Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the SY3 postcode area, covering Shrewsbury and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£200,800
Median price
£183,000
5-year trend
+96.6%
Total sales
21,657
The SY3 area has 988 individual postcodes with 21,657 registered sales. Prices are +49.4% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Shrewsbury. The five-year price movement is +96.6%.
A medieval Shropshire market town inside a loop of the River Severn with Tudor timber-framed buildings, independent shops and a relaxed quality of life away from the commuter belt.
🚆 Main station
Shrewsbury
⏱️ London commute
~150 min by train
🏫 Notable school
Shrewsbury High School
With an average of £200,800, SY3 is a mid-range area, +49.4% below the national average. Mid-range areas typically offer a broad selection of property types for first-time buyers and second-steppers. The dataset includes 21,657 recorded sales across 988 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in SY3 is +96.6%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
SY3 5PA
£185,075 avg · 157 sales
SY3 6AL
£182,984 avg · 155 sales
SY3 7BS
£142,520 avg · 143 sales
SY3 5DN
£55,216 avg · 117 sales
SY3 6BB
£87,672 avg · 114 sales
SY3 5EP
£73,213 avg · 112 sales
SY3 6DR
£136,668 avg · 112 sales
SY3 7NF
£159,798 avg · 111 sales
SY3 5BG
£77,857 avg · 108 sales
This SY3 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: July 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the SY3 postcode area is £200,800, based on 21,657 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Shrewsbury.
Properties in SY3 average £200,800, which is +49.4% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£183,000) is 8.9% below the average (£200,800), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in SY3 have moved +96.6% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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