Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

BRIGHTON TERRACE, SY2 5DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIGHTON TERRACE, SY2 5DS.

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Population

208

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 38,400 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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4/10
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6/10
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9/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British99.5%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences41
Anti-social behaviour17
Criminal damage and arson13
Other crime7
Vehicle crime6

school Local Schools

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Crowmoor Primary School and Nursery

Good199 pupils0.7 km
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Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery

Good173 pupils0.8 km
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The Martin Wilson School

Good212 pupils0.8 km
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Belvidere School

Outstanding830 pupils1.0 km
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Severndale Specialist Academy

Requires Improvement406 pupils1.1 km
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The Wilfred Owen School

Requires Improvement229 pupils1.1 km
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St Giles CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement311 pupils1.1 km
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Coleham Primary School

Good420 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Station Hotel & Bar0.9 km
  • Abbey Court Guest House0.7 km
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shrewsbury0.8 km
  • Yorton10.8 km
  • Wellington (Shropshire)15.0 km