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Shrewsbury SY11 2 area guide

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Is Shrewsbury SY11 2 a good place to live?

In Shrewsbury (SY11 2), recorded crime is about the national average, homes sell for around £304,374 on average, there are 5 schools in the area (3 of 3 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).

C Safetycrime 1% above average
A Schools100% Good/Outstanding
E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Avg sold price
£304,374
from 147 sales
Population
14,691
Deprivation decile 5/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
269.0
per 1,000 · +1% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
5
3 primary · 1 secondary · 3/3 good+
Broadband
89%
gigabit-ready · 100% superfast
Flood risk
High
0.0% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Shrewsbury SY11 2

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Shrewsbury SY11 2 is rated high. Around 0.0% of properties (1 of 5,558) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1 are at significant risk.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

Annual average (mean) sold price in SY11 2, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (47 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in SY11 2 (May 24–Apr 26, average 57/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 46
One-person households: 34%
Households with children: 25%
Households: 6,374

Owned 63% · Social rent 15% · Private rent 22%

Census 2021 (ONS), for SY11 2.

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Shrewsbury SY11 2: frequently asked questions

Is Shrewsbury SY11 2 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Shrewsbury SY11 2?

Recorded crime in Shrewsbury SY11 2 runs at 269.0 per 1,000 properties, 1% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Shrewsbury SY11 2 safe?

Crime in Shrewsbury SY11 2 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Shrewsbury SY11 2 runs at 269.0 per 1,000 properties, 1% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Shrewsbury SY11 2?

Homes in Shrewsbury SY11 2 sell for around £304,374 on average, based on 147 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Shrewsbury SY11 2 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Shrewsbury SY11 2 is rated high. Around 0.0% of properties (1 of 5,558) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Shrewsbury SY11 2?

There are 5 schools in Shrewsbury SY11 2 (3 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Shrewsbury SY11 2 any good?

Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in Shrewsbury SY11 2, 3 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Shrewsbury SY11 2 a deprived area?

Shrewsbury SY11 2 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).