SY2 5DU is a safe, established residential area on Ashley Street, 0.4km from Castle Fields in Shrewsbury. Administratively it sits within Underdale ward and the Shrewsbury and Atcham constituency.
For serious buyers, SY2 5DU is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 85% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £315k, down 11.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SY2 5DU are sourced from Output Area E00147618 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASHLEY STREET, SY2 5DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHLEY STREET, SY2 5DU.
303
42
£ 38,400 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SY2 5DU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 85% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 11.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY2 5DU. The average age is 41.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 270,000
14 sales · Mean £ 275,963
Terraced
£ 252,500
2 sales · Mean £ 252,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SY2 5DU has low crime rates — 21 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
Severndale Specialist Academy
The Wilfred Owen School
Belvidere School
St Giles CofE Primary School
Belvidere Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- APLandscaping/Up Cycling1.0 km
- Home Bargains0.7 km
- Morrisons Daily0.6 km
- SHUUPE0.8 km
- A K Convenience0.8 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Station Hotel & Bar1.0 km
- Abbey Court Guest House0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Bar@Shrewsbury Freemasons Hall0.9 km
- Boujee Lounge1.0 km
- Britannia Inn0.9 km
- Dog And Pheasant0.6 km
- Dun Cow0.7 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Bird And Beer1.0 km
- The Peach Tree0.8 km
- The Shed0.9 km
- Weir Cafe0.3 km
- Hartlands Rest Home0.5 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Bamboo House0.7 km
- Castle Banquet1.0 km
- Flaming Great0.9 km
- Frydays Fish Bar / Tasty Pizza0.9 km
- Nomi's Prezzo0.9 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shrewsbury0.9 km
- Yorton10.8 km
- Wellington (Shropshire)14.9 km
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Postcode Profile: SY25DU · Data under Open Government Licence