Postcode SY5 0PU is located in a rural town, within the Rea Valley ward of Shropshire in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Hanwood, Pontesbury & Minsterley area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 44.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hanwood, Pontesbury & Minsterley is £50,305 per year. The nearest station is Shrewsbury located about 7.0 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Hanwood, Pontesbury & Minsterley has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,341 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.
Hanwood, Pontesbury & Minsterley has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hanwood, Pontesbury & Minsterley is £50,305 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SY5 0PU.
Hanwood, Pontesbury & Minsterley near SY5 0PU has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Shrewsbury located about 7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £267,000 in Rea Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £114,950 up to £630,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 25 | £400,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £117,475 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £247,000 |
| Terraced | 10 | £225,500 |
10 year median price trend in Rea Valley
In the SY5 0PU postcode area, located within Hanwood, Pontesbury & Minsterley, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SY5 0PU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Hall Bank, Shropshire, SY5 0RF | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | Main Road, Shropshire, SY5 0PP | Walking directions to One Stop |
Annual council tax rates for Shropshire district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SY5 0PU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Nick Hignett
Rea Valley - Elected 1 May 2025
Julia Buckley
Shrewsbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.