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SY5 (Dorrington) in a nutshell
SY5 covers Dorrington, Donnington, Pontesbury, Westbury, in Powys and Shropshire. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.
Local tips for SY5
Two councils in one district
SY5 is split between Powys and Shropshire. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.
Where's this from?
postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authorityGive your full postcode
SY5 stretches across Bicton Heath, Bishop's Castle, Burnell and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'SY5', when you ask for quotes.
Where's this from?
postcodes.io (ONSPD) wardsMostly mains gas round here
Most homes in Shrewsbury run on mains gas, so a standard boiler-and-hob check is what most people need.
Where's this from?
ONS Census 2021, Shrewsbury: 78.5% mains gas onlyEngland landlord rules: quick version
- Every year: a check by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
- Within 28 days: give your tenants a copy (new tenants get it before they move in).
- Keep it: hang on to records for at least 2 years.
More detail on the Shrewsbury page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.
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Frequently asked questions
Which areas does SY5 cover?
SY5 (Dorrington, Donnington, Pontesbury, Westbury) includes the wards of Bicton Heath, Bishop's Castle, Burnell, Chirbury & Worthen, Churchstoke, Column & Sutton, Llandrinio, Longden, Loton, Meole, Much Wenlock, Radbrook, Rea Valley, Severn Valley, Trelystan and Trewern (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).
Which postcode districts are next to SY5?
Neighbouring districts include SY3 (South Shrewsbury), SY2 (East Shrewsbury), SY1 (Shrewsbury Town Centre), SY6 (Church Stretton) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering SY5 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.
How many homes are in SY5?
About 8,468 households and 20,711 residents at the 2011 Census, across 1,069 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).
Which council area is SY5 in?
SY5 sits in Powys, Shropshire (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr, Shrewsbury, South Shropshire.
📊 The numbers behind this page
- Postcode district
- SY5 1
- Areas covered
- Dorrington, Donnington, Pontesbury, Westbury 2
- Active postcodes
- 1,069 3
- Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
- 8,468 2
- Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
- 20,711 2
- Electoral wards
- Bicton Heath, Bishop's Castle, Burnell, Chirbury & Worthen, Churchstoke, Column & Sutton, Llandrinio, Longden … 4
- Parliamentary constituencies
- Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr, Shrewsbury, South Shropshire 4
- Local authority
- Powys, Shropshire 4
- Households heated by mains gas only (Shrewsbury built-up area)
- 78.5% 5
- ONS Postcode Directory
- Doogal
- Doogal / ONSPD
- postcodes.io
- ONS Census 2021
Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.