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Shrewsbury SY2 5 area guide

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Is Shrewsbury SY2 5 a good place to live?

In Shrewsbury (SY2 5), recorded crime is 56% below the national average, homes sell for around £311,053 on average, there are 6 schools in the area (1 of 2 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).

A Safetycrime 56% below average
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
£311,053
from 214 sales
Population
14,412
Deprivation decile 5/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
118.5
per 1,000 · -56% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
6
4 primary · 1 secondary · 1/2 good+
Broadband
99%
gigabit-ready · 100% superfast
Flood risk
High
1.2% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Shrewsbury SY2 5

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Shrewsbury SY2 5 is rated high. Around 1.2% of properties (75 of 6,148) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 2 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 SY2 5, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (40 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 SY2 5 (May 24–Apr 26, average 53/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 46
One-person households: 35%
Households with children: 24%
Households: 6,486

Owned 65% · Social rent 19% · Private rent 15%

Census 2021 (ONS), for SY2 5.

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Shrewsbury SY2 5: frequently asked questions

Is Shrewsbury SY2 5 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Shrewsbury SY2 5?

Recorded crime in Shrewsbury SY2 5 runs at 118.5 per 1,000 properties, 56% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Shrewsbury SY2 5 safe?

Crime in Shrewsbury SY2 5 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Shrewsbury SY2 5 runs at 118.5 per 1,000 properties, 56% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Shrewsbury SY2 5?

Homes in Shrewsbury SY2 5 sell for around £311,053 on average, based on 214 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Shrewsbury SY2 5 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Shrewsbury SY2 5 is rated high. Around 1.2% of properties (75 of 6,148) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 2 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Shrewsbury SY2 5?

There are 6 schools in Shrewsbury SY2 5 (4 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Shrewsbury SY2 5 any good?

Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Shrewsbury SY2 5, 1 (50%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Shrewsbury SY2 5 a deprived area?

Shrewsbury SY2 5 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).