Is SY5 0AG a safe place to live?

Yes, SY5 0AG is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 24 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in SY5 0AG?

The average property price in SY5 0AG is currently around £291k.

What is the population of SY5 0AG?

The population for the SY5 0AG area is approximately 391 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

THE GROVE, SY5 0AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE GROVE, SY5 0AG.

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Population

391

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 43,700 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10

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7/10

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1/10

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10/10

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5/10

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4/10

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1/10

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5/10

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8/10

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Area Character

SY5 0AG is an established family neighbourhood — 61% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SY5 0AG is a safe, established residential area on The Grove, 0.3km from Minsterley in Minsterley. Administratively it sits within Rea Valley ward and the Shrewsbury and Atcham constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £291k.

Census 2021 statistics for SY5 0AG are sourced from Output Area E00147552 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY5 0AG. The average age is 41.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.0%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

55%Active

FT: 40%

Unemployed: 1%

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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 395,000

2 sales · Mean £ 395,000

Semi-Detached

£ 160,000

7 sales · Mean £ 168,892

Terraced

£ 123,250

2 sales · Mean £ 123,250

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SY5 0AG has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour9

Violence and sexual offences6

Criminal damage and arson5

Other theft3

Other crime1

school Local Schools

Minsterley Primary School

Good146 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby

Flower Shop0.4 km
Smith's Of Minsterley0.4 km
Co-Operative Group Limited0.5 km

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

Crown And Sceptre0.4 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby

Little Efes0.4 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby

Hope Village Hall0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Shrewsbury14.3 km
Church Stretton14.5 km
Welshpool14.6 km