Living in SY8, Shropshire
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SY8 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 SY8
83 recorded home sales on the streets around central SY8 in the last 2 years, with a median of £270,000 and a range from £84,950 to £790,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 TOLL GATE ROAD, SY8 1TQ | terraced | £185,000 | 2026-06-09 |
| 9 JAMES CLOSE, SY8 1UH | terraced | £240,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 39 NORMANDIE CLOSE, SY8 1UJ | detached | £275,000 | 2026-05-05 |
| 24 NORMANDIE CLOSE, SY8 1UJ | detached | £310,000 | 2026-05-01 |
| 3 JAMES CLOSE, SY8 1UH | semi-detached | £230,000 | 2026-04-23 |
| 8 FOLDGATE VIEW, SY8 1NB | detached | £345,000 | 2026-03-27 |
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
6 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ludlow Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| St Laurence CofE Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Ludlow Church of England School | Secondary | Not rated | 1.7 mi |
| Bishop Hooper Church of England Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 2.1 mi |
| Moor Park School | Primary | Not rated | 2.5 mi |
| Overton School | Not rated | 1.9 mi |
3 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, plus 1 fee-paying school.
Private schools
1 fee-paying school within 3 miles: Moor Park School.
All 1 fee-paying schools near SY8, 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 |
|---|---|
| Skilled trades | 17.9% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 12.3% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 11.4% |
| Professional occupations | 11.0% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 10.2% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
49 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SY8 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 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Shropshire's figures.
Common questions about SY8
What is the average house price in SY8?
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 SY8?
Prices in Shropshire are up 4.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SY8?
The median of 83 recorded sales around central SY8 in the last 2 years is £270,000, ranging from £84,950 to £790,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SY8?
6 schools sit within 3 miles of central SY8, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SY8?
49 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SY8 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is SY8 at risk of flooding?
Central SY8 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 SY8 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £270,000; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 49 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SY8 safe?
49 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SY8 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? SY8 or WR15, SY8 or SY7, SY8 or DY14.
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