Postcode report
SY5 0BX Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About SY5 0BX: area rating, property, schools and local change
SY5 0BX is a postcode in Rea Valley, Shropshire, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SY5 0BX, then scores the surrounding small area 66/100 - top 25% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SY5 0BX are safety and property market signals, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for SY5 0BX is based on Shropshire 026 Census 2021. It covers 8,223 residents, 105 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 50, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 74% owner-occupied, 12% privately rented, 14% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 7/10.
For property prices near SY5 0BX, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SY5 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £320k from 56 rolling sales, down 2.6% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SY5 0BX by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around SY5 0BX is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 street-disruption record in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about SY5 0BX
Is SY5 0BX a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 66/100 (top 25% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near SY5 0BX?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What demographics are available for SY5 0BX?
LocaleIQ matched SY5 0BX to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SY5 0BX?
The latest median sold price is £320k based on 56 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SY5 0BX?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 roadworks record in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.