Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

MONKMOOR ROAD, SY2 5DA House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

234

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Avg Age

64

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Avg Income

£ 45,200 /yr

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Employed

31%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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5/10
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7/10
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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British91.7%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

31%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences41
Criminal damage and arson33
Anti-social behaviour26
Shoplifting18
Public order12

school Local Schools

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Coleham Primary School

Good420 pupils0.7 km
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Crowmoor Primary School and Nursery

Good199 pupils0.9 km
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St Giles CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement311 pupils1.1 km
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Belvidere School

Outstanding830 pupils1.3 km
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Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery

Good173 pupils1.3 km
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The Martin Wilson School

Good212 pupils1.3 km
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Severndale Specialist Academy

Requires Improvement406 pupils1.5 km
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The Wilfred Owen School

Requires Improvement229 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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
local_grocery_store

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