23 Oct 2020 | £90,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 18, Simpson Square SY1 2EQ | 5 Dec 2019 | £128,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 15, Simpson Square SY1 2EQ | 1 Nov 2019 | £153,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 10, Simpson Square SY1 2EQ | 12 Feb 2019 | £95,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 8, Simpson Square SY1 2EQ | 7 Feb 2019 | £101,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 17, Simpson Square SY1 2EQ | 17 Nov 2016 | £128,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 21, Simpson Square SY1 2EQ | 9 Sep 2016 | £95,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 9, Simpson Square | £90,000 (Oct 2020) → £125,000 (Aug 2026) | +39% over 6 yrs |
| 21, Simpson Square | £95,000 (Sep 2016) → £118,000 (Dec 2023) | +24% over 7 yrs |
| 15, Simpson Square | £153,000 (Nov 2019) → £160,500 (Oct 2023) | +5% over 4 yrs |
| 18, Simpson Square | £128,500 (Dec 2019) → £162,500 (Jan 2023) | +26% over 3 yrs |
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Schools near Simpson Square
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfields Primary School 342 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| The Martin Wilson School 164 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.5 mi |
| Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery 194 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Winefride's RC Independent School 104 pupils | Other independent school Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Shrewsbury High School 309 pupils | Other independent school | 4–20 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Coleham Primary School 431 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.8 mi |
| Mount Pleasant Primary 346 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Crowmoor Primary School 173 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Inadequate Report | 0.9 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 0.2 mi · 5 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Bus Station Timetable 8 min walk
GP surgeries
- Riverside Med Practice
The Tannery, Barker Street, Shrewsbury · 0.6 mi - Claremont Bank Surgery
Claremont Bank, Shrewsbury · 0.7 mi - Belvidere Medical Pract.
23 Belvidere Road, Shrewsbury · 1.0 mi - South Hermitage Surgery
Medical Centre, 16 South Hermitage, Shrewsbury · 1.1 mi
Supermarkets
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Shrewsbury · 0.2 mi
- Spar Spar - Robson Stores Greenfields · 0.3 mi
- Marks and Spencer M&S Shrewsbury · 0.4 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Shrewsbury Pride Hill Express · 0.5 mi
Pharmacies
- Boots · 0.5 mi
- Lunts Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
- Asda Pharmacy · 0.9 mi
Dentists
- Castle Foregate Dental Practice · 0.1 mi
- Dental Matters · 0.1 mi
- Shrewsbury Orthodontic Centre · 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 4 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 | 4 of 10 |
| Employment | 4 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 4 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 3 of 10 |
| Crime | 2 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 9 of 10 |
| Living environment | 4 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 47.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 34.2% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 18.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 1,010 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 13.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 73.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 13.2% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,982 |
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 Simpson Square
Ethnic group
| Here | Shropshire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92.2% | 96.7% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 3.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.7% | 0.3% |
Religion
| Here | Shropshire | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.6% | 36.9% |
| Christian | 36.3% | 55.5% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Shropshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.1% | 94.1% |
| Born outside the UK | 15.9% | 5.9% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Shropshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 40.2% | 32.5% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 20.4% | 17.4% |
| No qualifications | 15.4% | 16.7% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 10.8% | 15% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 6.1% |
| Other qualifications | 2.2% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Shropshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.8% | 46.6% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 34.7% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 13.6% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Shropshire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 47.5% | 40.1% |
| No cars or vans in household | 31.3% | 13.8% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 18.1% | 32% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 3.2% | 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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