Postcode report
SY5 6NP Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About SY5 6NP: area rating, property, schools and local change
SY5 6NP is a postcode in Severn Valley, Shropshire, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SY5 6NP, then scores the surrounding small area 75/100 - top 9% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SY5 6NP are schools and education and safety, 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 6NP is based on Shropshire 028 Census 2021. It covers 7,777 residents, 33 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 51, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 72% owner-occupied, 20% privately rented, 8% 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 5/10.
For property prices near SY5 6NP, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SY5 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £320k from 22 rolling sales, down 2.6% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SY5 6NP can compare 1 state schools within one mile, including 1 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SY5 6NP by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near SY5 6NP; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about SY5 6NP
Is SY5 6NP a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 75/100 (top 9% 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 6NP?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near SY5 6NP?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for SY5 6NP?
LocaleIQ matched SY5 6NP to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SY5 6NP?
The latest median sold price is £320k based on 22 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SY5 6NP?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.