Is SY5 0AR a safe place to live?

Yes, SY5 0AR is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 13 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in SY5 0AR?

The average property price in SY5 0AR is currently around £329k.

What is the population of SY5 0AR?

The population for the SY5 0AR area is approximately 291 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

SY5 0AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SY5 0AR.

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Population

291

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 43,700 /yr

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Employed

49%

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.

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10/10

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8/10

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2/10

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7/10

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2/10

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7/10

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1/10

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9/10

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4/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SY5 0AR spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. £329k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 26.6% year-on-year.

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

SY5 0AR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.1km from Asterley in Shropshire. Administratively it sits within Longden ward and the Shrewsbury and Atcham constituency.

For serious buyers, SY5 0AR is 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 residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £329k, down 26.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SY5 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00147559 (shared with 19 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 0AR. 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

White / British100.0%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

49%Active

FT: 33%

Unemployed: 1%

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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 315,000

3 sales · Mean £ 324,666

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

SY5 0AR has low crime rates — 13 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.

Violence and sexual offences3

Anti-social behaviour1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Shrewsbury13.4 km
Welshpool14.5 km
Church Stretton15.9 km