New homes in Shifnal

Located in the east of Shropshire, Shifnal is a West Midlands market town on the outskirts of Telford. Less than 18 miles from Shrewsbury and even closer to Wolverhampton, new homes in Shifnal are only half an hour’s drive from Birmingham and Walsall. 

From trips to the historic Haughton Hall on the edge of town, to walks around ancient lake White Sitch and visits to the Royal Air Force Museum in Cosford, there’s plenty to keep you busy in the area. So don’t wait around, use the links below to browse our latest developments near Shifnal.

Living in Shifnal

A small town with big potential, buying a new home in Shifnal can suit all kinds of lifestyles. Whether you’re more interested in the local schools, transport connections or visitor attractions, don’t miss our offers like the Part Exchange scheme, which are designed to help get you moving. With this particular program, we could buy your existing home off you if you have one to sell. This means you can sit back and relax through your moving process, rather than worrying about finding a reliable buyer. 

Things to see and do in Shifnal

Haughton Hall is one of the town’s most notable attractions, and this historic country house is today home to a hotel and leisure club. With a local golf course, fishing lakes and lots of walks along the area’s rivers and brooks, Shifnal’s markets are also great for picking up fresh and locally grown produce. 

There are plenty of things to see and do on the outskirts of town, including the ruins of the 12th-century Lilleshall Abbey, St Bartholomew’s Church and the National Cold War Exhibition. From Maws Craft Centre to Jackfield Tile Museum and much more to enjoy in neighbouring Telford, Shifnal is also close to the Shropshire Hills for when you’re heading out on weekend walks. 

Education

This is a popular place to live for families, with a number of excellent schools to choose between. Shifnal Primary and St Andrew’s CofE Primary are both rated as good by Ofsted and close to the town centre, while the same applies to Captain Webb Primary a few miles west in Doseley. Idsall School is the town’s main secondary school. This is also classed as good by the education board, while Thomas Telford School is outstanding and has a large catchment area which stretches to Shifnal. 

Transport links in Shifnal

The M54 motorway passes just north of Shifnal, providing the town with quick and easy access to Telford less than 10 minutes away. You can continue on for another quarter of an hour to reach Shrewsbury, while it’s a similar journey to Wolverhampton in the opposite direction. Meanwhile, Birmingham is only half an hour away in the car or 40 minutes on the train. 

The Shifnal property market

The local market is strong, but as Shifnal is a relatively small town, housing stock can be low in this area. If you want to buy a new home in the area, you could choose to do so in Doseley a few miles away, where you’ll find our collection of 4 bedroom houses for sale along St Lukes Road.