Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the SY5 postcode area, covering Shrewsbury and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£242,397
Median price
£233,750
5-year trend
+269.0%
Total sales
9,788
The SY5 area has 859 individual postcodes with 9,788 registered sales. Prices are +38.9% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Shrewsbury. The five-year price movement is +269.0%.
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 £242,397, SY5 is a mid-range area, +38.9% 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 9,788 recorded sales across 859 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in SY5 is +269.0%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
SY5 0BU
£106,682 avg · 179 sales
SY5 6JH
£209,947 avg · 143 sales
SY5 6DS
£163,426 avg · 128 sales
SY5 9LF
£111,877 avg · 100 sales
SY5 0EH
£151,631 avg · 75 sales
SY5 0FF
£242,733 avg · 74 sales
SY5 8QB
£326,741 avg · 68 sales
SY5 0HL
£113,861 avg · 67 sales
SY5 9AT
£207,975 avg · 67 sales
This SY5 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 SY5 postcode area is £242,397, based on 9,788 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Shrewsbury.
Properties in SY5 average £242,397, which is +38.9% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
SY5 is +38.9% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales. With 859 postcodes, there is a wide range of property options and price points within this area.
Prices in SY5 have moved +269.0% 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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