Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

UNDERDALE ROAD, SY2 5DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UNDERDALE ROAD, SY2 5DH.

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Population

268

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 45,200 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SY2 5DH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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5/10
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5/10
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8/10
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4/10
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5/10
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8/10
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4/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 58% owner-occupation and average age 43, SY2 5DH has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £400k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

SY2 5DH is a safe, established residential area on Underdale Road, 0.3km from Shrewsbury in Shrewsbury. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Shrewsbury and Atcham constituency.

For families considering a move, SY2 5DH represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £400k.

Census 2021 statistics for SY2 5DH are sourced from Output Area E00147619 (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 5DH. The average age is 43.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.6%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 365,000

2 sales · Mean £ 365,000

Terraced

£ 322,500

2 sales · Mean £ 322,500

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

SY2 5DH has low crime rates — 30 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 offences50
Anti-social behaviour18
Criminal damage and arson15
Shoplifting9
Vehicle crime7

school Local Schools

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Crowmoor Primary School and Nursery

Good199 pupils0.8 km
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The Martin Wilson School

Good212 pupils0.9 km
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Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery

Good173 pupils0.9 km
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Coleham Primary School

Good420 pupils1.0 km
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St Giles CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement311 pupils1.2 km
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Belvidere School

Outstanding830 pupils1.2 km
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The Wilfred Owen School

Requires Improvement229 pupils1.3 km
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Severndale Specialist Academy

Requires Improvement406 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • APLandscaping/Up Cycling0.8 km
  • Grayfriars Chocolate0.9 km
  • Home Bargains0.4 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.6 km
  • Pomona0.8 km
  • + 27 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Darwins Town House0.8 km
  • Station Hotel & Bar0.8 km
  • Abbots Mead Hotel0.8 km
  • Abbey Court Guest House0.6 km
  • Premier Inn1.0 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

36 nearby
  • Bar@Shrewsbury Freemasons Hall1.0 km
  • Boujee Lounge0.8 km
  • Britannia Inn0.7 km
  • Dog And Pheasant0.5 km
  • Dun Cow0.4 km
  • + 31 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

67 nearby
  • Cafe On The Cop0.8 km
  • Bird And Beer0.8 km
  • River View Cafe0.8 km
  • The Peach Tree0.5 km
  • The Shed0.6 km
  • + 62 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • Bamboo House0.6 km
  • Castle Banquet0.7 km
  • Flaming Great0.6 km
  • Frydays Fish Bar / Tasty Pizza0.8 km
  • Nomad Coffee0.7 km
  • + 23 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shrewsbury0.6 km
  • Yorton11.0 km
  • Wellington (Shropshire)15.1 km