Shrewsbury SY21 area guide
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Is Shrewsbury SY21 a good place to live?
In Shrewsbury (SY21), recorded crime is 23% below the national average, homes sell for around £324,643 on average, there are 12 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
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
£324,643
Population
3,867
Recorded crime
175.7
Schools
12
Broadband
62%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Shrewsbury SY21
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Shrewsbury SY21 is rated high. Around 14.7% of properties (70 of 475) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 63 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 SY21, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (34 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 SY21 (May 24–Apr 26, average 72/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 50
- One-person households
- 29%
- Households with children
- 23%
- Households
- 12,718
Owned 69% · Social rent 12% · Private rent 19%
Census 2021 (ONS), for SY21.
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Shrewsbury SY21: frequently asked questions
Is Shrewsbury SY21 a good place to live?
In Shrewsbury (SY21), recorded crime is 23% below the national average, homes sell for around £324,643 on average, there are 12 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Shrewsbury SY21?
Recorded crime in Shrewsbury SY21 runs at 175.7 per 1,000 properties, 23% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Shrewsbury SY21 safe?
Crime in Shrewsbury SY21 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Shrewsbury SY21 runs at 175.7 per 1,000 properties, 23% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Shrewsbury SY21?
Homes in Shrewsbury SY21 sell for around £324,643 on average, based on 221 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Shrewsbury SY21 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Shrewsbury SY21 is rated high. Around 14.7% of properties (70 of 475) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 63 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Shrewsbury SY21?
There are 12 schools in Shrewsbury SY21 (0 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Shrewsbury SY21 a deprived area?
Shrewsbury SY21 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).