October 30, 2025

Your Guide To Life In Shropshire

Shropshire is a ceremonial county situated in the West Midlands with several towns, including Shrewsbury, Telford and more historical towns such as Bridgnorth, Market Drayton and Ludlow. If you’re scoping out new homes in Shropshire, you might be looking in areas like Telford, which offer a good mix of traditional properties and modern housing developments. No matter what type of property you’re searching for, our guide will help you to envision what life is really like in one of the largest inland counties in the UK.

Things to do in Shropshire

If you’re looking to move to Shropshire or any of its surrounding areas, you’re in luck! This beautiful area of the country is full of activity, adventure and history. Believe us when we say you’ll never be stuck for things to do or days out to plan. See a detailed breakdown below of things you can do and see in Shropshire:

Top towns to visit:

Shrewsbury – Shropshire’s county town, situated in western England
Telford – Town in the Telford and Wrekin Borough of Shropshire
The Ironbridge Gorge – World Heritage Site featuring the world’s first iron bridge
Ludlow – Market Town and Civil Parish, 28 miles away from Shrewsbury

Must-do tours:

A self-guided audio tour of Shrewsbury and the Origins of Charles Darwin (English naturalist famous for his participation in evolutionary biology)
Shrewsbury Prison Guided Tour – an ex-prison with years of history behind it (you can also do an escape room here if that’s up your street!)
Take a self-guided tour of Ludlow – wander around historical sites and try out the local food (Ludlow is known as the slow food capital of England due to its bustling hospitality locale and diverse cuisine)

Best activities/days out:

Axe throwing at the Axe Factor in Shrewsbury – one for the thrill seekers!
A day out to Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World in Telford – the ideal family day out
The British Ironwork Centre in Oswestry – a metal sculpture park with plenty to see

How will I get around Shropshire?

Now you might be wondering how you will get to all these wonderful places we’ve listed above. To give you an idea of how to travel around Shropshire, below we share plenty of nearby train stations, bus routes and motorway connections:

Train stations in Shropshire:

Shrewsbury train station
Telford Central train station
Prees train station
Ludlow train station
Bridgnorth train station
Church Stretton train station

Bus routes in Shropshire:

436 from Shrewsbury to Bridgnorth
435 from Shrewsbury to Ludlow
64 from Shrewsbury to Market Drayton
X5 from Oswestry to Shrewsbury
11 Gains Park to Shrewsbury
Ironbridge Park & Ride TF4 3XH

Motorway connections in Shropshire:

M54 – runs through the Eastern part of Shropshire, providing links to Telford and Wolverhampton in particular.
A5 – this is a continued route of the M54, which you can use to travel into the rest of Shropshire to main towns like Shrewsbury.

Schooling in Shropshire

Shropshire is the second largest inland county after Wiltshire, covering approximately 1,346 square miles, so it is undoubtedly going to house a lot of different schools. Here we list some of the best ones below:

Primary schools (ranked the best in Shropshire by The Telegraph’s new league table):

St Lucia’s Church Of England Primary School & Nursery – Shrewsbury
Wilfred Owen Primary School – Shrewsbury
Rushbury Church Of England Primary School – Rushbury
Corvedale Church Of England Primary School – Diddlebury
Stottesdon CofE Primary School – Stottesdon
Longlands Primary School – Market Drayton

Secondary schools:

Belvidere School – Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury Academy – Shrewsbury
Bridgnorth Endowed School – Bridgnorth
The Grove School – Market Drayton
Holy Trinity Academy – Telford
Ludlow Church Of England School – Ludlow

Colleges / further education:

Shrewsbury College – Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury Sixth Form College – Shrewsbury
Ludlow College – Ludlow
Walford & North Shropshire College – two campuses located in both Walford and Oswestry

Houses for sale in Shropshire – Prices & Property Types

The housing market in Shropshire is notably large due to the size of the county as a whole, and as of July 2025, the average price for a house in this general area was £282,000. This is up 6.3% from July 2024, when the average price for a house in Shropshire was £265,000. See below a breakdown of the average prices in 2024/2025 for each property type available to buyers in this area:

Flats – £140,000
Terrace houses – £210,000
Semi-detached homes – £263,000
Fully detached properties – £424,000

What about new builds in Shropshire?

Prices for new builds in Shropshire will vary because brand new properties tend to be priced higher than resale properties. They are generally sought after due to their lower maintenance costs and initial warranty period. Our new build properties at County Town Homes are all backed by leading accredited warranty providers offering a 10-year structural warranty to ensure peace of mind for you and your new home. Our new homes for sale in Staffordshire start as low as £227,950 and range up to £492,250 for a 4-bedroom detached property.

You can read our guide on the main differences between new builds and resale properties to discover the best option for you. For those still unsure about what property type to go for, see our detailed breakdown of different types of houses in the UK and the benefits and considerations of each one.

Finding your dream home near Shropshire

Now you’ve got the low-down on life in Shropshire, the only thing left to do is pick your desired area and find your dream home. Discover our selection of new build properties in South Staffordshire! You can view all plots and floor plans on our online listings. If you have any queries, please get in touch with a member of the team.

Disclaimer: these guides are for information only and may be subject to change.