Among its many credentials, Shropshire can claim the birthplace of both the Industrial Revolution and Charles Darwin. It’s home to a UNESCO World Heritage Site – the Ironbridge Gorge – and almost a quarter of the county is designated as a National Landscape. Little wonder then that ABTA recently put Shropshire on the map of go-to destinations alongside countries such as Mauritius, Aruba and Vietnam, and regions such as Saxony and Tyrol.

From the heights of the Shropshire Hills and far-reaching farmland to picture-book towns and villages and its distinct landscape, the landlocked West Midlands county offers a wealth of choice, a fascinating heritage and a lot to admire.

Countryside and town

Homes range from rural cottages and country houses to farms and gracious townhouses in areas which are amongst the most picturesque in the country. This includes the distinctive town of Shrewsbury with its medieval architecture; Ludlow, with its impressive half-timbered and red brick buildings, and its 14^th century church built from local sandstone; and Church Stretton, also known as little Switzerland and one of only two towns in the beautiful Shropshire Hills.

Unlike most UK counties, Shropshire doesn’t contain a single city which only adds to its unique charm and perhaps explains why ABTA has chosen it as the only place in the UK on its map of go-to destinations.

The county town of Shrewsbury

Those looking for a more vibrant way of life will often be found in the characterful county town of Shrewsbury which sits inside a loop of the River Severn. The town’s fierce sense of individuality and cultural scene, including the Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery and popular market, make it a sought-after place to visit, work and live. Known for its Tudor buildings, narrow streets and boasting the reputed longest uninterrupted row of independent businesses in the UK, the historic town centre has always drawn in visitors. But, that appeal broadens further for those looking to buy in the area, with the town’s highly regarded schools, including Shrewsbury School and Shrewsbury High School GDST to name just two, and ease of access to the countryside being just some of the pull factors.

House prices in Shropshire

The relative value for money on offer in Shropshire is often surprising to those from outside the area. The average second hand sale price of a home in Shropshire is around £280,000, while detached houses cost an average of £407,000 and those with large gardens and parking and in the market town of Shrewsbury will command a greater premium.

Shropshire is one of England's most rural and sparsely populated counties, with a population density of 370 people per square mile. Popular with professionals, families and downsizers alike, it is easy to see why visitors fall in love with this rural gem.

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Further information

Contact Peter Daborn or Beccy Theodore-Jones