2.7% Below average

Rental Yield in SY5 — SHREWSBURY

Rent data based on Shropshire UA local authority median. Our methodology

Below average ↓ below West Midlands average (3.5%) · ↓ below England average (3.6%)
£310,000
Median Price
£695
Monthly Rent
2.7%
Gross Yield
795
Transactions (3yr)

Price by Property Type

Type Median Price Sales
Detached £400,000 388
Semi-detached £249,950 223
Terraced £220,000 73
Flat £119,000 26
Other £385,000 85

Compare Nearby Postcodes

Compare SY5 side by side →
Postcode Area Yield Median Price Monthly Rent
SY3 SHREWSBURY 2.87 £290,750 £695
SY2 SHREWSBURY 2.96 £281,725 £695
SY1 SHREWSBURY 3.88 £215,000 £695
SY6 CHURCH STRETTON 2.17 £385,000 £695
SY21 WELSHPOOL 3.55 £235,000 £695

SY5 is part of Shropshire UA. View all postcode districts in Shropshire UA.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the rental yield in SY5?

SY5 has a gross rental yield of 2.7%. The median property price is £310,000 with typical monthly rents of £695, based on Land Registry and VOA data.

Is SY5 a good area for buy-to-let?

SY5 yields 2.7%, below the England average of 3.6%. The area may offer stronger capital growth. Compare with other postcodes in Shropshire UA for alternatives.

What is the median property price in SY5?

The median property price in SY5 is £310,000, based on 795 Land Registry transactions over 3 years. This compares to £275,000 across Shropshire UA as a whole.

Data updated quarterly · Last update: Q1 2026