SY2 5AT is a safe, established residential area on Monkmoor Road, 0.5km from Shrewsbury in Shrewsbury. Administratively it sits within Underdale ward and the Shrewsbury and Atcham constituency.
For families considering a move, SY2 5AT represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £252k.
Census 2021 statistics for SY2 5AT are sourced from Output Area E00147621 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MONKMOOR ROAD, SY2 5AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MONKMOOR ROAD, SY2 5AT.
208
45
£ 38,400 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SY2 5AT 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
SY2 5AT is an established family neighbourhood — 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY2 5AT. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 345,000
3 sales · Mean £ 291,666
Flat
£ 66,000
1 sales · Mean £ 66,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SY2 5AT has low crime rates — 22 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
Belvidere School
St Giles CofE Primary School
Severndale Specialist Academy
The Wilfred Owen School
Coleham Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- APLandscaping/Up Cycling0.9 km
- Home Bargains0.6 km
- Morrisons Daily0.6 km
- Pomona1.0 km
- Setonaikai1.0 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Station Hotel & Bar0.9 km
- Abbey Court Guest House0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Boujee Lounge0.9 km
- Britannia Inn0.9 km
- Dog And Pheasant0.6 km
- Dun Cow0.6 km
- Press De Cuba@The Dolphin1.0 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Bird And Beer0.9 km
- River View Cafe1.0 km
- The Peach Tree0.7 km
- The Shed0.8 km
- The Shrewsbury Coffeehouse1.0 km
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Bamboo House0.7 km
- Castle Banquet0.9 km
- Flaming Great0.8 km
- Frydays Fish Bar / Tasty Pizza0.9 km
- Nomad Coffee0.9 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda Stores Ltd0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shrewsbury0.8 km
- Yorton10.9 km
- Wellington (Shropshire)14.9 km
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Postcode Profile: SY25AT · Data under Open Government Licence