SY2 5AS is a safe, established residential area on Monkmoor Road, 0.4km from Shrewsbury in Shrewsbury. Administratively it sits within Underdale ward and the Shrewsbury and Atcham constituency.
For families considering a move, SY2 5AS represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £237k.
Census 2021 statistics for SY2 5AS are sourced from Output Area E00147621 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MONKMOOR ROAD, SY2 5AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MONKMOOR ROAD, SY2 5AS.
208
45
£ 38,400 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SY2 5AS represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SY2 5AS's 67% ownership and 45-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY2 5AS. The average age is 45.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 237,000
1 sales · Mean £ 237,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SY2 5AS has low crime rates — 26 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.
school Local Schools
Crowmoor Primary School and Nursery
Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery
The Martin Wilson School
St Giles CofE Primary School
Belvidere School
Coleham Primary School
Severndale Specialist Academy
The Wilfred Owen School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- APLandscaping/Up Cycling0.9 km
- Home Bargains0.5 km
- Morrisons Daily0.7 km
- Pomona0.9 km
- Setonaikai0.9 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Darwins Town House1.0 km
- Station Hotel & Bar0.9 km
- Abbots Mead Hotel1.0 km
- Abbey Court Guest House0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
29 nearby- Boujee Lounge0.9 km
- Britannia Inn0.9 km
- Dog And Pheasant0.6 km
- Dun Cow0.5 km
- House Of Grain0.9 km
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Cafe On The Cop1.0 km
- Bird And Beer0.9 km
- River View Cafe0.9 km
- The Peach Tree0.6 km
- The Shed0.7 km
- + 32 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Bamboo House0.7 km
- Castle Banquet0.9 km
- Flaming Great0.7 km
- Frydays Fish Bar / Tasty Pizza0.9 km
- Nomad Coffee0.9 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda Stores Ltd0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shrewsbury0.8 km
- Yorton11.0 km
- Wellington (Shropshire)15.0 km
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Postcode Profile: SY25AS · Data under Open Government Licence