Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

ASHLEY STREET, SY2 5DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHLEY STREET, SY2 5DU.

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Population

303

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 38,400 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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6/10
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9/10
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8/10
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9/10
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5/10
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6/10
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4/10
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8/10
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3/10
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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.

home £315,714 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British90.0%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.3%
Other / Mixed6.0%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences44
Anti-social behaviour17
Criminal damage and arson13
Burglary6
Other crime6

school Local Schools

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Crowmoor Primary School and Nursery

Good199 pupils0.6 km
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Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery

Good173 pupils0.7 km
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The Martin Wilson School

Good212 pupils0.7 km
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Severndale Specialist Academy

Requires Improvement406 pupils0.9 km
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The Wilfred Owen School

Requires Improvement229 pupils0.9 km
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Belvidere School

Outstanding830 pupils1.0 km
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St Giles CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement311 pupils1.0 km
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Belvidere Primary School

Requires Improvement276 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Station Hotel & Bar1.0 km
  • Abbey Court Guest House0.8 km
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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