Shawbury, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Shawbury is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 2,317. Elevation: 240 ft (73 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Shawbury
Shawbury is a village and civil parish in Shropshire, England. The village is 8 miles (13Â km) northeast of Shrewsbury and 12 miles (19Â km) northwest of Telford.
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| Population | 2,317 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 240 ft (73 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.7910°, -2.6618° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 39.9 inches (1,013 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 7.5 inches (19 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $49,944 |
| Median Age | 40.6 years |
About Shawbury
Shawbury is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 2,317. The city sits at an elevation of 240 feet (73 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Shawbury vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Shawbury vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $49,944 |
| 34% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $49,944 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $960 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.8% |
| 32% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 211 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $249,800 |
| 11% below United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,249 |
| 7% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 63.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 37.0% |
| Housing Units | 927 |
Property Tax
Climate in Shawbury
Shawbury has an average annual temperature of 9.8°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.3°C), the coldest is Jan (4.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 684 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.7°F |
| 6% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 215 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 240 ft (73 m) |
| Area | 1,309.3 sq mi (3,391.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.7910°N, 2.6618°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
Shawbury has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 39°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (1.7").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.0% |
| 48% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 84.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1,309.3 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Schools in Shawbury
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Marys CofE Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Shawbury
11 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HearMe 2010s pop music | - | MP3 | |
| Radio Northwich | local information, local music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 6 Towns Radio | adult contemporary, classic hits | MP3 | |
| HearMe - 2020s Pop Music | 2020s pop music | MP3 | |
| Blue Sky Radio | classic hits, hot adult contemporary | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Sunshine 855 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hereme 2000s pop | 2000's, pop | MP3 | |
| Hearme - 80s rock | 80d rock, 80’s rock | MP3 | |
| Access Radio 64K | music, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Wrexham Premier Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Circl8 Radio | - | MP3 320 kbps |
Museums in Shawbury
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle of Shrewsbury Exhibition | ||||
| Blists Hill Victorian Town | ||||
| Broseley Pipeworks | ||||
| Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron | ||||
| Coalport China Museum | ||||
| Coleham Pumping Station | ||||
| Ditherington Flax Mill | ||||
| Enginuity | ||||
| Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker | ||||
| Jackfield Tile Museum | ||||
| Much Wenlock Museum | ||||
| Museum of Steel Sculpture | ||||
| Museum of the Gorge | ||||
| Museum of The Post Office In The Community | ||||
| Shrewsbury Museum (The Music Hall) | ||||
| Soldiers of Shropshire Museum | ||||
| Soldiers of Shropshire Museum | ||||
| Sunnycroft | ||||
| Tar Tunnel | ||||
| The Darby Houses | ||||
| The Iron Bridge Tollhouse | ||||
| The Merrythought Teddy Bear Shop & Museum | ||||
| Wartime Aircraft Recovery Group Museum | ||||
| Whitchurch Heritage Centre | ||||
| Wroxeter Roman City Museum | ||||
| Wroxeter Roman Site Museum |
Libraries in Shawbury
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayston Hill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Broseley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ellesmere Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ellesmere Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Market Drayton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Oakengates Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Senior Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shrewsbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Southwater Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Lantern | 0.0 | |||||
| Wellington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wem Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Shawbury
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellesmere Market Hall | |||||
| Indoor market | |||||
| Jubilee Square | |||||
| Madeley Market | |||||
| Market Annexe | |||||
| Market Hall | |||||
| Wellington Market |
Restaurants in Shawbury
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Shawbury
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Shawbury
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Shawbury
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowton Brewery | ||||
| Salopian Brewing Company | ||||
| St. Annes Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Shawbury
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Shawbury
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Snow Centre Manchester | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chill Factor e | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Shawbury
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | LPL | Large Airport |
| Manchester Airport | MAN | Large Airport |
| Hawarden Airport | CEG | Medium Airport |
| RAF Cosford | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Shawbury | - | Medium Airport |
| Arley Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ash House Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ashcroft Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Breidden Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brine Pits Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bryn Gates Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bryngwyn Bach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Byecross Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chirk Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clotton airstrip UL | - | Small Airport |
| Croft Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Crumpton Oaks Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Dairy House Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ditton Priors Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fern Farm Airstrip UL | - | Small Airport |
| Forest Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Frandley House Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Green Acres Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hanley Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hardwicke Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hawksview Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Haydock Park Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hoe Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ince Blundell Microlight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kenyon Hall Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Knoll Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lane Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Little Down Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lleweni Parc Glyndwr Soaring Club | - | Small Airport |
| Longford Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lower Grounds Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Manchester Barton Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Midland Glider Club | - | Small Airport |
| Mill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mitton Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nantclwyd Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| North Wales Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Onecoat Morridge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Otherton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pear Tree Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Peplow Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pound Green Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rhedyn Coch Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Sandford Hall Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Seighford Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Shawbury
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Shawbury Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Shawbury
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Moreton Mill Methodist Chapel | |
| St Andrew | |
| St Bartholomew | |
| St. Mary the Virgin, Shawbury |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
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What is the population of Shawbury?
Shawbury has a population of 2,317 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 1,309.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
Is Shawbury expensive to live in?
The median household income is $49,944, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $249,800 (11% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,249 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Shawbury?
Shawbury has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 215 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 39.9 inches, with 7.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Shawbury?
Shawbury has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $960. There are 211 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Shawbury?
The median home value in Shawbury is $249,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,249. The homeownership rate is 63.0%.
How are the schools in Shawbury?
50.0% of adults in Shawbury hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Shawbury?
90% of residents speak only English at home. 21.4% of residents have a disability.
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