Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

MALEHURST BANK, SY5 0BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MALEHURST BANK, SY5 0BT.

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

291

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Avg Age

50

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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

SY5 0BT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 86% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

SY5 0BT is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Malehurst Bank, 0.4km from Malehurst in Shropshire. Administratively it sits within Longden ward and the Shrewsbury and Atcham constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SY5, SY5 0BT offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £330k.

Census 2021 statistics for SY5 0BT 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 0BT. 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

£ 330,000

1 sales · Mean £ 330,000

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

SY5 0BT has low crime rates — 11 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 offences4
Anti-social behaviour2

school Local Schools

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Pontesbury CofE Primary School

Outstanding212 pupils1.6 km
S

Mary Webb School and Science College

Good607 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Horseshoe Inn0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shrewsbury12.7 km
  • Church Stretton14.3 km
  • Welshpool16.0 km