SY5 0BX is a mixed residential area located 0.1km from Malehurst in Shropshire. Administratively it sits within Longden ward and the Shrewsbury and Atcham constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: Average house prices are around £300k.
Census 2021 statistics for SY5 0BX are sourced from Output Area E00147559 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SY5 0BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SY5 0BX.
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SY5 0BX spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. £300k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY5 0BX. 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
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 300,000
1 sales · Mean £ 300,000
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shrewsbury12.9 km
- Church Stretton14.7 km
- Welshpool15.6 km
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Postcode Profile: SY50BX · Data under Open Government Licence