SY2 — SHREWSBURY | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in SY2

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SY2 is £302,880, broadly in line with the Mid Wales average of £315,596.

Properties in SY2 cost 5.5% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SY2 have risen 3.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£378,266	435
Semi-detached	£266,661	394
Terraced	£267,047	247
Flat	£183,864	124
All types	£302,880	1253

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in SY2

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

With 49.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SY2 has a crime rate well 39% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in SY2

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SY2 has 8 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Belvidere Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
St Giles CofE Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Prestfelde School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Severndale Specialist Academy	Other	Not inspected	mi
Wilfred Owen 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 SY2 are 386.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

386.0 Mbps

Avg Download

69.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

100%

Superfast Coverage

96%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SY2 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

SY2 — SHREWSBURY

Area Summary

SY2 (SHREWSBURY) offers property prices near the national average (£302,880), low crime (39% below national average), 8 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (386 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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SY1

SHREWSBURY

£265K

▼ 15.1% YoY

SY3

SHREWSBURY

£356K

▲ 3.8% YoY

SY4

SHREWSBURY

£357K

▼ 3.0% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in SY2?

The average house price in SY2 (SHREWSBURY) is £302,880, based on 1253 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 6% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 3.2% over the past year.

Is SY2 a safe area to live?

Crime in SY2 is significantly below the national average (49.8 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (21.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (8.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in SY2?

There are 8 schools in or near SY2. 13% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in SY2?

Council tax in SY2 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 SY2?

The average broadband download speed in SY2 is 386 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises, ultrafast to 96%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in SY2 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 26% of homes in SY2 are owner-occupied. 15% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 332,455.