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About Bowbrook
Bowbrook is a small settlement located in Shropshire, England, within the SY3 postcode area. It lies in a rural part of the county, surrounded by open countryside and agricultural land. The area is characterised by its quiet, peaceful environment and traditional English landscape. While it is not a large village, Bowbrook has a modest community with a few residential properties and a mix of farmland and woodland nearby. The local area offers access to walking trails and scenic views, typical of the Shropshire countryside. Its proximity to larger towns provides residents with convenient access to amenities while maintaining a tranquil, countryside lifestyle.
School Ratings in Bowbrook
Families in Bowbrook have access to 49 local schools. Oxon CofE Primary School and Coleham Primary School are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 6 schools hold a Good rating.
House Prices in Bowbrook
Homes sell for an average of £329K locally. Most of the housing is made up of detached homes, averaging £427K.
Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Bowbrook
Crime in the area is broadly in line with the national average. Shoplifting is the leading concern across Bowbrook, with 33 incidents recorded in April 2026.
Deprivation and Employment in Bowbrook
The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Bowbrook among the least deprived neighbourhoods in England. Employment rates locally are in line with what is seen across England. Residents in the area generally earn above the national average.
Healthcare in Bowbrook
There are 17 GP surgeries within three miles of Bowbrook, the nearest being Mytton Oak Medical Pract. (0.4 miles away).
Local Data for Bowbrook
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Property Prices 5,444 sales
Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools
Ofsted ratings for schools in the SY3 postcode area.
Household Income in Bowbrook ONS 2023
The average total household income in Bowbrook is approximately £57,961 a year before tax, 5% above the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £41,389. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.
Net (after tax) household income averages £41,389.
Businesses in Bowbrook ONS 2025
There are approximately 1,220 active businesses based in Bowbrook, around 34 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 89% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 27 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.
Deprivation and Employment in Bowbrook IMD 2025
According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Bowbrook experiences very low levels of deprivation. The local economy supports strong employment and incomes are above the national average. Access to services, education and healthcare in the area is generally good.
Crime in Bowbrook 277 crimes · April 2026
Crime in Bowbrook is around the national average, with violence & sexual offences representing the most common offence type. These figures are characteristic of a town with an active centre and diverse population, and are neither unusually high nor particularly low.
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.
Nearest Train Stations 2 stations
Location
Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found
Local Government
Home Ownership in Bowbrook
Of the 15,675 households in and around Bowbrook, 72% are owned, 10% are socially rented and 18% are privately rented. Home ownership here is higher than the England and Wales average of 63%.
Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Bowbrook.