Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

MONKMOOR ROAD, SY2 5AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MONKMOOR ROAD, SY2 5AH.

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Population

433

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 45,200 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SY2 5AH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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5/10
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9/10
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4/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

SY2 5AH is an established family neighbourhood — 63% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 95.7% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SY2 5AH is a safe, established residential area on Monkmoor Road, 0.3km from Shrewsbury in Shrewsbury. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Shrewsbury and Atcham constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £291k, up 95.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SY2 5AH are sourced from Output Area E00147625 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY2 5AH. The average age is 44.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 234,000

5 sales · Mean £ 264,000

Detached

£ 212,500

1 sales · Mean £ 212,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SY2 5AH has low crime rates — 47 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences58
Criminal damage and arson35
Anti-social behaviour23
Shoplifting18
Public order11

school Local Schools

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Crowmoor Primary School and Nursery

Good199 pupils0.8 km
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Coleham Primary School

Good420 pupils0.9 km
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St Giles CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement311 pupils1.1 km
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Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery

Good173 pupils1.1 km
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The Martin Wilson School

Good212 pupils1.1 km
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Belvidere School

Outstanding830 pupils1.1 km
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Severndale Specialist Academy

Requires Improvement406 pupils1.4 km
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The Wilfred Owen School

Requires Improvement229 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • APLandscaping/Up Cycling1.0 km
  • Grayfriars Chocolate0.8 km
  • Home Bargains0.3 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.8 km
  • Pomona0.9 km
  • + 25 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Darwins Town House0.8 km
  • Station Hotel & Bar0.9 km
  • Abbey Court Guest House0.4 km
  • Abbots Mead Hotel0.8 km
  • Lion Hotel0.9 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

35 nearby
  • Boujee Lounge0.9 km
  • Britannia Inn0.9 km
  • Dog And Pheasant0.7 km
  • Dun Cow0.2 km
  • House Of Grain0.8 km
  • + 30 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

63 nearby
  • Cafe On The Cop0.8 km
  • Bird And Beer0.9 km
  • River View Cafe0.8 km
  • The Peach Tree0.4 km
  • The Shed0.5 km
  • + 58 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • Bamboo House0.8 km
  • Castle Banquet0.8 km
  • Flaming Great0.5 km
  • Frydays Fish Bar / Tasty Pizza1.0 km
  • Nomad Coffee0.7 km
  • + 23 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco Express1.0 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shrewsbury0.8 km
  • Yorton11.2 km
  • Wellington (Shropshire)15.0 km