SY7 — CRAVEN ARMS | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in SY7

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SY7 is £384,228, which is 22% above the Mid Wales average of £315,596.

Properties in SY7 cost 33.9% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SY7 have risen 5.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£471,596	216
Semi-detached	£251,360	95
Terraced	£199,998	59
Flat	£185,000	8
All types	£384,228	434

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in SY7

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

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SY7 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in SY7

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SY7 has 10 schools within or near its boundaries, including 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Leintwardine Endowed CE Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Newcastle CofE Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Wistanstow CofE Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
St Mary's CofE Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Clunbury CofE Primary School	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

18,857

Population

Median Age

66%

Owner-Occupied

71%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

66.0%

Private rent

20.0%

Social rent

14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SY7 are 169.0 Mbps, with 95% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 61% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

169.0 Mbps

Avg Download

30.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

68%

Superfast Coverage

37%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SY7 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

SY7 — CRAVEN ARMS

Area Summary

SY7 (CRAVEN ARMS) offers above-average property prices (£384,228, 34% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 10 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (169 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in SY7?

The average house price in SY7 (CRAVEN ARMS) is £384,228, based on 434 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 34% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 5.8% over the past year.

Is SY7 a safe area to live?

Crime in SY7 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 (0.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in SY7?

There are 10 schools in or near SY7. 50% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 5 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in SY7?

Council tax in SY7 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 SY7?

The average broadband download speed in SY7 is 169 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 68% of premises, ultrafast to 37%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in SY7 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 66% of homes in SY7 are owner-occupied. 20% are privately rented and 14% are social housing. The total population is approximately 18,857.