SY5 0DE is a safe, established residential area on Oak Drive, 0.2km from Minsterley in Minsterley. Administratively it sits within Rea Valley ward and the Shrewsbury and Atcham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SY5 0DE is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. 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 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 70% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £138k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for SY5 0DE are sourced from Output Area E00147555 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OAK DRIVE, SY5 0DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAK DRIVE, SY5 0DE.
162
44
£ 43,700 /yr
26%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SY5 0DE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SY5 0DE has a significant social housing presence — 70% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY5 0DE. The average age is 43.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 164,000
3 sales · Mean £ 154,000
Flat
£ 87,000
5 sales · Mean £ 96,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SY5 0DE has low crime rates — 48 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
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Co-Operative Group Limited0.2 km
- Flower Shop0.1 km
- Smith's Of Minsterley0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Holy Trinity Minsterley Church @ Minsterley Village Hall0.7 km
- Hope Village Hall0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Crown And Sceptre0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Little Efes0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Church Stretton14.0 km
- Shrewsbury14.3 km
- Welshpool14.9 km
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Postcode Profile: SY50DE · Data under Open Government Licence