Area Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

SY2 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SY2 postcode area.

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Population

18,597

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 41,180 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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4/10
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5/10
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8/10
workEmployment
4/10
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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
homeHome Ownership
6/10
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6/10
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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.

home £301,697 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.2%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1679
Anti-social behaviour849
Criminal damage and arson404
Public order296
Other theft250

school Local Schools

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Crowmoor Primary School and Nursery

Good199 pupils
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Belvidere Primary School

Requires Improvement276 pupils
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St Giles CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement311 pupils
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Severndale Specialist Academy

Requires Improvement406 pupils
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The Wilfred Owen School

Requires Improvement229 pupils
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Belvidere School

Outstanding830 pupils
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Mereside Church of England Primary Academy

Good364 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Co-Op Food
  • News Express (Column Convenience)
  • Thieves Lane Service Station
  • Home Bargains
  • Spar
  • + 8 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Abbey Court Guest House
  • Holiday Inn Express Shrewsbury
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Telepost Club
  • Dun Cow
  • Monkmoor Hotel
  • Old Bell
  • The Abbey
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Cambrian Birds Ltd
  • Starbucks
  • Origins
  • Percy Throwers Restaurant
  • Shrewsbury Town Football Club
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi
  • Co-Op Food
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Subway@Thieves Lane Service Station
  • Abbey Deli Sandwich Bar
  • China House
  • Crowmere Fryer
  • Flaming Great
  • + 10 more