Postcode report
Is SY5 6QT a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About SY5 6QT: area rating, property, schools and local change
SY5 6QT 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 6QT, then scores the surrounding small area 49/100 - bottom 40% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SY5 6QT are property market signals and safety, while health 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 6QT is based on Shropshire 021 Census 2021. It covers 5,861 residents, 1,656 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 53, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 80% owner-occupied, 11% privately rented, 9% 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 3/10.
For property prices near SY5 6QT, 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 6QT can compare 3 state schools within one mile, including 2 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 6QT 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 6QT is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 4 street-disruption records 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 6QT
Is SY5 6QT a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 49/100 (bottom 40% 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 6QT?
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 schools are near SY5 6QT?
3 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for SY5 6QT?
LocaleIQ matched SY5 6QT to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SY5 6QT?
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 6QT?
LocaleIQ currently shows 4 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.