SY2 5BB is a safe, established residential area on Monkmoor Road, 0.3km from Underdale in Shrewsbury. Administratively it sits within Underdale ward and the Shrewsbury and Atcham constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k.
Census 2021 statistics for SY2 5BB are sourced from Output Area E00147617 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MONKMOOR ROAD, SY2 5BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MONKMOOR ROAD, SY2 5BB.
221
46
£ 38,400 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SY2 5BB 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 5BB's 61% ownership and 46-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 5BB. The average age is 45.7. 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
Detached
£ 224,468
6 sales · Mean £ 248,322
Semi-Detached
£ 310,000
3 sales · Mean £ 311,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SY2 5BB has low crime rates — 32 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
Severndale Specialist Academy
The Wilfred Owen School
Belvidere School
St Giles CofE Primary School
Belvidere Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- A K Convenience0.6 km
- Border Off Licence0.5 km
- KK Monkmoor Convenience Stores0.5 km
- Co-Op Food0.4 km
- Home Bargains1.0 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Abbey Court Guest House1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Old Bell0.9 km
- Unison Club1.0 km
- Bar@Shrewsbury Freemasons Hall1.0 km
- Dog And Pheasant0.8 km
- Dun Cow1.0 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Hartlands Rest Home0.8 km
- Weir Cafe0.5 km
- Tin Cup Coffee1.0 km
- Anatolia Cafe Restaurant0.4 km
- Tandoori Cottage0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- China House0.8 km
- Crowmere Fryer0.7 km
- Monkmoor Fish Bar0.6 km
- Bamboo House0.8 km
- Tim Tim0.7 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shrewsbury1.1 km
- Yorton10.6 km
- Wellington (Shropshire)14.7 km
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