SY2 5BP is a safe, established residential area on Racecourse Crescent, 0.7km from Underdale in Shrewsbury. Administratively it sits within Underdale ward and the Shrewsbury and Atcham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SY2 5BP is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £191k.
Census 2021 statistics for SY2 5BP are sourced from Output Area E00147620 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RACECOURSE CRESCENT, SY2 5BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RACECOURSE CRESCENT, SY2 5BP.
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36
£ 38,400 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SY2 5BP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
SY2 5BP has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY2 5BP. The average age is 36.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 175,250
4 sales · Mean £ 169,125
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SY2 5BP has low crime rates — 28 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
Belvidere School
St Giles CofE Primary School
Severndale Specialist Academy
The Wilfred Owen School
The Martin Wilson School
Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Belvidere Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- A K Convenience0.6 km
- Border Off Licence0.3 km
- KK Monkmoor Convenience Stores0.3 km
- Co-Op Food0.7 km
- Spar1.0 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Abbey Court Guest House0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Old Bell0.6 km
- Unison Club0.6 km
- Monkmoor Hotel0.7 km
- Beaten Track Harvester1.0 km
- White Horse Inn0.8 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Hartlands Rest Home0.6 km
- Anatolia Cafe Restaurant0.6 km
- Tandoori Cottage0.7 km
- Nando's1.0 km
- The Peach Tree0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- China House1.0 km
- Crowmere Fryer0.6 km
- Monkmoor Fish Bar0.4 km
- Lee Sing0.7 km
- The Village Chippy (Shrewsbury) Ltd1.0 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda Stores Ltd1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shrewsbury1.1 km
- Yorton10.9 km
- Wellington (Shropshire)14.6 km
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