Living in SY99: Liveability Score 61/100
Shropshire, West Midlands
Last updated 25 June 2026
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SY99 scores 61 but individual postcodes tell the full story
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Score breakdown
Safety & Environment
Crime is scored from the last 12 months of police street-level data. Police Scotland does not publish this, and there is no Scottish equivalent of the Police UK open data service, so crime has been left out of the score for this area. This is a gap in published data, not a sign of low crime.
Good conditions: clean air, low flood risk, and 1186 green spaces within 2km.
Services
1 Outstanding, 4 Good out of 7 rated schools.
Healthcare meets national standards across most CQC measures. 5 GP surgeries and 2 hospital facilities serve the area.
57% gigabit coverage; 82% have superfast (≥30 Mbps).
Economy & Bills
No official data available for this category.
Band D council tax £2,528/year. Running costs are above average.
Transport
Good transport links with regular public transport options.
Lifestyle
Excellent local amenities: restaurants, gyms, parks, and entertainment nearby. Around 1,633 amenities within 2km of the typical resident.
SY99 covers 8 active postcodes in Shropshire, West Midlands.
Frequently asked questions
Is SY99 a safe area to live?
Crime data is not available for SY99 at this time.
What are the schools like in SY99?
Schools in SY99 score 48/100. 1 Outstanding, 4 Good out of 7 rated schools.
How good is the broadband in SY99?
Broadband in SY99 scores 22/100. 57% gigabit coverage; 82% have superfast (≥30 Mbps).
How does SY99 compare to nearby areas?
Nearby districts include SY1, SY2, SY3. Use the PostcodeScorer comparison tool to compare them side by side.
What is the overall liveability score for SY99?
SY99 scores 61/100, rated "Average", across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, lifestyle, broadband, economic health, and bills. The UK average is approximately 62/100.
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