Bicton, Shrewsbury
| Bicton | |
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 Holy Trinity Church, Bicton
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  Bicton Location within Shropshire
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| Population | 1,092 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | SJ448147 |
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| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | SHREWSBURY |
| Postcode district | SY3 |
| Dialling code | 01743 |
| Police | West Mercia |
| Fire | Shropshire |
| Ambulance | West Midlands |
| UK Parliament | |
Bicton is a village and civil parish in Shropshire, England. According to the 2001 census it had a population of 890, increasing to 1,092 at the 2011 Census.
The village is about three miles north-west of Shrewsbury town centre and includes part of Montford Bridge.
The parish includes the small primary Bicton school.
Notable people
- Sir Richard Jenkins (1785-1853), Chairman of East India Company, MP for Shrewsbury, grew up at Bicton Hall.
- Sam Aiston (born 1976), former professional footballer with Shrewsbury Town, began his teaching career at Bicton Primary School after retiring from play in 2010.
- Colin Bloomfield (1982-2015), radio personality, went to primary school in Bicton.