SY5 0BU is a safe, established residential area on Ash Lea, 0.5km from Minsterley in Minsterley. Administratively it sits within Rea Valley ward and the Shrewsbury and Atcham constituency.
For families considering a move, SY5 0BU represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £215k, down 0.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SY5 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00147551 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASH LEA, SY5 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASH LEA, SY5 0BU.
305
43
£ 43,700 /yr
50%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SY5 0BU is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY5 0BU. The average age is 43.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 159,000
13 sales · Mean £ 166,845
Terraced
£ 145,000
3 sales · Mean £ 158,500
Detached
£ 220,000
9 sales · Mean £ 223,302
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SY5 0BU has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Minsterley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Holy Trinity Minsterley Church @ Minsterley Village Hall0.4 km
- Hope Village Hall0.6 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Flower Shop0.5 km
- Smith's Of Minsterley0.5 km
- Co-Operative Group Limited0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Crown And Sceptre0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Little Efes0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Church Stretton13.7 km
- Shrewsbury14.5 km
- Welshpool15.0 km
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Postcode Profile: SY50BU · Data under Open Government Licence