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SY5

SHREWSBURY

Mid Wales, Wales, England

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SY5 covers SHREWSBURY in Mid Wales, Wales.

Avg price £393,190
1yr change ▼ 3.0%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£393,190

▼ 3.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

37% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

17 schools

Broadband Speed

136 Mbps

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.

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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

£380K £387K £393K £400K £407K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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
0.1 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.

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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

1

Outstanding

3

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 SY5 are 136.0 Mbps, with 90% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 52% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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136.0 Mbps

Avg Download

24.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

69%

Superfast Coverage

34%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

SY

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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Frequently Asked Questions about SY5 SHREWSBURY

What is the average house price in SY5 SHREWSBURY?
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 SHREWSBURY 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 is the population of SY5 SHREWSBURY?
The population of SY5 (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 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 are schools like in SY5 SHREWSBURY?
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.

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