Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

SY2 5DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SY2 5DE.

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Population

185

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 45,200 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SY2 5DE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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9/10
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7/10
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8/10
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5/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

SY2 5DE has a significant social housing presence — 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

SY2 5DE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.1km from Castle Forgate in Shropshire. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Shrewsbury and Atcham constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SY2 5DE is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. Residents average 51 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SY2 5DE are sourced from Output Area E00187191 (shared with 7 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 5DE. The average age is 51.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.3%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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

SY2 5DE has low crime rates — 25 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.

Violence and sexual offences35
Anti-social behaviour21
Shoplifting16
Criminal damage and arson13
Public order8

school Local Schools

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Coleham Primary School

Good420 pupils0.7 km
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Crowmoor Primary School and Nursery

Good199 pupils1.0 km
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The Martin Wilson School

Good212 pupils1.1 km
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Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery

Good173 pupils1.1 km
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St Giles CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement311 pupils1.3 km
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Belvidere School

Outstanding830 pupils1.4 km
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Greenfields Primary School

Good385 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

48 nearby
  • APLandscaping/Up Cycling0.7 km
  • Grayfriars Chocolate0.7 km
  • Home Bargains0.3 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.6 km
  • Pomona0.6 km
  • + 43 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Darwins Town House0.6 km
  • Station Hotel & Bar0.6 km
  • Abbots Mead Hotel0.6 km
  • Abbey Court Guest House0.6 km
  • Lion Hotel0.7 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

50 nearby
  • Boujee Lounge0.6 km
  • Britannia Inn0.7 km
  • Dog And Pheasant0.5 km
  • Dun Cow0.3 km
  • House Of Grain0.6 km
  • + 45 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

105 nearby
  • Cafe On The Cop0.6 km
  • Bird And Beer0.6 km
  • River View Cafe0.5 km
  • The Peach Tree0.2 km
  • The Shed0.3 km
  • + 100 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

33 nearby
  • Bamboo House0.6 km
  • Castle Banquet0.6 km
  • Flaming Great0.3 km
  • Frydays Fish Bar / Tasty Pizza0.7 km
  • Nomad Coffee0.5 km
  • + 28 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shrewsbury0.5 km
  • Yorton11.1 km
  • Wellington (Shropshire)15.3 km