Living in SY5, Shropshire
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SY5 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 SY5
6 recorded home sales on the streets around central SY5 in the last 2 years, with a median of £340,000 and a range from £139,000 to £435,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| YEW TREE COTTAGE RANTIPOL LANE, SY5 0XN | detached | £365,000 | 2025-11-12 |
| GARAGON, SY5 8EX | detached | £435,000 | 2025-10-21 |
| BULENDA PLEALEY LANE, SY5 8ET | semi-detached | £250,000 | 2025-09-10 |
| 1 LONGMYND VIEW, SY5 8EU | semi-detached | £340,000 | 2025-08-27 |
| 2 LITTLE BARNYARD, SY5 8BT | flat-maisonette | £207,000 | 2025-01-24 |
| 1 LAYMYND COURT, SY5 8EX | semi-detached | £139,000 | 2024-09-06 |
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
3 schools within 3 miles , of which 0% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longden CofE Primary School | Primary | Requires improvement | 0.1 mi |
| St Thomas and St Anne CofE Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 2.0 mi |
| The Fitzroy Academy | Not rated | 2.5 mi |
2 state primary and 0 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
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 | 22.9% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 17.8% |
| Skilled trades | 15.1% |
| Associate professional and technical | 14.0% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 8.7% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
3 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SY5 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 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Shropshire's figures.
Common questions about SY5
What is the average house price in SY5?
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 SY5?
Prices in Shropshire are up 4.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SY5?
The median of 6 recorded sales around central SY5 in the last 2 years is £340,000, ranging from £139,000 to £435,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SY5?
3 schools sit within 3 miles of central SY5, and 0% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SY5?
3 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SY5 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is SY5 at risk of flooding?
Central SY5 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 SY5 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 0% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £340,000; the area sits in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 3 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SY5 safe?
3 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SY5 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? SY5 or SY3, SY5 or SY99, SY5 or SY2.
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