SY2 5DS is a safe, established residential area on Brighton Terrace, 0.4km from Castle Fields in Shrewsbury. Administratively it sits within Underdale ward and the Shrewsbury and Atcham constituency.
For families considering a move, SY2 5DS represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £465k.
Census 2021 statistics for SY2 5DS are sourced from Output Area E00147621 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRIGHTON TERRACE, SY2 5DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIGHTON TERRACE, SY2 5DS.
208
45
£ 38,400 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SY2 5DS 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.
Area Character
SY2 5DS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £465k, 67% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY2 5DS. The average age is 45.4. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 465,000
1 sales · Mean £ 465,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SY2 5DS has low crime rates — 23 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
Crowmoor Primary School and Nursery
Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery
The Martin Wilson School
Belvidere School
Severndale Specialist Academy
The Wilfred Owen School
St Giles CofE Primary School
Coleham Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- APLandscaping/Up Cycling0.9 km
- Home Bargains0.6 km
- Morrisons Daily0.5 km
- Pomona0.9 km
- Setonaikai1.0 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Station Hotel & Bar0.9 km
- Abbey Court Guest House0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Bar@Shrewsbury Freemasons Hall0.9 km
- Boujee Lounge0.9 km
- Britannia Inn0.8 km
- Dog And Pheasant0.5 km
- Dun Cow0.6 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Bird And Beer0.9 km
- River View Cafe1.0 km
- The Peach Tree0.7 km
- The Shed0.8 km
- The Shrewsbury Coffeehouse0.9 km
- + 23 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Bamboo House0.6 km
- Castle Banquet0.9 km
- Flaming Great0.8 km
- Frydays Fish Bar / Tasty Pizza0.9 km
- Nomad Coffee0.9 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda Stores Ltd0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shrewsbury0.8 km
- Yorton10.8 km
- Wellington (Shropshire)15.0 km
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Postcode Profile: SY25DS · Data under Open Government Licence