SY2 5DW is a safe, established residential area on Underdale Road, 0.4km from Castle Fields in Shrewsbury. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Shrewsbury and Atcham constituency.
For families considering a move, SY2 5DW represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £365k, up 21.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SY2 5DW are sourced from Output Area E00147619 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UNDERDALE ROAD, SY2 5DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UNDERDALE ROAD, SY2 5DW.
268
43
£ 45,200 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SY2 5DW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
SY2 5DW is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £365k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 21.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY2 5DW. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 298,000
3 sales · Mean £ 331,666
Detached
£ 392,500
2 sales · Mean £ 392,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SY2 5DW has low crime rates — 26 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
Coleham Primary School
Severndale Specialist Academy
The Wilfred Owen School
Belvidere School
St Giles CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- APLandscaping/Up Cycling0.8 km
- Home Bargains0.6 km
- Morrisons Daily0.5 km
- Pomona0.8 km
- Setonaikai0.9 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Darwins Town House1.0 km
- Station Hotel & Bar0.8 km
- Abbots Mead Hotel1.0 km
- Abbey Court Guest House0.7 km
- Prince Rupert Hotel1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
31 nearby- Bar@Shrewsbury Freemasons Hall0.9 km
- Boujee Lounge0.8 km
- Britannia Inn0.7 km
- Dog And Pheasant0.4 km
- Dun Cow0.6 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
44 nearby- Cafe On The Cop1.0 km
- Bird And Beer0.8 km
- River View Cafe0.9 km
- The Peach Tree0.6 km
- The Shed0.7 km
- + 39 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Bamboo House0.5 km
- Castle Banquet0.8 km
- Flaming Great0.7 km
- Frydays Fish Bar / Tasty Pizza0.8 km
- Nomad Coffee0.9 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Express1.0 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shrewsbury0.7 km
- Yorton10.8 km
- Wellington (Shropshire)15.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SY25DW · Data under Open Government Licence