SY4 — SHREWSBURY | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in SY4

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SY4 is £356,937, which is 13% above the Mid Wales average of £315,596.

Properties in SY4 cost 24.4% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SY4 have fallen 3.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£424,934	602
Semi-detached	£254,875	296
Terraced	£212,254	140
Flat	£155,424	20
All types	£356,937	1141

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in SY4

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

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SY4 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

0.2 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

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in SY4

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SY4 has 22 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Hadnall Church of England Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Myddle CofE Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Newtown CofE Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
St Lucia's CofE Primary School & Nursery	Primary	Good	mi
Baschurch CofE 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 SY4 are 187.0 Mbps, with 98% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 66% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

187.0 Mbps

Avg Download

34.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

77%

Superfast Coverage

44%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SY4 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

SY4 — SHREWSBURY

Area Summary

SY4 (SHREWSBURY) offers above-average property prices (£356,937, 24% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 22 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (187 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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SY3

SHREWSBURY

£356K

▲ 3.8% YoY

SY5

SHREWSBURY

£393K

▼ 3.0% YoY

SY6

CHURCH STRETTON

£439K

▼ 11.1% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in SY4?

The average house price in SY4 (SHREWSBURY) is £356,937, based on 1141 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 24% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 3.0% over the past year.

Is SY4 a safe area to live?

Crime in SY4 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 (0.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in SY4?

There are 22 schools in or near SY4. 18% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

What is the council tax in SY4?

Council tax in SY4 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 SY4?

The average broadband download speed in SY4 is 187 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 77% of premises, ultrafast to 44%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in SY4 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 26% of homes in SY4 are owner-occupied. 15% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 332,455.