SY2 5PG postcode in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
SY2 5PG is a postcode in Shrewsbury, in the Abbey ward of Shropshire. It is in the Shrewsbury parliamentary constituency and the West Mercia police force area, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where SY2 5PG is, and what is near it
- SY2 5PG
- Other postcodes in SY2 5: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 10 bus stops
- 1 EV charging point
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 52.7046, longitude -2.7273)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after SY2 5PG?
- ShropshireCouncil, for all local services Shropshire: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around SY2 5PG Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- West MerciaPolice force area
- ShrewsburyParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Julia Buckley (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Julia Buckley
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at SY2 5PG?
Every home and business at SY2 5PG can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
Shropshire: 75%
Shropshire: 92%
The line marks the figure across Shropshire.
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at SY2 5PG?
BinDayBuddy does not read Shropshire Council's collection days yet, so the council's own checker is the place to look.
Shropshire Council's bin daysSource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is SY2 5PG at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
The Environment Agency's list of postcodes with a home or business in an area at risk of flooding from rivers or the sea does not include SY2 5PG.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Shropshire
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for SY2 5PG: 4,158 properties in Shropshire are at high risk (1.9% of all its properties). All the figures for Shropshire
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of SY2 5PG is not in any of the Environment Agency's flood warning or alert areas. Part of the postcode may still be, so check your own address when you sign up.
Sign up for flood warnings, free, on GOV.UK Check flood risk at another postcodeSource: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near SY2 5PG?
Homes in SY2 5 sold for a typical £279,998 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 134 sales, down 1.8% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Detached £365,000 33 sales
- Semi-detached £270,000 61 sales
- Terraced £232,000 37 sales
- Flat or maisonette 3 sales, too few to price
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
Across the whole SY2 district: a typical £286,000 from 256 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in SY2 5PG
HM Land Registry records one standard sale of homes in SY2 5PG from January 2024 to August 2026, the latest on 5 April 2024. Each sale below opens Land Registry's own record of it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near SY2 5PG?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 1,230 homes in the neighbourhood around SY2 5PG. The largest share of them, 34%, are in council tax band C. More were built in 2020 or later than in any other period (47%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Shropshire for 2026‑27: £2,528. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,685 (band A) to £4,214 (band G); band C, the most common, is £2,247.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 20 (2%) | £1,685 |
| Band B | about 160 (13%) | £1,966 |
| Band C | about 420 (34%) | £2,247 |
| Band D | about 340 (28%) | £2,528 |
| Band E | about 190 (15%) | £3,090 |
| Band F | about 90 (7%) | £3,652 |
| Band G | about 10 (1%) | £4,214 |
| Band H | withheld | £5,056 |
When the homes were built
- 1% Before 1900
- Withheld 1900 to 1918
- 2% 1919 to 1939
- 29% 1945 to 1964
- 12% 1965 to 1982
- 6% 1983 to 1999
- 2% 2000 to 2009
- 2% 2010 to 2019
- 47% 2020 or later
Averages for Shropshire before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of SY2 5PG is in (ONS area E01028947), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near SY2 5PG?
The nearest open schools to SY2 5PG, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to SY2 5PG?
The nearest railway station to the centre of SY2 5PG is Shrewsbury Rail Station, 1.7 km away in a straight line.
- Shrewsbury Rail Station Railway station 1.7 kmCycle
- Yorton Rail Station Railway station 11.6 kmDrive
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
10 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Shirehall, 245 m away.
More stations near SY2 5PG, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near SY2 5PG?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of SY2 5PG, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Belvidere Medical Pract. Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report May 2026 · Phone 01743 363640 350 mWalk
- Marden Medical Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report November 2025 · Phone 01743 241313 750 mWalk
- Marysville Medical Pract Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report March 2020, over 3 years old · Phone 01743 276000 1.7 kmCycle
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near SY2 5PG?
The nearest charging points to the centre of SY2 5PG, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- A charging point Charging point · No details mapped 1.0 kmWalk
- A charging point Charging point · No details mapped 1.0 kmWalk
- A charging point Charging point · 6 chargers 1.2 kmWalk
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near SY2 5PG?
The nearest to the centre of SY2 5PG, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Monkmoor Dental Practice Phone 01743 351419 900 mWalk
- Argo Dental Clinic Phone 01743 362501 1.0 kmWalk
- New Park House Dental Centre Phone 01743 231001 1.0 kmWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to SY2 5PG?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Nuffield Health Shrewsbury Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report October 2018, over 3 years old · Phone 01743 282500 3.3 kmCycle
- Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report August 2026 · Phone 01743 261000 4.5 kmCycle
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near SY2 5PG?
The nearest care homes to the centre of SY2 5PG, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Elms House Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report July 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 01743 244392 200 mWalk
- Portland House Nursing Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report September 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 01743 235215 350 mWalk
- Walsingham Support – Barleyfields House Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report April 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 01743 355746 700 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near SY2 5PG?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of SY2 5PG, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Rowlands Pharmacy, Marsden Medical Practice Mon to Fri 9am to 1pm, 1:20pm to 5:30pm; Sat 9am to 12pm; Sun closed · Phone 01743 369446 750 mWalk
- Asda Pharmacy, Old Potts Way Mon to Sat 9am to 8pm; Sun 10am to 4pm · Phone 01743 359795 900 mWalk
- Conway Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 6pm; Sat 9am to 1pm; Sun closed · Phone 01743 352352 1.4 kmCycle
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near SY2 5PG?
The nearest vets to the centre of SY2 5PG on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Abbey Vets 1.1 kmWalk
- Animal Trust Not for Profit Vets 1.3 kmCycle
- Medivet 2.1 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is SY2 5PG in a conservation area?
The centre of SY2 5PG is not in any conservation area, listed building, tree preservation area, green belt or protected landscape that planning.data.gov.uk holds. Not every council has sent all its data, so check with the council before relying on it.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near SY2 5PG?
Police.uk records 151 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of SY2 5PG in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: other theft 6, possession of weapons 4, bicycle theft 3, drugs 3, burglary 2, theft from the person 2, other crime 1.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for SY2 5PG
- Ward
- Abbey
- Parish
- Shrewsbury
- Region
- West Midlands
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Shrewsbury
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- January 1980
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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