SY2 is a postcode district in Shropshire, West Midlands, covering 560 active and 69 retired postcodes.
The largest share of SY2 (15%) is characterised by a quiet, leafy suburb popular with retirees in large detached homes, alongside a stable neighbourhood of older working adults and recent retirees (9%). This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes SY2 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in SY2 are around £301k, up 21.0% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SY2 at 230 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 46 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full SY2 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
SY2 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SY2 postcode area.
18,597
46
£ 41,180 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
SY2 is an established family neighbourhood — 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 46 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £301k. Property prices are trending up 21.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Crowmoor Primary School and Nursery
Belvidere Primary School
St Giles CofE Primary School
Severndale Specialist Academy
The Wilfred Owen School
Belvidere School
Mereside Church of England Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Co-Op Food
- News Express (Column Convenience)
- Thieves Lane Service Station
- A K Convenience
- Border Off Licence
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Abbey Court Guest House
- Holiday Inn Express Shrewsbury
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Cambrian Birds Ltd
- Cambrian Birds Ltd
- Starbucks
- Anatolia Cafe Restaurant
- Bannatyne Health Club
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi
- Co-Op Food
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Subway@Thieves Lane Service Station
- Abbey Deli Sandwich Bar
- China House
- Crowmere Fryer
- Flaming Great
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Telepost Club
- Dun Cow
- Monkmoor Hotel
- Old Bell
- The Abbey
- + 6 more
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