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SY1

SHREWSBURY

Mid Wales, Wales, England

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SY1 encompasses SHREWSBURY and its surrounding areas in Mid Wales, Wales.

Avg price £265,371
1yr change ▼ 15.1%
Crime 30% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£265,371

▼ 15.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

8% below national avg

Crime Rate

57.1/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

30% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

14 schools

Broadband Speed

325 Mbps

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.

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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

£249K £260K £271K £282K £293K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

3

Good

2

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

332,455

Population

67

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.

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325.0 Mbps

Avg Download

59.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

94%

Superfast Coverage

84%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about SY1 SHREWSBURY

What is the average house price in SY1 SHREWSBURY?
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 SHREWSBURY 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 is the population of SY1 SHREWSBURY?
The population of SY1 (SHREWSBURY) is approximately 332,455 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 26% of homes are owner-occupied, 15% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in SY1 SHREWSBURY?
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.

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