SY5 0BS is a mixed residential area located 0.7km from Little Minsterley in Shropshire. Administratively it sits within Longden ward and the Shrewsbury and Atcham constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SY5, SY5 0BS offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Property: Average house prices are around £310k.
Census 2021 statistics for SY5 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00147559 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SY5 0BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SY5 0BS.
291
50
£ 43,700 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SY5 0BS — age 50, 86% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY5 0BS. The average age is 49.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 310,000
1 sales · Mean £ 310,000
school Local Schools
Minsterley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Horseshoe Inn1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shrewsbury13.1 km
- Church Stretton13.7 km
- Welshpool16.0 km
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Postcode Profile: SY50BS · Data under Open Government Licence