Living in SY2, Shropshire
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SY2 in Shropshire. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Shropshire: £284,036, up 4.9% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider West Midlands average is £234,731.
What actually sold around SY2
18 recorded home sales on the streets around central SY2 in the last 2 years, with a median of £320,000 and a range from £275,000 to £630,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 BELVIDERE ROAD, SY2 5LR | semi-detached | £340,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 60 PRESTON STREET, SY2 5PL | detached | £630,000 | 2026-02-16 |
| ROSEMOUNT ST GILES ROAD, SY2 6NT | detached | £585,000 | 2025-11-14 |
| 15 WENLOCK ROAD, SY2 6JJ | semi-detached | £452,000 | 2025-10-30 |
| 2 MCGREDY DRIVE, SY2 5NF | detached | £285,000 | 2025-10-03 |
| 11 HIGHFIELDS, SY2 5PQ | detached | £290,000 | 2025-09-23 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
26 schools within 3 miles , of which 70% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coleham Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.8 mi |
| St Giles CofE Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.3 mi |
| Sundorne Infant School and Nursery | Primary | Good | 1.8 mi |
| The Priory School | Secondary | Good | 1.8 mi |
| Meole Brace School | Secondary | Good | 1.9 mi |
| Harlescott Junior School | Primary | Good | 2.0 mi |
15 state primary and 4 state secondary schools within range, plus 4 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
4 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Prestfelde School, Shrewsbury High School, Shrewsbury School, St Winefride's RC Independent School.
All 4 fee-paying schools near SY2, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 29.3% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 16.7% |
| Associate professional and technical | 11.7% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 8.9% |
| Skilled trades | 8.9% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
191 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SY2 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Shropshire's figures.
Common questions about SY2
What is the average house price in SY2?
The average sold price in Shropshire is £284,036 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in SY2?
Prices in Shropshire are up 4.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SY2?
The median of 18 recorded sales around central SY2 in the last 2 years is £320,000, ranging from £275,000 to £630,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SY2?
26 schools sit within 3 miles of central SY2, and 70% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SY2?
191 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SY2 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is SY2 at risk of flooding?
Central SY2 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is SY2 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 70% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £320,000; the area sits in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 191 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SY2 safe?
191 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SY2 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? SY2 or SY99, SY2 or SY1, SY2 or SY3.
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