SY5 — SHREWSBURY | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in SY5

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SY5 is £393,190, which is 25% above the Mid Wales average of £315,596.

Properties in SY5 cost 37.0% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SY5 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	£450,775	410
Semi-detached	£256,913	228
Terraced	£258,808	77
Flat	£130,873	26
All types	£393,190	835

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in SY5

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

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SY5 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

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

Antisocial behaviour

0.2 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 SY5

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SY5 has 17 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Minsterley Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Longnor CofE Primary School	Primary	Outstanding	mi
Pontesbury CofE Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Long Mountain CofE Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement	mi
St Thomas and St Anne 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 SY5 are 136.0 Mbps, with 90% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 52% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

136.0 Mbps

Avg Download

24.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

69%

Superfast Coverage

34%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SY5 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

SY5 — SHREWSBURY

Area Summary

SY5 (SHREWSBURY) offers above-average property prices (£393,190, 37% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 17 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (136 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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SY4

SHREWSBURY

£357K

▼ 3.0% YoY

SY6

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£439K

▼ 11.1% YoY

SY7

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£384K

▲ 5.8% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in SY5?

The average house price in SY5 (SHREWSBURY) is £393,190, based on 835 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 37% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 3.0% over the past year.

Is SY5 a safe area to live?

Crime in SY5 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 (0.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in SY5?

There are 17 schools in or near SY5. 24% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 3 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

What is the council tax in SY5?

Council tax in SY5 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 SY5?

The average broadband download speed in SY5 is 136 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 69% of premises, ultrafast to 34%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in SY5 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 26% of homes in SY5 are owner-occupied. 15% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 332,455.