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.
SY2 5DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SY2 5DE.
185
51
£ 45,200 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Coleham Primary School
Crowmoor Primary School and Nursery
The Martin Wilson School
Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery
St Giles CofE Primary School
Belvidere School
Greenfields Primary School
The Wilfred Owen School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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, 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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: SY25DE · Data under Open Government Licence