Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

TANKERVILLE STREET, SY2 5DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TANKERVILLE STREET, SY2 5DJ.

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Population

271

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 38,400 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SY2 5DJ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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6/10
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4/10
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8/10
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4/10
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5/10
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7/10
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4/10
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5/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 61% owner-occupation and average age 39, SY2 5DJ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

SY2 5DJ is a safe, established residential area on Tankerville Street, 0.4km from Shrewsbury in Shrewsbury. Administratively it sits within Underdale ward and the Shrewsbury and Atcham constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £280k.

Census 2021 statistics for SY2 5DJ are sourced from Output Area E00147623 (shared with 5 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 5DJ. The average age is 39.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.4%
Asian / British Asian6.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 34%
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

Terraced

£ 175,000

8 sales · Mean £ 181,562

Semi-Detached

£ 270,000

9 sales · Mean £ 270,823

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

SY2 5DJ has low crime rates — 28 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 offences48
Criminal damage and arson24
Anti-social behaviour17
Shoplifting9
Burglary6

school Local Schools

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Crowmoor Primary School and Nursery

Good199 pupils0.7 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 pupils1.1 km
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Belvidere School

Outstanding830 pupils1.1 km
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The Wilfred Owen School

Requires Improvement229 pupils1.2 km
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Severndale Specialist Academy

Requires Improvement406 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • APLandscaping/Up Cycling0.9 km
  • Grayfriars Chocolate1.0 km
  • Home Bargains0.4 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.6 km
  • Pomona0.9 km
  • + 25 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Darwins Town House0.9 km
  • Station Hotel & Bar0.8 km
  • Abbots Mead Hotel0.9 km
  • Abbey Court Guest House0.6 km
  • Prince Rupert Hotel1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

30 nearby
  • Boujee Lounge0.8 km
  • Britannia Inn0.8 km
  • Dog And Pheasant0.5 km
  • Dun Cow0.4 km
  • House Of Grain0.9 km
  • + 25 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

49 nearby
  • Cafe On The Cop0.9 km
  • Bird And Beer0.8 km
  • River View Cafe0.9 km
  • The Peach Tree0.6 km
  • The Shed0.6 km
  • + 44 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • Bamboo House0.7 km
  • Castle Banquet0.8 km
  • Flaming Great0.6 km
  • Frydays Fish Bar / Tasty Pizza0.9 km
  • Nomad Coffee0.8 km
  • + 20 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco Express1.0 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shrewsbury0.7 km
  • Yorton11.0 km
  • Wellington (Shropshire)15.0 km