Harlescott

Harlescott (/hɑːrlskɒt/ HARL-scott, locally also /hɒlskət/ HOLS-kət) is a suburb of the town of Shrewsbury, county town of Shropshire. It is one of the most industrial parts of the town, and is the 5th most deprived ward in non-metropolitan Shropshire Neighbouring suburbs include Sundorne to the east and Ditherington to the south. Note that many locals, particularly those born before about 1985, use the term "Harlescott" to refer to a wider area than the council ward, including much of what is officially "Sundorne" (to the east of Whitechurch and Battlefield Roads) and also much of the Heathgates and Mount Pleasant areas (sometimes called "Heath Farm").

Harlescott
Our Lady of Pity Roman Catholic Church
Harlescott
Location within Shropshire
Population5,060 (2011.Ward)
OS grid referenceSJ513156
Unitary authority
  • Shropshire
Ceremonial county
  • Shropshire
Region
  • West Midlands
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townShrewsbury
Postcode districtSY1
Dialling code01743
PoliceWest Mercia
FireShropshire
AmbulanceWest Midlands
UK Parliament
  • Shrewsbury and Atcham
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