Postcode SY5 0YA 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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 44.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hanwood, Pontesbury & Minsterley is £50,305 per year. The nearest station is Shrewsbury, about 7.5 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Hanwood, Pontesbury & Minsterley has an average 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 1.5% 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 0YA.
Hanwood, Pontesbury & Minsterley near SY5 0YA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Shrewsbury located about 7.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £274,498 (about £272 per square foot) in Rea Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £630,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £399,998 | £290 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £248,500 | £266 |
| Terraced | 8 | £225,500 | £288 |
| Flats | 2 | £132,475 | £176 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £230,000 | — | £132,500 | £123,500 |
| 2017 | £230,000 | £95,000 | £158,500 | £152,000 |
| 2018 | £254,748 | — | £157,000 | £175,000 |
| 2019 | £253,000 | £91,000 | £170,000 | £179,950 |
| 2020 | £346,500 | £120,000 | £182,500 | £201,500 |
| 2021 | £330,000 | £135,000 | £190,000 | £230,000 |
| 2022 | £340,000 | £133,000 | £250,000 | £223,500 |
| 2023 | £367,500 | £130,000 | £270,000 | £209,500 |
| 2024 | £371,250 | £110,000 | £226,500 | £260,000 |
| 2025 | £356,500 | £117,475 | £246,000 | £211,000 |
| 2026 | £440,000 | £150,000 | £261,000 | £201,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £191 | — | £165 | £180 |
| 2017 | £199 | £130 | £200 | £180 |
| 2018 | £204 | — | £185 | £152 |
| 2019 | £226 | £136 | £190 | £210 |
| 2020 | £260 | £196 | £232 | £216 |
| 2021 | £276 | £207 | £252 | £201 |
| 2022 | £293 | £172 | £251 | £255 |
| 2023 | £307 | £183 | £292 | £218 |
| 2024 | £296 | £165 | £269 | £250 |
| 2025 | £309 | £179 | £260 | £261 |
| 2026 | £257 | £176 | £275 | £311 |
There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY5 0YA.
In the SY5 0YA 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 0YA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | Main Road, Shropshire, SY5 0PP | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Hall Bank, Shropshire, SY5 0RF | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 0YA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Nick Hignett
Rea Valley - Elected 1 May 2025
Julia Buckley
Shrewsbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SY5 0YA records about 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around SY5 0YA in Hanwood, Pontesbury & Minsterley is £274,498 (about £272 per square foot) based on 58 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to SY5 0YA, including Pontesbury CofE Primary School (Outstanding) and Mary Webb School and Science College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
SY5 0YA scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,341 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Shrewsbury covering SY5 0YA is Julia Buckley (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nick Hignett (Conservative and Unionist Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.