The Furlongs, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury
House prices, sold prices and local information for SY3 5FW, SY3 5FU, SY3 5GA.
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At a glance
99 property sales on The Furlongs, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. In the last 12 months 6 homes sold here for an average of £266,416. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £184,570. Average sale prices rose from £226,562 in 2017 to £349,000 in 2026 (+54%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 14% below the Shrewsbury average of £309,020 over the same period. 26 homes here have sold more than once since 2017; 22 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 75% flat, 14% detached, 10% terraced. Recorded sale prices on The Furlongs range from £129,950 to £600,000. 25% of homes sold here were freehold and 75% leasehold. Of 293 streets in Shrewsbury with at least two sales in the last year, The Furlongs ranks 153rd for average price.
House prices on The Furlongs compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all SY3 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 25% freehold and 75% leasehold across 112 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 74 | £184,570 | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Detached | 14 | £325,754 | 9 Nov 2023 |
| Terraced | 10 | £321,135 | 14 Aug 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £169,950 | 15 Dec 2017 |
Sold prices on The Furlongs
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Century House, 4, The Old Chapel, The Furlongs SY3 5GA | 14 Aug 2026 | £600,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 15, The Furlongs SY3 5FU | 7 May 2026 | £267,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 37, The Furlongs SY3 5FU | 16 Apr 2026 | £180,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 49, The Furlongs SY3 5FU | 15 Dec 2025 | £157,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 67, The Furlongs SY3 5FU | 11 Dec 2025 | £249,995 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 41, The Furlongs SY3 5FU | 3 Dec 2025 | £144,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 16, The Furlongs SY3 5FW | 29 Nov 2024 | £190,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 61, The Furlongs SY3 5FU | 9 Oct 2024 | £247,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 37, The Furlongs SY3 5FU | 13 Dec 2023 | £184,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 4, The Furlongs SY3 5FW | 9 Nov 2023 | £365,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 62, The Furlongs SY3 5FW | 30 Sep 2023 | £220,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 4, The Furlongs SY3 5FW | 24 Mar 2023 | £374,813 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, The Furlongs SY3 5FW | 14 Feb 2023 | £442,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 40, The Furlongs SY3 5FW | 14 Oct 2022 | £150,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 25, The Furlongs SY3 5FU | 28 Jun 2022 | £205,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 30, The Furlongs SY3 5FW | 28 Jun 2022 | £220,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 10, The Furlongs SY3 5FW | 27 May 2022 | £440,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 58D, The Furlongs SY3 5FW | 8 Sep 2021 | £140,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 24, The Furlongs SY3 5FW | 13 Aug 2021 | £147,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 53, The Furlongs SY3 5FU | 2 Aug 2021 | £160,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 31, The Furlongs SY3 5FU | 25 Jun 2021 | £320,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 43, The Furlongs SY3 5FU | 7 May 2021 | £137,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 33, The Furlongs SY3 5FU | 8 Apr 2021 | £159,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 16, The Furlongs SY3 5FW | 19 Mar 2021 | £167,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 46C, The Furlongs SY3 5FW | 15 Feb 2021 | £224,950 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 14, The Furlongs SY3 5FW | 5 Feb 2021 | £165,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 58C, The Furlongs SY3 5FW | 5 Feb 2021 | £234,950 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 64, The Furlongs SY3 5FW | 5 Feb 2021 | £220,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 23, The Furlongs SY3 5FU | 15 Dec 2020 | £230,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 54A, The Furlongs SY3 5FW | 17 Sep 2020 | £215,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 40, The Furlongs SY3 5FW | 11 Sep 2020 | £137,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 52A, The Furlongs SY3 5FW | 14 Aug 2020 | £210,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 42, The Furlongs SY3 5FW | 10 Jul 2020 | £139,950 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 46, The Furlongs SY3 5FW | 3 Jul 2020 | £139,950 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 44, The Furlongs SY3 5FW | 26 Jun 2020 | £130,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 3, The Old Chapel, The Furlongs SY3 5GA | 7 Feb 2020 | £325,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 38, The Furlongs SY3 5FW | 7 Jan 2020 | £174,950 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 58A, The Furlongs SY3 5FW | 19 Dec 2019 | £214,950 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 58B, The Furlongs SY3 5FW | 19 Dec 2019 | £138,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 58D, The Furlongs SY3 5FW | 19 Dec 2019 | £149,950 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 48, The Furlongs SY3 5FW | 11 Dec 2019 | £67,884 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 50, The Furlongs SY3 5FW | 1 Nov 2019 | £67,884 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 52, The Furlongs SY3 5FW | 1 Nov 2019 | £89,626 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 54, The Furlongs SY3 5FW | 1 Nov 2019 | £89,626 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 56, The Furlongs SY3 5FW | 1 Nov 2019 | £67,884 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 50A, The Furlongs SY3 5FW | 5 Sep 2019 | £145,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 56A, The Furlongs SY3 5FW | 5 Sep 2019 | £145,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 22, The Furlongs SY3 5FW | 8 Aug 2019 | £144,950 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 34, The Furlongs SY3 5FW | 2 Aug 2019 | £172,500 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 28, The Furlongs SY3 5FW | 12 Jun 2019 | £209,950 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Century House, 4, The Old Chapel, The Furlongs | £375,000 (Apr 2018) → £600,000 (Aug 2026) | +60% over 8 yrs |
| 15, The Furlongs | £206,950 (Dec 2017) → £267,000 (May 2026) | +29% over 8 yrs |
| 37, The Furlongs | £154,950 (Mar 2018) → £184,000 (Dec 2023) → £180,000 (Apr 2026) | +16% over 8 yrs |
| 49, The Furlongs | £142,500 (May 2018) → £157,500 (Dec 2025) | +11% over 8 yrs |
| 67, The Furlongs | £240,000 (Aug 2017) → £249,995 (Dec 2025) | +4% over 8 yrs |
| 41, The Furlongs | £129,950 (Apr 2018) → £144,000 (Dec 2025) | +11% over 8 yrs |
| 16, The Furlongs | £159,950 (Dec 2018) → £167,000 (Mar 2021) → £190,000 (Nov 2024) | +19% over 6 yrs |
| 61, The Furlongs | £214,950 (Jan 2018) → £247,500 (Oct 2024) | +15% over 7 yrs |
| 4, The Furlongs | £284,950 (Sep 2018) → £374,813 (Mar 2023) → £365,000 (Nov 2023) | +28% over 5 yrs |
| 62, The Furlongs | £214,950 (Mar 2018) → £220,000 (Sep 2023) | +2% over 6 yrs |
| 2, The Furlongs | £339,950 (Sep 2018) → £442,500 (Feb 2023) | +30% over 4 yrs |
| 40, The Furlongs | £137,500 (Sep 2020) → £150,000 (Oct 2022) | +9% over 2 yrs |
| 25, The Furlongs | £169,950 (Mar 2017) → £205,000 (Jun 2022) | +21% over 5 yrs |
| 30, The Furlongs | £214,950 (Nov 2018) → £220,000 (Jun 2022) | +2% over 4 yrs |
| 10, The Furlongs | £339,950 (Aug 2018) → £440,000 (May 2022) | +29% over 4 yrs |
| 58D, The Furlongs | £149,950 (Dec 2019) → £140,000 (Sep 2021) | -7% over 2 yrs |
| 24, The Furlongs | £144,950 (Jan 2019) → £147,000 (Aug 2021) | +1% over 3 yrs |
| 53, The Furlongs | £145,000 (Nov 2017) → £160,000 (Aug 2021) | +10% over 4 yrs |
| 31, The Furlongs | £264,950 (Apr 2017) → £320,000 (Jun 2021) | +21% over 4 yrs |
| 33, The Furlongs | £154,950 (Apr 2018) → £159,000 (Apr 2021) | +3% over 3 yrs |
| 14, The Furlongs | £164,950 (Jun 2019) → £165,000 (Feb 2021) | +0% over 2 yrs |
| 64, The Furlongs | £219,950 (Apr 2018) → £220,000 (Feb 2021) | +0% over 3 yrs |
| 23, The Furlongs | £199,950 (Mar 2017) → £230,000 (Dec 2020) | +15% over 4 yrs |
| 3, The Old Chapel, The Furlongs | £175,000 (Mar 2017) → £325,000 (Feb 2020) | +86% over 3 yrs |
| 29, The Furlongs | £159,950 (Mar 2017) → £165,000 (Mar 2018) | +3% over under a year |
| 1, The Furlongs | £1,870,000 (Jul 2016) → £327,000 (Aug 2017) | -83% over 1 yr |
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Crime and flood risk near The Furlongs
Crime
53 crimes were reported within about a mile of The Furlongs in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 22 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
The Furlongs 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 The Furlongs
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxon CofE Primary School 425 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| The Keystone Academy 122 pupils | Free schools special | 4–16 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Bowbrook Primary School 118 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Oakwood School 8 pupils | Other independent special school | 5–16 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| St George's Junior School 354 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Woodfield Infant School & Nursery 283 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Bicton Church of England Primary School and Nursery 127 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.4 mi |
| Radbrook Primary School 312 pupils | Primary | 0–11 | Report | 1.4 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 2.1 mi · 42 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Wenlock Edge House (Evolution Road) 8 min walk
GP surgeries
- Mytton Oak Medical Pract.
Racecourse Lane, Shrewsbury · 0.3 mi - Urgent Treatment Centre
Mytton Oak Road, Shrewsbury · 0.3 mi - Radbrook Green Surgery
Bank Farm Road, Shrewsbury · 1.5 mi - Claremont Bank Surgery
Claremont Bank, Shrewsbury · 1.7 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Bicton Heath · 0.4 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Copthorne Food · 0.8 mi
- Spar Spar - Four Crosses · 1.0 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Radbrook Food · 1.5 mi
Pharmacies
- Bicton Heath Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Boots · 0.8 mi
- Radbrook Pharmacy · 1.5 mi
Dentists
- Oxon Dental Care · 0.3 mi
- Radbrook Green Dental Practice · 1.5 mi
- The Radbrook Dental Practice · 1.5 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 10 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 | 9 of 10 |
| Employment | 9 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 10 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 8 of 10 |
| Crime | 10 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 5 of 10 |
| Living environment | 9 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 79.3% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 15.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 5.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 695 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 66.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 18.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,622 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 99% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 99% | 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.
Energy ratings and home sizes on The Furlongs
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Who lives around The Furlongs
Ethnic group
| Here | Shropshire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92.2% | 96.7% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 4.7% | 1.3% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.8% | 1.2% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.5% | 0.4% |
Religion
| Here | Shropshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 51.9% | 55.5% |
| No religion | 38.3% | 36.9% |
| Not answered | 5% | 5.9% |
| Muslim | 2% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Sikh | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | Shropshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 94.1% |
| Born outside the UK | 8.6% | 5.9% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Shropshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 46.2% | 32.5% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18.8% | 17.4% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.2% | 15% |
| No qualifications | 7.2% | 16.7% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 6.1% |
| Other qualifications | 2.1% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Shropshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 57.4% | 46.6% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 34.7% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 13.6% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Shropshire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 41.9% | 40.1% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 36% | 32% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 15% | 14% |
| No cars or vans in household | 7.1% | 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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