Side-by-side comparison of SY16 Newtown and SY2 Shrewsbury covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
SY16 is the more affordable option at £210,000 median vs £275,000 in SY2. SY2 has lower recorded crime (1,478 vs 2,168 offences over 13 months). SY2 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | SY16 Newtown | SY2 Shrewsbury |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £210,000 | £275,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | — | £2,528 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 2,168 | 1,478 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 35.7 | 91.1 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 62.8 | 95.9 |
| EPC Median Score | 69.0 | 73.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.