Area Guides
A spotlight on Shrewsbury
At #14 in the Rightmove UK Happy at Home Index for 2020, Shrewsbury is known for its vibrant town centre and proximity to the Shropshire countryside.
With an average asking price of £256k, Shrewsbury is also way under the UK average of £324k, so it’s no wonder its residents are some of the happiest in the UK. So why do Shrewsbury locals boast such a fantastic quality of life? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
- Work-life balance has got to be the key to Shrewsbury’s contented inhabitants. High levels of employment combined with access to central green spaces and numerous high street and independent shops, plus fabulous local eateries, means that Shrewsbury offers everything right on your doorstep. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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- It’s bursting with parks and gardens. Shrewsbury has its own 29-acre parkland – the Quarry. Encircled by the River Severn, the Quarry has been an important place to walk, relax, and even do a spot of recreational fishing, since the 16th century. In August it hosts the Shrewsbury Flower Show, when the Quarry comes alive with over 3 million blooms. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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- There is a real sense of community. Shrewsbury is so picturesque that its residents take huge pride in keeping it that way. Not only are its 15th and 16th century buildings beautifully kept, but the town attracts creative and small business owners, making Shrewsbury a wonderful and unique alternative to nearby Manchester. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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- For a small town the restaurants are superb. A huge choice of independent restaurants pack Shrewsbury’s cobbled streets. Check out Casa Naranjo for outstanding and authentic Spanish tapas, or try Ten & Six for Champagne and afternoon tea inspired by Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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As the birthplace of Charles Darwin, perhaps it was inevitable that Shrewsbury would evolve into a town bursting with character. It's enough to make us smile.
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