SY2 5AY is a safe, established residential area on Monkmoor Road, 0.5km from Castle Fields in Shrewsbury. Administratively it sits within Underdale ward and the Shrewsbury and Atcham constituency.
For serious buyers, SY2 5AY is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 85% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £415k.
Census 2021 statistics for SY2 5AY are sourced from Output Area E00147618 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MONKMOOR ROAD, SY2 5AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MONKMOOR ROAD, SY2 5AY.
303
42
£ 38,400 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SY2 5AY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 85% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £415k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY2 5AY. The average age is 41.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 415,000
1 sales · Mean £ 415,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SY2 5AY has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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
Severndale Specialist Academy
The Wilfred Owen School
St Giles CofE Primary School
Belvidere Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- A K Convenience0.7 km
- Border Off Licence0.3 km
- KK Monkmoor Convenience Stores0.3 km
- Co-Op Food0.6 km
- Home Bargains0.8 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Abbey Court Guest House0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Old Bell0.7 km
- Unison Club0.8 km
- Bar@Shrewsbury Freemasons Hall1.0 km
- Britannia Inn1.0 km
- Dog And Pheasant0.7 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Hartlands Rest Home0.6 km
- The Peach Tree0.9 km
- The Shed1.0 km
- Weir Cafe0.4 km
- Shrewsbury Prison Restaurant0.9 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- China House1.0 km
- Crowmere Fryer0.7 km
- Monkmoor Fish Bar0.3 km
- Bamboo House0.8 km
- Flaming Great1.0 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shrewsbury1.0 km
- Yorton10.8 km
- Wellington (Shropshire)14.8 km
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Postcode Profile: SY25AY · Data under Open Government Licence