The UK Postcode Database

SY3 5BJ

a postcode in Shropshire

Introduced in March 1983
SY3 5BJ Normal (geographic) postcodes Large user postcodes

The nearby postcodes map only shows currently active postcodes. Postcode markers will cluster if they are close together, which may happen in densly populated built-up areas or where single premises have multiple postcodes.

Streets Associated with SY3 5BJ

Racecourse Lane - 60 properties, USRN 34700884

Street names are those nearest to properties in this postcode, they are not necessarily the postal address

Coordinates

Latitude: 52.7098 / 52°42'35"N

Longitude: -2.8012 / 2°48'4"W

UTM Reference: 30U 513434 5840009

OS Easting: 345970

OS Northing: 312760

OS Grid: SJ459127

Location Encoding

Mapcode Local: GBR BG.291Z

Mapcode Global: WH8BS.Y48X

Open Location Code: 9C4VP55X+WG

Maidenhead Locator System: IO82or30

Demographics

Urban/Rural Indicator: C1

  • urban city or town
  • a town or city, surrounded by populated countryside

ONS Population Classification: 5a3

  • Ethnically Diverse Suburb-an Professionals
  • Outer Suburbs
  • Young Suburban Families

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD): 16759 / 32844

  • 6th decile
  • slightly less deprived

Demographics are based on the LSOA containing this postcode and not necessarily this postcode alone

Sun and Moon Times for SY3 5BJ on Monday 6 July 2026

Nautical twilight begins (First light) 02:48
Civil twilight begins (Dawn) 04:06
Sunrise 04:55
Transit (sun is at its highest) 13:16
Sunset 21:36
Civil twilight ends (Dusk) 22:25
Nautical twilight ends (Nightfall) 23:43
Hours of daylight today04:25 to 22:06
Hours of darkness tonight
(lighting-up time)
22:06 to 04:26
Moon Phase Waning Gibbous
Moon Sets 11:17
Moon Rises 23:02

For a full sun and moon calendar for SY3 5BJ, go to The Time and Place

Residential Property Sales in SY3 5BJ

DateAddressProperty TypeTenurePrice
29 July 2022 Chariot Cottage, Racecourse Lane, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury SY3 5BJ Detached Freehold £178,000
28 April 2022 Aldon, Racecourse Lane, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury SY3 5BJ Detached Freehold £330,000
9 April 2021 Half Acre, Racecourse Lane, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury SY3 5BJ Detached Freehold £430,000
2 November 2020 Boundary Lodge, Racecourse Lane, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury SY3 5BJ Detached Freehold £430,000
30 October 2020 Leeway Cottage, Racecourse Lane, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury SY3 5BJ Detached Freehold £320,000
21 January 2020 Twin Oaks, Racecourse Lane, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury SY3 5BJ Detached Freehold £315,000
30 September 2019 Rose Cottage, Racecourse Lane, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury SY3 5BJ Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £95,000
28 June 2019 Arkle, Racecourse Lane, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury SY3 5BJ Semi-detached Freehold £198,000
28 September 2018 Boundary Lodge, Racecourse Lane, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury SY3 5BJ Detached Freehold £385,000
5 September 2018 Deans Cottage, Racecourse Lane, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury SY3 5BJ Detached Freehold £400,000
23 August 2018 Delhi Cottage, Racecourse Lane, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury SY3 5BJ Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £93,995
29 June 2018 Rose Cottage, Racecourse Lane, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury SY3 5BJ Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £92,000
20 June 2018 6 Racecourse Lane, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury SY3 5BJ Semi-detached Freehold £230,000
12 December 2017 Stanwick, Racecourse Lane, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury SY3 5BJ Semi-detached Freehold £268,000
25 October 2017 The Hawthorns, Racecourse Lane, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury SY3 5BJ Detached Freehold £390,000
16 August 2017 Bitacre, Racecourse Lane, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury SY3 5BJ Detached Freehold £245,000
2 August 2017 Aldon, Racecourse Lane, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury SY3 5BJ Detached Freehold £247,000
16 December 2016 New House, Racecourse Lane, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury SY3 5BJ Detached Freehold £226,000
5 September 2016 Crosthwaite House, Racecourse Lane, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury SY3 5BJ Detached Freehold £585,000
23 October 2015 Beechcroft, Racecourse Lane, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury SY3 5BJ Detached Freehold £547,000
31 July 2015 Beverley, Racecourse Lane, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury SY3 5BJ Detached Freehold £365,000
17 September 2014 Corner Ways, Racecourse Lane, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury SY3 5BJ Detached Freehold £340,000
1 August 2013 Myndley, Racecourse Lane, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury SY3 5BJ Detached Freehold £142,500
28 September 2012 Fairview, Racecourse Lane, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury SY3 5BJ Detached Freehold £178,000
23 November 2011 The Bushes, Racecourse Lane, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury SY3 5BJ Detached Freehold £199,000
23 June 2011 8 Racecourse Lane, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury SY3 5BJ Detached Freehold £172,000
10 July 2008 Tump House, Racecourse Lane, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury SY3 5BJ Detached Freehold £525,000
30 October 2007 Oak Paddock, Racecourse Lane, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury SY3 5BJ Detached Freehold £500,000
3 July 2007 Corner Ways, Racecourse Lane, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury SY3 5BJ Detached Freehold £250,000
6 February 2007 Killara, Racecourse Lane, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury SY3 5BJ Detached Freehold £360,000
16 November 2006 York House, Racecourse Lane, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury SY3 5BJ Detached Freehold £395,000
6 November 2006 The Hawthorns, Racecourse Lane, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury SY3 5BJ Detached Freehold £315,250
31 August 2006 Arkle, Racecourse Lane, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury SY3 5BJ Semi-detached Freehold £180,000
16 June 2006 The Coach House, Racecourse Lane, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury SY3 5BJ Detached Freehold £500,000
9 May 2006 Twin Oakes, Racecourse Lane, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury SY3 5BJ Detached Freehold £320,000
6 May 2005 East Ridge, Racecourse Lane, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury SY3 5BJ Detached Freehold £452,000
29 August 2003 East Ridge, Racecourse Lane, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury SY3 5BJ Detached Freehold £423,500
18 July 2003 Shanklin, Racecourse Lane, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury SY3 5BJ Detached Freehold £145,000
10 April 2003 The Bushes, Racecourse Lane, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury SY3 5BJ Detached Freehold £175,000
28 October 2002 Oak Paddock, Racecourse Lane, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury SY3 5BJ Detached Freehold £293,500
15 July 2002 Arkle, Racecourse Lane, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury SY3 5BJ Semi-detached Freehold £125,500
27 April 2001 Arkle, Racecourse Lane, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury SY3 5BJ Semi-detached Freehold £89,000
9 April 2001 Beechcroft, Racecourse Lane, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury SY3 5BJ Detached Freehold £215,500
9 April 2001 Deans Cottage, Racecourse Lane, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury SY3 5BJ Detached Freehold £146,500
9 February 2001 Rose Cottage, Racecourse Lane, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury SY3 5BJ Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £30,000
7 August 2000 Fairview, Racecourse Lane, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury SY3 5BJ Detached Freehold £110,000
14 June 2000 Oast House, Racecourse Lane, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury SY3 5BJ Detached Freehold £155,000
20 December 1999 Twin Oakes, Racecourse Lane, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury SY3 5BJ Detached Freehold £88,000
22 September 1999 East Ridge, Racecourse Lane, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury SY3 5BJ Detached Freehold £235,000
30 April 1999 Hilbre, Racecourse Lane, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury SY3 5BJ Semi-detached Freehold £56,000
18 September 1998 Killara, Racecourse Lane, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury SY3 5BJ Detached Freehold £157,500
28 August 1998 The Hawthorns, Racecourse Lane, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury SY3 5BJ Detached Freehold £110,600
7 August 1998 Twin Oakes, Racecourse Lane, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury SY3 5BJ Detached Freehold £75,500
29 December 1997 Beverley, Racecourse Lane, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury SY3 5BJ Detached Freehold £140,000
16 July 1997 Green Acre, Racecourse Lane, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury SY3 5BJ Detached Freehold £122,500
27 June 1997 Delhi Cottage, Racecourse Lane, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury SY3 5BJ Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £39,995
5 July 1996 The Bushes, Racecourse Lane, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury SY3 5BJ Detached Freehold £61,000
14 June 1996 Ashleigh, Racecourse Lane, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury SY3 5BJ Detached Freehold £112,500

Key to property sale icons:

First sale of newbuild property. This includes new properties created from existing properties, such as residential conversions of commercial or agricultural property, or subdivision of a larger residential property.
Subsequent sale of existing property.
Standard sale at market value to private individual.
Additional (non-standard) sale. This includes repossessions, buy-to-lets and transfers of property sold to non-private individuals.

Elected Representatives for SY3 5BJ

United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency

Shrewsbury

MP

Julia Buckley Labour

SY3 5BJ also falls within the Civil Parish of Shrewsbury, which has its own parish council and parish councillors. These are not shown here.

Elected representative data is updated approximately monthly, so may not include recent by-elections or vacancies.

Government Statistical Services (GSS) data for SY3 5BJ

CodeNameData TypeData ThemeActive SinceData Owner
E00147366 Output Areas Statistical Building Block 21 March 2021 ONS
E01028941 Shropshire 020A Lower layer Super Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 February 2004 ONS
E01035065 Shropshire 020F Lower layer Super Output Areas Statistical Building Block 21 March 2021 ONS
E02006034 Shropshire 020 Middle layer Super Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 August 2004 ONS
E04013487 Shrewsbury Civil Parishes Administrative 1 April 2025 DLUHC
E05016017 Bicton Heath Electoral Wards/Divisions Administrative/Electoral 1 May 2025 DLUHC
E06000051 Shropshire Unitary Authorities Administrative 1 April 2009 DLUHC
E12000005 West Midlands Regions Administrative 1 January 2009 DLUHC
E14001473 Shrewsbury Westminster Parliamentary Constituencies Electoral 4 July 2024 LGBC
E23000016 West Mercia Police Force Areas Other 1 January 2009 Home Office
E30000262 Shrewsbury Travel to Work Areas Other 31 July 2015 ONS
E33021874 Workplace Zones Census 31 December 2011 ONS
E37000036 The Marches Local Enterprise Partnerships Other 28 October 2010 BEIS
E38000257 NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin CCG Sub Integrated Care Board Locations Health 1 April 2021 ODS
E40000011 Midlands NHS England Regions Health 1 July 2022 ODS
E54000011 Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Boards Health 1 April 2020 NHS
E56000007 West Midlands Cancer Alliances Health 1 September 2016 NHS England
E63009578 Shrewsbury Built Up Areas Census 17 April 2024 OS
E65000001 England Non-National Park Area England Non-National Park Area Census 27 February 2023 ONS
E92000001 England Country Administrative 1 January 2009 ONS

All public sector data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v2.0.

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