Postcode · Craven Arms

SY7 9PY area guide

Who lives in SY7 9PY, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Neighbourhood: Craven Arms & Broadstone
Council: Shropshire
Region: West Midlands
Neighbourhood population: 1,245 (2024)

SY7 9PYCraven Arms

At a glance

What SY7 9PY is like

SY7 9PY is a postcode in the Craven Arms & Broadstone neighbourhood of Shropshire. Nothing here is published for a single postcode, so these figures describe the neighbourhood around it: about 1,245 people. 40.2% of households own their home, 17.7% rent privately and 41.6% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 30–34, and 57.5% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more deprived parts of England. Higher-harm crime is in the top bands nationally. Homes in SY7 9 sold for a median of £320,000 over the year to August 2026.

Scores

How SY7 9PY compares

Each figure is set against England as a whole. Follow a score for the detail behind it.

AffluenceMore

2.0/ 10

More deprived than most — decile 1 is the most deprived tenth of England, 10 the least.

CrimeMore

8/ 10

Higher than most — 41.2 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.

House pricesMore

£320,000

Median over 37 sales in SY7 9, +17.3% on the year before.

TransportMore

7.0/ 10

Very good — 2 stations within a mile, 21 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore

100%

of 6 rated schools nearest are good or better.

Household incomeMore

£46,709

Average a year, before tax — higher than 32% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.

What stands out

Worth knowing before you invest

Only flagged where this area is materially different from the national picture.

01
Higher crime than mostLook closer
41.2 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year, against 31.1 across England and Wales.
02
More deprived than mostLook closer
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 2.0 of 10. Yields can be higher, but check tenant demand street by street.
03
A lot of social housingLook closer
41.6% of homes are social housing, against 17.1% across England.
04
Prices risingPositive
The median sale price in SY7 9 is up 17.3% on the year before.
05
Well connectedPositive
2 stations within a mile and 21 bus stops within a ten-minute walk.

Questions

SY7 9PY FAQs

Is SY7 9PY a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 2.0 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 41.2 per 1,000 people a year, band 8 of 10 nationally. 100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 7.0 out of 10 (very good).

How much does a house cost in SY7 9PY?

The median sale price over the last year was £320,000.

Homes in SY7 9 sold for a median of £320,000 across 37 sales in the year to August 2026, +17.3% on the year before. Prices come from HM Land Registry's record of every residential sale.

Is SY7 9PY safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 41.2 offences per 1,000 people a year around SY7 9PY, above the 31.1 average across England and Wales, band 8 of 10.

Who lives in SY7 9PY?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 30–34, at 8% of residents. 40.2% of households own their home. The most common home is semi-detached (49.3%).

Which council covers SY7 9PY?

SY7 9PY is in Shropshire.

SY7 9PY is in Shropshire, in West Midlands. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.

How well connected is SY7 9PY?

Connectivity scores 7.0 out of 10.

There are 21 bus stops within 800m and 2 stations and tram stops within a mile, scoring 7.0 out of 10 (very good). The nearest station is Craven Arms Rail Station, 151 yards away.

Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.

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