HOLYWELL STREET, SY2 5DB House Prices & Local Information

SY2 5DB is a safe, established residential area on Holywell Street, 0.1km from Shrewsbury in Shrewsbury. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Shrewsbury and Atcham constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £402k, up 18.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SY2 5DB are sourced from Output Area E00147619 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.