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SY4

SHREWSBURY

Mid Wales, Wales, England

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SY4 encompasses SHREWSBURY and its surrounding areas in Mid Wales, Wales.

Avg price £356,937
1yr change ▼ 3.0%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£356,937

▼ 3.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

24% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

22 schools

Broadband Speed

187 Mbps

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.

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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

£348K £352K £355K £359K £362K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

4

Good

2

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

332,455

Population

67

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.

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187.0 Mbps

Avg Download

34.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

77%

Superfast Coverage

44%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

SY

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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Frequently Asked Questions about SY4 SHREWSBURY

What is the average house price in SY4 SHREWSBURY?
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 SHREWSBURY 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 is the population of SY4 SHREWSBURY?
The population of SY4 (SHREWSBURY) is approximately 332,455 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 26% of homes are owner-occupied, 15% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in SY4 SHREWSBURY?
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.

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