SY2 5DA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Monkmoor Road, 0.2km from Shrewsbury in Shrewsbury. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Shrewsbury and Atcham constituency.
For families considering a move, SY2 5DA represents a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Average age 64 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £129k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 8.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SY2 5DA are sourced from Output Area E00147628 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MONKMOOR ROAD, SY2 5DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MONKMOOR ROAD, SY2 5DA.
234
64
£ 45,200 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SY2 5DA is a settled retirement community — average age 64, 66% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £129k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode. Property prices are trending up 8.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY2 5DA. The average age is 64.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 128,975
6 sales · Mean £ 127,241
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SY2 5DA has low crime rates — 37 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
Coleham Primary School
Crowmoor Primary School and Nursery
St Giles CofE Primary School
Belvidere School
Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery
The Martin Wilson School
Severndale Specialist Academy
The Wilfred Owen School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Grayfriars Chocolate0.7 km
- Home Bargains0.1 km
- Morrisons Daily0.9 km
- Pomona0.9 km
- Setonaikai0.8 km
- + 23 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Darwins Town House0.7 km
- Station Hotel & Bar1.0 km
- Abbey Court Guest House0.3 km
- Abbots Mead Hotel0.7 km
- Lion Hotel0.8 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
35 nearby- Boujee Lounge1.0 km
- Dog And Pheasant0.8 km
- Dun Cow0.1 km
- House Of Grain0.7 km
- Tap And Can0.9 km
- + 30 more
Restaurant, Cafe
65 nearby- Cafe On The Cop0.8 km
- Bird And Beer1.0 km
- River View Cafe0.8 km
- The Peach Tree0.4 km
- The Shed0.5 km
- + 60 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Bamboo House1.0 km
- Castle Banquet0.9 km
- Flaming Great0.5 km
- Nomad Coffee0.6 km
- Pizza Bite0.4 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Express1.0 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shrewsbury0.8 km
- Yorton11.4 km
- Wellington (Shropshire)15.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SY25DA · Data under Open Government Licence