Mardol
Shropshire, England
Reality check: Despite being classified as residential, this area has a busy, transport-oriented character. Best suited to young professionals who tolerate urban intensity.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
Safety score of 15 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 60).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £275,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (70) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 30 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
High transport (70) and access (75) with poor environment (35). This area functions more as a transport and commercial zone than a residential neighbourhood.
How Life Works Here
Mardol is located in Shropshire, near Shrewsbury. Crime is a significant concern, with 839 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 439 violent offences were recorded (52% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 7 facilities within walking distance, including restaurant (4), cafe (1), and fitness_centre (1). The closest is Sprinters Coffee Bar (cafe, 8m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 273m away. The median property price is £275,000, though prices have fallen 62% over five years. Based on 26 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 2 schools within 2 km. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 51 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 7% within its district. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Other | Freehold | Market: warm
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Mardol, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Anytime Fitness 202m · 2 min walk
- Yogalicious 218m · 3 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Mardol Quay Gardens 123m · 2 min walk
- The Quarry 370m · 5 min walk
- Poplar Island Countryside Site 617m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- Coleham Primary School 799m · 10 min walk
- St George's Junior School 1218m · 15 min walk
- Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery 1655m · 21 min walk
- The Martin Wilson School 1655m · 21 min walk
- The Priory School 1669m · 21 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Claremont Street — Shropshire52
- St Mary's Place — Shropshire50
- Mardol Head — Shropshire50
- Wyle Cop — Shropshire46
- Seventy Steps — Shropshire52
Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.
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