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Area guide · Shropshire

Living in Shifnal

A snapshot of life in Shifnal, West Midlands — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Shifnal is a village in Shropshire, West Midlands with a population of 8,973. The average house price is £327,209 and the overall crime rate is 48.1 per 1,000 residents.

Where Shifnal ranks

Population

8,973

Avg House Price

£327,209

Crime Rate

48.1/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

280 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£30,051.3

Median Age

45.9

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Shifnal's detached homes (£419,225) command roughly 3.9× the price of a flat (£108,883).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Shifnal prices have risen 24% over the last 9 years (£263,475 → £327,209).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£419,225	£400,000	67
Semi-Detached	£261,945	£260,000	49
Terraced	£225,045	£211,750	32
Flat	£108,883	£109,950	9

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Shifnal is 48.1 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Shifnal: violent crime (43% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	3
Primary	2
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Idsall School	Secondary	No rating available
Shifnal Primary School	Primary	Good
St Andrew's CofE Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Shifnal averages 280 Mbps — 180% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Shifnal homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 67.2% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	71.5
% Rated C or Above	67.2%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,222

Demographics & Economy

Population	8,973
Median Age	45.9
Median Household Income	£30,051.3
Employment Rate	55.9%
Owner Occupied	67.7%
Degree-Level Qualified	29.3%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Shifnal?

The average house price in Shifnal is £327,209 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Shifnal?

The most affordable entry point in Shifnal is a flat, with an average price of £108,883.

Is Shifnal a safe place to live?

Shifnal has a recorded crime rate of 48.1 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Shifnal?

Shifnal has 3 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Shifnal?

Average broadband download speeds in Shifnal are around 280 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 74.9% of premises.

How big is Shifnal?

Shifnal is a settlement in Shropshire with a population of approximately 8,973.

Most compared with

How does Shifnal stack up against its neighbours?

Albrighton

Shifnal

House price: £332,275 · £327,209
Crime rate: 48.3 · 48.1
Distance: 4.4 mi

Bilston (Wolverhampton)

Shifnal

House price: £214,068 · £327,209
Crime rate: 91.9 · 48.1
Distance: 14.5 mi

Bridgnorth

Shifnal

House price: £334,650 · £327,209
Crime rate: 48.3 · 48.1
Distance: 9.5 mi

Broseley

Shifnal

House price: £281,884 · £327,209
Crime rate: 48.2 · 48.1
Distance: 5.9 mi

Codsall

Shifnal

House price: £346,105 · £327,209
Crime rate: 50.6 · 48.1
Distance: 8.1 mi

Coseley

Shifnal

House price: £214,068 · £327,209
Crime rate: 74.7 · 48.1
Distance: 14.7 mi

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