SY24 — BOW STREET | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in SY24

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SY24 is £240,415, which is 24% below the Mid Wales average of £315,596.

Properties in SY24 cost 16.2% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SY24 have fallen 1.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£310,399	67
Semi-detached	£215,325	46
Terraced	£187,603	43
Flat	£122,125	8
All types	£240,415	175

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in SY24

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

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SY24 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in SY24

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SY24 has 3 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Ysgol Rhydypennau	Other	Not inspected	mi
Ysgol Tal-y-bont	Other	Not inspected	mi
Ysgol Craig Yr Wylfa	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

72,599

Population

Median Age

66%

Owner-Occupied

71%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

66.0%

Private rent

20.0%

Social rent

14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SY24 are 211.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 73% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

211.0 Mbps

Avg Download

38.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

93%

Superfast Coverage

46%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SY24 is collected by Shrewsbury Council. The Band D rate is £1,623/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

SY24 — BOW STREET

Area Summary

SY24 (BOW STREET) offers affordable property prices (£240,415, 16% below national average), low crime (94% below national average), 3 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (211 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in SY24?

The average house price in SY24 (BOW STREET) is £240,415, based on 175 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 16% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 1.1% over the past year.

Is SY24 a safe area to live?

Crime in SY24 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in SY24?

There are 3 schools in or near SY24. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in SY24?

Council tax in SY24 is collected by Shrewsbury Council. The Band D rate is £1,623 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in SY24?

The average broadband download speed in SY24 is 211 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 93% of premises, ultrafast to 46%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in SY24 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 66% of homes in SY24 are owner-occupied. 20% are privately rented and 14% are social housing. The total population is approximately 72,599.