SY2 5BQ 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.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SY2 5BQ is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £215k.
Census 2021 statistics for SY2 5BQ are sourced from Output Area E00147632 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MONKMOOR ROAD, SY2 5BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MONKMOOR ROAD, SY2 5BQ.
321
35
£ 38,400 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SY2 5BQ 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 42% of tenure in SY2 5BQ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY2 5BQ. The average age is 35.4. 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
£ 212,500
6 sales · Mean £ 207,000
Detached
£ 217,000
1 sales · Mean £ 217,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SY2 5BQ has low crime rates — 46 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
Severndale Specialist Academy
The Wilfred Owen School
Crowmoor Primary School and Nursery
The Martin Wilson School
Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Belvidere School
Belvidere Primary School
St Giles CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- A K Convenience0.6 km
- Border Off Licence0.9 km
- KK Monkmoor Convenience Stores0.9 km
- Co-Op Food0.0 km
- Spar0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- China House0.4 km
- Crowmere Fryer0.6 km
- Monkmoor Fish Bar1.0 km
- Lee Sing0.0 km
- The Village Chippy (Shrewsbury) Ltd0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Weir Cafe0.9 km
- Tin Cup Coffee0.7 km
- Anatolia Cafe Restaurant0.1 km
- Tandoori Cottage0.0 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Monkmoor Hotel0.0 km
- The Abbey0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shrewsbury1.5 km
- Yorton10.3 km
- Wellington (Shropshire)14.4 km
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