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Shrewsbury SY4 5 area guide

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Is Shrewsbury SY4 5 a good place to live?

In Shrewsbury (SY4 5), recorded crime is 67% below the national average, homes sell for around £309,462 on average, there are 5 schools in the area (2 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).

A Safetycrime 67% below average
C Schools67% 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
£309,462
from 139 sales
Population
19,213
Deprivation decile 5/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
88.8
per 1,000 · -67% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
5
2 primary · 1 secondary · 2/3 good+
Broadband
68%
gigabit-ready · 83% superfast
Flood risk
High
0.5% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Shrewsbury SY4 5

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Shrewsbury SY4 5 is rated high. Around 0.5% of properties (32 of 6,482) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 13 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 SY4 5, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (31 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 SY4 5 (May 24–Apr 26, average 35/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 49
One-person households: 26%
Households with children: 25%
Households: 7,938

Owned 73% · Social rent 10% · Private rent 16%

Census 2021 (ONS), for SY4 5.

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Shrewsbury SY4 5: frequently asked questions

Is Shrewsbury SY4 5 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Shrewsbury SY4 5?

Recorded crime in Shrewsbury SY4 5 runs at 88.8 per 1,000 properties, 67% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Shrewsbury SY4 5 safe?

Crime in Shrewsbury SY4 5 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Shrewsbury SY4 5 runs at 88.8 per 1,000 properties, 67% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Shrewsbury SY4 5?

Homes in Shrewsbury SY4 5 sell for around £309,462 on average, based on 139 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Shrewsbury SY4 5 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Shrewsbury SY4 5 is rated high. Around 0.5% of properties (32 of 6,482) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 13 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Shrewsbury SY4 5?

There are 5 schools in Shrewsbury SY4 5 (2 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Shrewsbury SY4 5 any good?

Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in Shrewsbury SY4 5, 2 (67%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Shrewsbury SY4 5 a deprived area?

Shrewsbury SY4 5 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).