Living in SY3, Shropshire
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SY3 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).
What actually sold around SY3
122 recorded home sales on the streets around central SY3 in the last 2 years, with a median of £340,000 and a range from £75,500 to £2,000,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 LADY HERBERT WAY, SY3 9DY | terraced | £602,000 | 2026-06-01 |
| 7 GRANGEFIELDS ROAD, SY3 9DD | semi-detached | £405,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 6 KEMBLE DRIVE, SY3 6AG | semi-detached | £235,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 8 PERIVALE CLOSE, SY3 6DH | detached | £412,500 | 2026-05-11 |
| 18 SIX ACRES, SY3 6AF | semi-detached | £275,000 | 2026-05-11 |
| 7 TORRIN DRIVE, SY3 6AW | terraced | £223,000 | 2026-05-01 |
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
21 schools within 3 miles , of which 83% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coleham Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.1 mi |
| The Priory School | Secondary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Meole Brace School | Secondary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| St George's Junior School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Grange Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.9 mi |
| The Martin Wilson School | Primary | Requires improvement | 2.0 mi |
13 state primary and 2 state secondary schools within range, plus 3 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
3 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Shrewsbury High School, Shrewsbury School, St Winefride's RC Independent School.
All 3 fee-paying schools near SY3, 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 | 24.8% |
| Associate professional and technical | 11.1% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 10.7% |
| Skilled trades | 10.6% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 10.3% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
119 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SY3 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 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Shropshire's figures.
Common questions about SY3
What is the average house price in SY3?
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 SY3?
Prices in Shropshire are up 4.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SY3?
The median of 122 recorded sales around central SY3 in the last 2 years is £340,000, ranging from £75,500 to £2,000,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SY3?
21 schools sit within 3 miles of central SY3, and 83% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SY3?
119 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SY3 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is SY3 at risk of flooding?
Central SY3 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 SY3 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 83% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £340,000; the area sits in decile 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 119 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SY3 safe?
119 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SY3 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? SY3 or SY99, SY3 or SY2, SY3 or SY1.
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