Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

MONKMOOR ROAD, SY2 5AQ House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 5AQ 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

Families dominate this postcode. With 63% owner-occupation and average age 44, SY2 5AQ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £450k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

SY2 5AQ is a safe, established residential area on Monkmoor Road, 0.2km from Shrewsbury in Shrewsbury. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Shrewsbury and Atcham constituency.

For families considering a move, SY2 5AQ represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £450k.

Census 2021 statistics for SY2 5AQ 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 5AQ. 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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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 450,000

1 sales · Mean £ 450,000

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

SY2 5AQ has low crime rates — 42 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 offences49
Criminal damage and arson34
Anti-social behaviour26
Shoplifting18
Public order12

school Local Schools

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Coleham Primary School

Good420 pupils0.8 km
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Crowmoor Primary School and Nursery

Good199 pupils0.8 km
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St Giles CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement311 pupils1.1 km
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Belvidere School

Outstanding830 pupils1.2 km
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Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery

Good173 pupils1.2 km
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The Martin Wilson School

Good212 pupils1.2 km
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Severndale Specialist Academy

Requires Improvement406 pupils1.5 km
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The Wilfred Owen School

Requires Improvement229 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

27 nearby
  • Grayfriars Chocolate0.8 km
  • Home Bargains0.2 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.9 km
  • Pomona0.9 km
  • Setonaikai0.8 km
  • + 22 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Darwins Town House0.8 km
  • Station Hotel & Bar0.9 km
  • Abbey Court Guest House0.3 km
  • Abbots Mead Hotel0.8 km
  • Lion Hotel0.9 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

36 nearby
  • Boujee Lounge0.9 km
  • Britannia Inn1.0 km
  • Dog And Pheasant0.8 km
  • Dun Cow0.2 km
  • House Of Grain0.7 km
  • + 31 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

62 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
  • + 57 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • Bamboo House0.9 km
  • Castle Banquet0.9 km
  • Flaming Great0.5 km
  • Nomad Coffee0.7 km
  • Nomi's Prezzo1.0 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco Express1.0 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shrewsbury0.8 km
  • Yorton11.3 km
  • Wellington (Shropshire)15.0 km