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Shrewsbury, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Shrewsbury is a mid-size city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 76,782. Elevation: 246 ft (75 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
76,782 Population 5,234/sq mi density
246 ft Elevation 75 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
27.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$46,979 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$46,979 median income, 4.1% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$354,828 home value, $1,174/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population76,782
Median Age48.3 yrs
Density5,234/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 3%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$46,979
Per Capita$46,979
Unemployment4.1%

Housing

C
Home Value$354,828
Rent$1,174
Ownership69.5%
Housing Units30,713

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain27.2 in/yr
Sunny Days287/yr
Elevation246 ft (75 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.5%
High School+49.9%

Community

Population76,782
Population Density5,234 / sq mi
Elevation246 ft (75 m)
Coordinates52.7101°, -2.7521°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation27.2 inches (690 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$46,979
Median Age48.3 years

About Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury is a mid-size city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 76,782. The city sits at an elevation of 246 feet (75 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Shrewsbury has a population of 76,782 with a density of 5,234 people per square mile, spread across 14.7 square miles. The median age is 48.3 years, 24% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.7% female and 49.4% male. The city is predominantly White (3.3%), with 1.6% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.1% of residents. 5.5% of the population are veterans. 5.1% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

76,782
Total Population
5,234
People / sq mi
48.3yrs
Median Age
24% above United Kingdom avg
14.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.4%
Female 50.7%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.1%
24% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 2.9%

Social Characteristics

Shrewsbury vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Shrewsbury is $46,979, which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,979 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $903, 37% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 133 business establishments, including 48 restaurants. 27.2% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Shrewsbury vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$46,979
37% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$46,979
Avg Weekly Wage$903

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.1%
14% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)133

Business (County)

Restaurants48
Healthcare15
Retail2

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone54.8%
Public Transit1.3%
Work from Home27.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Shrewsbury is $354,828, 26% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,174 (1% above the national average of $1,163). 69.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 30,713 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.6x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$354,828
26% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,174
1% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership69.5%
Owner-Occupied69.5%
Renter-Occupied30.5%
Housing Units30,713

Property Tax

Climate in Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.4°C / 40°F 1.6° / 7.2° 57.5
Feb 4.8°C / 41°F 1.5° / 8° 43.4
Mar 6.4°C / 44°F 2.4° / 10.3° 43.4
Apr 8.6°C / 47°F 4° / 13.2° 47.1
May 11.5°C / 53°F 6.7° / 16.3° 53.5
Jun 14.4°C / 58°F 9.6° / 19.1° 58.8
Jul 16.3°C / 61°F 11.5° / 21.1° 57.6
Aug 16°C / 61°F 11.4° / 20.6° 64.2
Sep 13.6°C / 56°F 9.3° / 18° 61.0
Oct 10.4°C / 51°F 6.8° / 14° 69.0
Nov 7°C / 45°F 3.9° / 10.1° 61.0
Dec 4.6°C / 40°F 1.9° / 7.4° 67.0
Shrewsbury experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 287 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 27.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 246 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average48.8°F
10% below United Kingdom avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation246 ft (75 m)
Area14.7 sq mi (38.0 km²)
Population Density5,234/sq mi
Coordinates52.7101°N, 2.7521°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.2"
29% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.68"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

61 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 46 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 47 km
Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 111 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 93 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 133 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 128 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 91 km
May 29, 2013 14 km WSW of Nefyn, United Kingdom M3.8 134 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 137 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 96 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 94 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 9 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 108 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 99 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 117 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 21 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 46 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 117 km
Jul 29, 1992 8 km WNW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom M3.5 121 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.5 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.9 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 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 60°F (16°C) 2.4 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.5 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.5 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.6 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.7 in Wettest

Shrewsbury has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 39°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (1.9").

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32.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 4% below the national average of 33.7%. 49.9% have completed high school. 15 healthcare facilities operate in the area.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.5%
4% below United Kingdom avg
High School+49.9%
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density5,234/sq mi
Total Area14.7 sq mi

Services

Healthcare Facilities15
Restaurants48
Retail Stores2

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone54.8%
Public Transit1.3%
Work from Home27.2%

Colleges & Universities in Shrewsbury

Institution Type Founded Website
Derwen College College - Visit →
North Shropshire College College - Visit →
North Shropshire College College - ,

Schools in Shrewsbury

26 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
The Martin Wilson School - - - -
Belvidere School - - - -
Belvidere Primary School - - - -
Shrewsbury School - - - -
Shrewsbury High School - - - -
Meole Brace School - - - -
St George's Junior School - - - -
Woodfield Infant School - - - -
Grange Primary School - - - -
Mount Pleasant Primary - - - -
Greenacres Primary School - - - -
Greenfields Primary School - - - -
St Giles C.E. Primary School - - - -
Harlescott Junior School - - - -
Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery - - - -
Bettws Lifehouse - - - -
Radbrook Primary School - - - -
The Priory School - - - -
St Winefride's RC Independent School - - - -
Mereside Church of England Primary Academy - - - -
Prestfelde School - - - -
Crowmoor Primary School - - - -
Wilfred Owen School and Severndale Specialist School - - - -
Shrewsbury Academy - - - -
Coleham Primary School - - - -
Sundorne Infant School and Nursery - - - -
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Radio Stations near Shrewsbury

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
HearMe 2010s pop music - MP3
HearMe - 2020s Pop Music 2020s pop music MP3
Sunshine 855 - MP3 128 kbps
Hereme 2000s pop 2000's, pop MP3
Hearme - 80s rock 80d rock, 80’s rock MP3
Wrexham Premier Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Circl8 Radio - MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Shrewsbury

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Battle of Shrewsbury Exhibition
Coleham Pumping Station
Ditherington Flax Mill
Ditton Priors Local History Centre
Much Wenlock Museum
Shrewsbury Museum (The Music Hall)
Soldiers of Shropshire Museum
Soldiers of Shropshire Museum
Sunnycroft
The House on Crutches Museum
Wartime Aircraft Recovery Group Museum
Wroxeter Roman City Museum
Wroxeter Roman Site Museum

Libraries in Shrewsbury

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bayston Hill Library0.0
Bishop's Castle Library0.0
Church Stretton Library0.0
Ellesmere Library0.0
Ellesmere Library0.0
Senior Library0.0
Shrewsbury Library0.0
The Lantern0.0
Wellington Library0.0
Wem Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Shrewsbury

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ellesmere Market Hall
Jubilee Square
Market Annexe
Market Hall
The Square
Wellington Market

Hotels in Shrewsbury

11 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Abbots Mead Hotel
Class Stays
Cromwell's Tap House
Darwin's Town House
Holiday Inn Express
Lion & Pheasant
Premier Inn
Prince Rupert Hotel
St Nicholas
The Lion Hotel
The Shrewsbury Hotel

Restaurants in Shrewsbury

60 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alaturka BBQ
AleoOli y Tu
ASK Italian
Avatar
Bella Napoli
BEVANS
Bobby's
Bombos
Cafe Saffron
Casa Naranjo
Castle Thai
Chaiya
Chambers
Coleham Fish Bar
Côte Brasserie
CSONS
dill
Dough and Oil
ExoPoli
Floro Lounge
Giggling Squid
Henry Tudor House
Hickory's
House of the Rising Sun
Indian Street Food
Istanbul
Itadakizen
Kanu Poke
La Mer Rouge
La Piazzetta
Mandarin
Merlone
Moli Tea House
Morocco House & Tapas Cafe
Nando's
Number Four
Origins Restaurant
Osteria
PizzaExpress
Rhubarb at Drapers Hall
Ribeye
Royal Siam
St Vincent
Sushi Kaji
The Beaten Track
The Beefy Boys
The Bird’s Nest
The Curry House
The Elephant Underground
The Golden Cross
The Masala
The Meatball Shack
The Peach Tree
The Shrewsbury Ark
The View Restaurant at Hencote
The Walrus
Third Place
Tiger Tavern Bar & Grill
Umai
Yak & Yeti

Cafes in Shrewsbury

56 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bear Steps Cafe
Bubble On Cup
Café Connect
Cafe On The Cop
Cafe on the Severn
Caffè Mondi
Caffè Nero
Camellias Tea Rooms
Capers
Coffee Evolution
Coleham Sandwich Bar And Deli
Cooper's Cafe
Costa
Costa
Crafty Cat Tea Lounge
Daily Brews
Deja Brew Coffee House
Eato's
Frankwell Island Bake Shop
Ginger & Co. Coffee
Hopefully Made
House Coffee
In Good Hands
Iron & Fire
Jacqs Deli And Sandwich Bar
Kendal Delights
Massarella's
Oath Coffee
Oh For Goodness Cake
Okra
Orchard Cafe
Outset Coffee
Palmer's of Shrewsbury
Patch's Coffee
Peaberry
Quarry Kitchen
Rashers
Simply Sweet
Sprinters Coffee Bar
Starbucks
Starbucks
Starbucks
Stop
Sydney’s Café
The Condor
The GreenHouse Café
The Groundskeeper
The Honey Pot
The Loft Coffee House & Cakery
The Ploughboy
The River View Cafe
The Shed
The Shrewsbury Coffee House
The Weir Cafe
Turned Wood Café
Village Coffee House

Cinemas in Shrewsbury

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cineworld

Theatres in Shrewsbury

2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Barnes Theatre
Theatre Severn

Monuments in Shrewsbury

6 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Charles Darwin
Clive of India
Lord Hill's Column
Mary Webb
Sabrina, Goddess of the Severn
War Memorial (ft. St Michael)

Castles in Shrewsbury

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Shrewsbury Castle

Clinics in Shrewsbury

6 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mental Health and Well being Services Ltd
Mount McKinley House
Shropshire and Mid Wales Fertility Centre
St Michael's Clinic
The Clinic
William Farr House

Dentists in Shrewsbury

12 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ambleside Dental Practice
Belmont Orthodontic Centre
Emstrey Dental Practice
Greenfields Dental Surgery
Greyfriars Dental Practice
mydentist
New Park House Dental Centre
Shrewsbury Community Dental Care
Shrewsbury Orthodontic Centre
St. John’s Hill Dental Practice
The Smile Centre
Winchester House Dental Practice

Veterinaries in Shrewsbury

3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Abbey Vets
Animal Trust Not for Profit Vets
Copthorne Vets

Train Stations in Shrewsbury

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Shrewsbury

Bus Stations in Shrewsbury

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Shrewsbury Bus Station

Gas Stations in Shrewsbury

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Asda
Esso
Morrisons
Shell
The Mount Service Station

Banks in Shrewsbury

9 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Barclays
Halifax
HSBC UK
Lloyds Bank
Nationwide
NatWest
Principality Building Society
Santander
The West Brom

Shopping Malls in Shrewsbury

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Darwin Shopping Centre

Gyms in Shrewsbury

8 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Anytime Fitness
Bodytech Health Studio
Fit4Purpose
Gymporium
Jenna Blair Yoga
The 1800 Women's Workout Ltd
The Studio
Yogalicious

Golf Courses in Shrewsbury

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Meole Brace Golf Course
Shrewsbury Driving Range

Breweries in Shrewsbury

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Rowton Brewery
Salopian Brewing Company
St. Annes Brewery
Three Tuns Brewery
Three Tuns Brewery
Three Tuns Brewery Sales

Stadiums & Teams in Shrewsbury

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Airports Near Shrewsbury

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Liverpool John Lennon AirportLPLLarge Airport
Manchester AirportMANLarge Airport
Hawarden AirportCEGMedium Airport
RAF Cosford-Medium Airport
RAF Shawbury-Medium Airport
Allensmore Airfield-Small Airport
Arley Airfield-Small Airport
Ash House Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Ashcroft Airfield-Small Airport
Berrow Airstrip-Small Airport
Breidden Airfield-Small Airport
Brine Pits Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Broadmeadow Farm Airstrip-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
Hoe Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Kenyon Hall Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Knoll Airstrip-Small Airport
Lane Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Ledbury Airfield-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
Midland Glider Club-Small Airport
Mill Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Mitton Airstrip-Small Airport
Nantclwyd Airstrip-Small Airport
North Wales Gliding Club-Small Airport
Otherton Airfield-Small Airport
Pear Tree Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Pencraig Airstrip-Small Airport
Peplow Airstrip-Small Airport
Pillows Barn Airstrip-Small Airport
Pound Green Airfield-Small Airport
Rhedyn Coch Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Sandford Hall Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Shrewsbury

8 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Abbey Foregate Post Office
Castlefields Post Office
Copthorne Post Office
Harlescott Grange Post Office
Monkmoor Post Office
Radbrook Green Post Office
Shrewsbury Post Office
Sundorne Avenue Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Shrewsbury

34 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints Church
Belle Vue Methodist Church
Central
Church of St Mary the Virgin
Crowmoor Baptist Church
Elim Church
Emmanuel
Greenfields Church
Holy Trinity with Saint Julian
Holy Trinity, Uffington
Hope Church
Johns Street Church
Old St Chad's
Plymouth Brethren Severn Gospel Hall
Saint Alkmund's Church
Saint Chad's Church
Saint George, Frankwell
Saint Julian's Centre
Seventh Day Adventist Church
Shrewsbury Abbey
Shrewsbury Cathedral
Shrewsbury Christadelphians
Shrewsbury Muslim Centre
Shrewsbury School Chapel
Shrewsbury Unitarian Church
St Peter
St. Giles Church
St. Winefride's RC Church
The Barnabas Centre
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Church of the Holy Spirit, Harlescott
The Salvation Army
The United Reformed Church
Wellspring Apostolic Christian Centre

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UFO Sightings
3
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

Around Shrewsbury

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 30
Hospitals 4
Pharmacies 11
Restaurants 48
Cafes 52
Bars 11
Supermarkets 2
Banks 4
Museums 1
Hotels 1
Libraries 1
Parks 22
Police Stations 2
Fire Stations 1
Places of Worship 8

Things to See Near Shrewsbury

59 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (17)
  • • Bowl Barrow
  • • Callow Hill Camp
  • • Castle Mound
  • • Earl's Hill Camp
  • • Hadnall Moat and Ridge and Furrow
  • + 12 more
🏰 Castles (4)
  • • Cound Hall
  • • Shrewsbury Castle
  • • Sundorne Castle
  • • Wattlesborough Castle
🕳️ Caves (1)
  • • Kynaston's Cave
🖼️ Galleries (3)
  • • Bear Steps Hall Art Gallery
  • • Swan Hill Studios
  • • The Vision Gallery
⛰️ Peaks (16)
  • • Alberbury Hill
  • • Allens Hill
  • • Coton Hill
  • • Earl's Hill
  • • Grinshill
  • + 11 more
🏛️ Ruins (16)
  • • Acton Burnell Castle
  • • Alberbury Castle
  • • Bennett's Hall
  • • East Range
  • • Gatehouse
  • + 11 more
🌄 Viewpoints (2)
  • • Nancy's Seat
  • • Quarry View

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shrewsbury

What is the population of Shrewsbury?

Shrewsbury has a population of 76,782 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 5,234 people per square mile, spread across 14.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.3 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.7% female and 49.4% male.

Is Shrewsbury expensive to live in?

The median household income is $46,979, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $354,828 (26% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,174 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Shrewsbury?

Shrewsbury has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 287 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.2 inches.

How is the job market in Shrewsbury?

Shrewsbury has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $903. There are 133 business establishments in the area, including 48 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Shrewsbury?

The median home value in Shrewsbury is $354,828. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,174. The homeownership rate is 69.5%.

How are the schools in Shrewsbury?

32.5% of adults in Shrewsbury hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 49.9% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Shrewsbury?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Shrewsbury is 3.3% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 1.6% Asian. 97.1% of residents speak only English at home. 5.5% of the population are military veterans. 5.1% of residents have a disability.

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