SY3 — SHREWSBURY | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in SY3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SY3 is £356,485, which is 13% above the Mid Wales average of £315,596.

Properties in SY3 cost 24.2% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SY3 have risen 3.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£468,196	624
Semi-detached	£312,198	601
Terraced	£225,551	378
Flat	£175,141	174
All types	£356,485	1816

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in SY3

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

With 30.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SY3 has a crime rate well 62% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in SY3

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SY3 has 13 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Oxon CofE Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Shrewsbury School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Oakwood School	Other	Not inspected	mi
The Priory School	Secondary	Good	mi
Radbrook 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 SY3 are 359.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

359.0 Mbps

Avg Download

65.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

90%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SY3 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

SY3 — SHREWSBURY

Area Summary

SY3 (SHREWSBURY) offers above-average property prices (£356,485, 24% above national average), low crime (62% below national average), 13 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (359 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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SY2

SHREWSBURY

£303K

▲ 3.2% YoY

SY4

SHREWSBURY

£357K

▼ 3.0% YoY

SY5

SHREWSBURY

£393K

▼ 3.0% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in SY3?

The average house price in SY3 (SHREWSBURY) is £356,485, based on 1816 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 24% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 3.8% over the past year.

Is SY3 a safe area to live?

Crime in SY3 is significantly below the national average (30.9 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (12.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (6.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in SY3?

There are 13 schools in or near SY3. 31% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 3 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in SY3?

Council tax in SY3 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 SY3?

The average broadband download speed in SY3 is 359 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 90%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in SY3 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 26% of homes in SY3 are owner-occupied. 15% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 332,455.