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Covering Dorrington, Donnington, Pontesbury, Westbury, including Bicton Heath, Bishop's Castle, Burnell. Find plumbers nearby.

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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

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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 authority
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Give 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) wards
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Own your home? This is for you too.

It's not just for landlords. Homeowners and buyers use these checks for peace of mind too.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Shrewsbury: 64.9% owner-occupied
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New to plumbing compliance checks? Here's what to expect, how to get ready and what it costs, in plain English. Read the quick guide →

England landlord rules: quick version

  • No single certificate: but keep water, heating and sanitation in repair.
  • Legionella: assess the risk for each let.
  • CO alarms: needed where there's a fixed combustion appliance (not gas cookers).

More detail on the Shrewsbury page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

Next door to SY5

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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 in converted/shared houses (Shrewsbury built-up area)
1.6% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

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