Bayston Hill vs Shrewsbury
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bayston Hill is about 10% cheaper on average. Shrewsbury has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bayston Hill
£298,881
Shrewsbury
£331,262
Crime Rate
Bayston Hill
48.3
Shrewsbury
48.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bayston Hill
N/A
Shrewsbury
81.2%
Avg Download Speed
Bayston Hill
452.4
Shrewsbury
417.7
EPC Rating
Bayston Hill
69.1
Shrewsbury
69.1
Median Income
Bayston Hill
£29,576
Shrewsbury
£29,576
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Bayston Hill more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £298,881 versus £331,262 in Shrewsbury. The most affordable entry point in Bayston Hill is a terraced at £232,000, while in Shrewsbury it is a flat at £186,442.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 16% pricier in Shrewsbury (£447,750 vs £377,350).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bayston Hill prices grew faster — 28% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsWith 48.2 offences per 1,000 people, Shrewsbury is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Bayston Hill's 48.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bayston Hill is violent-crime, while in Shrewsbury it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsSchool quality data is not fully available for both Bayston Hill and Shrewsbury. Bayston Hill has 1 schools and Shrewsbury has 24 schools.
Bayston Hill School Inspection Breakdown
Shrewsbury School Inspection Breakdown
81.2% of 24 schools (20 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bayston Hill | Shrewsbury |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 24 |
| Primary | 1 | 20 |
| Secondary | 0 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 81.2% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bayston Hill enjoy 452.4 Mbps on average, while Shrewsbury lags behind at 417.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.4% of premises in Bayston Hill and 93.7% in Shrewsbury. Gigabit availability stands at 88.1% in Bayston Hill and 77.3% in Shrewsbury.
Bayston Hill is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (452 vs 418 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bayston Hill is band C (score 69.1), ahead of Shrewsbury's band C (score 69.1). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,405 in Bayston Hill and £1,405 in Shrewsbury. 59.2% of homes in Bayston Hill have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.2% in Shrewsbury.
Bayston Hill has more energy-efficient housing — 59.2% reach band C or above, vs 59.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bayston Hill has a population of 5,221 while Shrewsbury has 75,784. Median household income is £29,576 in Bayston Hill and £29,576 in Shrewsbury. The median age is 48.1 in Bayston Hill and 48.1 in Shrewsbury. Employment rates stand at 56% in Bayston Hill and 56% in Shrewsbury.
| Indicator | Bayston Hill | Shrewsbury |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,221 | 75,784 |
| Median Age | 48.1 | 48.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,576 | £29,576 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 68.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 32.5% |
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