Shrewsbury SY9 area guide
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Is Shrewsbury SY9 a good place to live?
In Shrewsbury (SY9), recorded crime is 81% below the national average, homes sell for around £297,603 on average, there are 4 schools in the area (1 of 1 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 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- A Safetycrime 81% 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
£297,603
Population
8,908
Recorded crime
43.8
Schools
4
Broadband
23%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Shrewsbury SY9
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Shrewsbury SY9 is rated high. Around 1.3% of properties (38 of 2,825) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 20 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 sold price in SY9, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (6 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in SY9 (May 24–Apr 26, average 10/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 56
- One-person households
- 29%
- Households with children
- 19%
- Households
- 4,775
Owned 72% · Social rent 9% · Private rent 18%
Census 2021 (ONS), for SY9.
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Shrewsbury SY9: frequently asked questions
Is Shrewsbury SY9 a good place to live?
In Shrewsbury (SY9), recorded crime is 81% below the national average, homes sell for around £297,603 on average, there are 4 schools in the area (1 of 1 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 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Shrewsbury SY9?
Recorded crime in Shrewsbury SY9 runs at 43.8 per 1,000 properties, 81% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Shrewsbury SY9 safe?
Crime in Shrewsbury SY9 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Shrewsbury SY9 runs at 43.8 per 1,000 properties, 81% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Shrewsbury SY9?
Homes in Shrewsbury SY9 sell for around £297,603 on average, based on 48 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Shrewsbury SY9 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Shrewsbury SY9 is rated high. Around 1.3% of properties (38 of 2,825) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 20 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Shrewsbury SY9?
There are 4 schools in Shrewsbury SY9 (3 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Shrewsbury SY9 any good?
Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Shrewsbury SY9, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Shrewsbury SY9 a deprived area?
Shrewsbury SY9 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).