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SY24

BOW STREET

Mid Wales, Wales, England

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SY24 is the postcode district for BOW STREET, located in Mid Wales, Wales.

Avg price £240,415
1yr change ▼ 1.1%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£240,415

▼ 1.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

16% below national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

3 schools

Broadband Speed

211 Mbps

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.

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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

£221K £228K £236K £243K £250K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

0

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

72,599

Population

67

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.

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211.0 Mbps

Avg Download

38.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

93%

Superfast Coverage

46%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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 about SY24 BOW STREET

What is the average house price in SY24 BOW STREET?
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 BOW STREET 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 is the population of SY24 BOW STREET?
The population of SY24 (BOW STREET) is approximately 72,599 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 66% of homes are owner-occupied, 20% are privately rented, and 14% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in SY24 BOW STREET?
There are 3 schools in or near SY24. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

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