SY1 — SHREWSBURY | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in SY1

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SY1 is £265,371, which is 16% below the Mid Wales average of £315,596.

Properties in SY1 cost 7.5% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SY1 have fallen 15.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£343,474	125
Semi-detached	£229,320	400
Terraced	£221,756	416
Flat	£189,200	185
All types	£265,371	1214

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in SY1

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 57.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SY1 has a crime rate well 30% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

22.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

1.6 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

1.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

11.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

7.9 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in SY1

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SY1 has 14 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
St Winefride's RC Independent School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Shrewsbury High School GDST	Other	Not inspected	mi
Shrewsbury College	Post-16	Not inspected	mi
Tuition, Medical and Behaviour Support Service	Other	Not inspected	mi
Greenfields Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

332,455

Population

Median Age

26%

Owner-Occupied

71%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

26.0%

Private rent

15.0%

Social rent

13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SY1 are 325.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

325.0 Mbps

Avg Download

59.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

94%

Superfast Coverage

84%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SY1 is collected by Shrewsbury Council. The Band D rate is £2,370/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

SY1 — SHREWSBURY

Area Summary

SY1 (SHREWSBURY) offers property prices near the national average (£265,371), low crime (30% below national average), 14 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (325 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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SY2

SHREWSBURY

£303K

▲ 3.2% YoY

SY3

SHREWSBURY

£356K

▲ 3.8% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in SY1?

The average house price in SY1 (SHREWSBURY) is £265,371, based on 1214 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 8% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 15.1% over the past year.

Is SY1 a safe area to live?

Crime in SY1 is significantly below the national average (57.1 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (22.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (11.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in SY1?

There are 14 schools in or near SY1. 21% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

What is the council tax in SY1?

Council tax in SY1 is collected by Shrewsbury Council. The Band D rate is £2,370 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in SY1?

The average broadband download speed in SY1 is 325 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 94% of premises, ultrafast to 84%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in SY1 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 26% of homes in SY1 are owner-occupied. 15% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 332,455.