Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

UNDERDALE ROAD, SY2 5DL House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 5DL 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

SY2 5DL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £847k, 58% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £847k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

SY2 5DL is a safe, established residential area on Underdale Road, 0.4km 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £847k.

Census 2021 statistics for SY2 5DL 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 5DL. 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

Detached

£ 847,500

2 sales · Mean £ 847,500

Terraced

£ 235,000

1 sales · Mean £ 235,000

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

SY2 5DL has low crime rates — 18 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 offences43
Anti-social behaviour13
Criminal damage and arson10
Other crime7
Vehicle crime6

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 pupils1.1 km
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Belvidere School

Outstanding830 pupils1.2 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

29 nearby
  • APLandscaping/Up Cycling0.8 km
  • Grayfriars Chocolate1.0 km
  • Home Bargains0.5 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.5 km
  • Pomona0.8 km
  • + 24 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Darwins Town House0.9 km
  • Station Hotel & Bar0.8 km
  • Abbots Mead Hotel0.9 km
  • Abbey Court Guest House0.6 km
  • Lion Hotel1.0 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

34 nearby
  • Bar@Shrewsbury Freemasons Hall0.9 km
  • Boujee Lounge0.8 km
  • Britannia Inn0.7 km
  • Dog And Pheasant0.5 km
  • Dun Cow0.5 km
  • + 29 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

55 nearby
  • Cafe On The Cop0.9 km
  • Bird And Beer0.8 km
  • River View Cafe0.8 km
  • The Peach Tree0.5 km
  • The Shed0.6 km
  • + 50 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Bamboo House0.6 km
  • Castle Banquet0.8 km
  • Flaming Great0.6 km
  • Frydays Fish Bar / Tasty Pizza0.8 km
  • Nomad Coffee0.8 km
  • + 22 more
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Supermarkets

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shrewsbury0.7 km
  • Yorton10.9 km
  • Wellington (Shropshire)15.1 km