Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

RACECOURSE AVENUE, SY2 5BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RACECOURSE AVENUE, SY2 5BS.

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Population

303

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Avg Age

42

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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: 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.

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6/10
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9/10
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8/10
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9/10
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5/10
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6/10
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4/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SY2 5BS — age 42, 85% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

SY2 5BS is a safe, established residential area on Racecourse Avenue, 0.6km from Underdale in Shrewsbury. Administratively it sits within Underdale ward and the Shrewsbury and Atcham constituency.

For families considering a move, SY2 5BS represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £201k.

Census 2021 statistics for SY2 5BS are sourced from Output Area E00147618 (shared with 8 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 5BS. The average age is 41.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.0%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.3%
Other / Mixed6.0%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 175,000

2 sales · Mean £ 175,000

Semi-Detached

£ 190,000

4 sales · Mean £ 194,125

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

SY2 5BS has low crime rates — 29 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.

Violence and sexual offences73
Criminal damage and arson28
Anti-social behaviour25
Other crime7
Public order6

school Local Schools

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Crowmoor Primary School and Nursery

Good199 pupils0.4 km
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Belvidere School

Outstanding830 pupils0.8 km
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St Giles CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement311 pupils0.8 km
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The Martin Wilson School

Good212 pupils0.8 km
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Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery

Good173 pupils0.8 km
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Severndale Specialist Academy

Requires Improvement406 pupils0.9 km
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The Wilfred Owen School

Requires Improvement229 pupils0.9 km
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Belvidere Primary School

Requires Improvement276 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • A K Convenience0.6 km
  • Border Off Licence0.3 km
  • KK Monkmoor Convenience Stores0.3 km
  • Co-Op Food0.6 km
  • Spar0.9 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Abbey Court Guest House0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Old Bell0.7 km
  • Unison Club0.7 km
  • Monkmoor Hotel0.6 km
  • White Horse Inn0.9 km
  • Dog And Pheasant0.8 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Hartlands Rest Home0.6 km
  • Anatolia Cafe Restaurant0.6 km
  • Tandoori Cottage0.6 km
  • Shrewsbury Prison Restaurant1.0 km
  • The Peach Tree0.9 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • China House1.0 km
  • Crowmere Fryer0.6 km
  • Monkmoor Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Lee Sing0.6 km
  • The Village Chippy (Shrewsbury) Ltd1.0 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shrewsbury1.1 km
  • Yorton10.9 km
  • Wellington (Shropshire)14.7 km