Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

SY5 0BJ House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

391

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 43,700 /yr

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Employed

55%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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5/10
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4/10
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1/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

SY5 0BJ is an established family neighbourhood — 61% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 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.

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

SY5 0BJ is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Minsterley in Minsterley. Administratively it sits within Rea Valley ward and the Shrewsbury and Atcham constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. 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 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SY5 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00147552 (shared with 18 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 0BJ. The average age is 41.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SY5 0BJ has low crime rates — 37 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 offences26
Anti-social behaviour19
Criminal damage and arson8
Other theft5
Public order4

school Local Schools

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Minsterley Primary School

Good146 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Holy Trinity Minsterley Church @ Minsterley Village Hall0.9 km
  • Hope Village Hall0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Flower Shop0.1 km
  • Smith's Of Minsterley0.2 km
  • Co-Operative Group Limited0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Crown And Sceptre0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Little Efes0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Church Stretton14.1 km
  • Shrewsbury14.1 km
  • Welshpool14.9 km