SY2 5BF is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Shrewsbury in Shrewsbury. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Shrewsbury and Atcham constituency.
For families considering a move, SY2 5BF represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SY2 5BF are sourced from Output Area E00147625 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SY2 5BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SY2 5BF.
433
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£ 45,200 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SY2 5BF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SY2 5BF's 63% ownership and 44-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY2 5BF. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SY2 5BF has low crime rates — 33 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
Coleham Primary School
Crowmoor Primary School and Nursery
The Martin Wilson School
Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery
St Giles CofE Primary School
Belvidere School
The Wilfred Owen School
Severndale Specialist Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- APLandscaping/Up Cycling0.8 km
- Grayfriars Chocolate0.8 km
- Home Bargains0.2 km
- Morrisons Daily0.7 km
- Pomona0.7 km
- + 30 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Darwins Town House0.7 km
- Station Hotel & Bar0.7 km
- Abbots Mead Hotel0.7 km
- Abbey Court Guest House0.5 km
- Premier Inn0.9 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
36 nearby- Boujee Lounge0.8 km
- Britannia Inn0.8 km
- Dog And Pheasant0.5 km
- Dun Cow0.3 km
- House Of Grain0.7 km
- + 31 more
Restaurant, Cafe
82 nearby- Cafe On The Cop0.7 km
- Bird And Beer0.7 km
- River View Cafe0.7 km
- The Peach Tree0.3 km
- The Shed0.4 km
- + 77 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Bamboo House0.7 km
- Castle Banquet0.7 km
- Flaming Great0.4 km
- Frydays Fish Bar / Tasty Pizza0.8 km
- Nomad Coffee0.6 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shrewsbury0.6 km
- Yorton11.1 km
- Wellington (Shropshire)15.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SY25BF · Data under Open Government Licence