Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

MONKMOOR ROAD, SY2 5BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MONKMOOR ROAD, SY2 5BJ.

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Population

298

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 38,400 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SY2 5BJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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3/10
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4/10
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6/10
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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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3/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

With 48% social renting, SY2 5BJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SY2 5BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Monkmoor Road, 0.3km from Underdale in Shrewsbury. Administratively it sits within Monkmoor ward and the Shrewsbury and Atcham constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SY2 5BJ is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £257k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for SY2 5BJ are sourced from Output Area E00147505 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY2 5BJ. The average age is 38.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 257,000

1 sales · Mean £ 257,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SY2 5BJ has low crime rates — 44 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.

Violence and sexual offences95
Anti-social behaviour36
Criminal damage and arson31
Drugs13
Public order12

school Local Schools

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Severndale Specialist Academy

Requires Improvement406 pupils0.3 km
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The Wilfred Owen School

Requires Improvement229 pupils0.3 km
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Crowmoor Primary School and Nursery

Good199 pupils0.5 km
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Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery

Good173 pupils0.7 km
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The Martin Wilson School

Good212 pupils0.7 km
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Belvidere School

Outstanding830 pupils0.7 km
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Belvidere Primary School

Requires Improvement276 pupils0.8 km
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St Giles CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement311 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • A K Convenience0.6 km
  • Border Off Licence0.8 km
  • KK Monkmoor Convenience Stores0.8 km
  • Co-Op Food0.1 km
  • Morrisons Daily1.0 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • China House0.5 km
  • Crowmere Fryer0.6 km
  • Monkmoor Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Lee Sing0.1 km
  • The Village Chippy (Shrewsbury) Ltd0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Weir Cafe0.8 km
  • Tin Cup Coffee0.8 km
  • Anatolia Cafe Restaurant0.1 km
  • Tandoori Cottage0.1 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Monkmoor Hotel0.1 km
  • The Abbey0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shrewsbury1.4 km
  • Yorton10.4 km
  • Wellington (Shropshire)14.5 km