Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

MONKMOOR ROAD, SY2 5AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MONKMOOR ROAD, SY2 5AX.

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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 5AX 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

Families dominate this postcode. With 67% owner-occupation and average age 45, SY2 5AX has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £393k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 25.7% year-on-year.

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

SY2 5AX is a safe, established residential area on Monkmoor Road, 0.5km from Castle Fields in Shrewsbury. Administratively it sits within Underdale ward and the Shrewsbury and Atcham constituency.

For families considering a move, SY2 5AX represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £393k, up 25.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SY2 5AX 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 5AX. 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

Semi-Detached

£ 370,000

2 sales · Mean £ 370,000

Detached

£ 367,500

3 sales · Mean £ 380,833

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SY2 5AX has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences64
Criminal damage and arson24
Anti-social behaviour18
Other crime6
Vehicle crime5

school Local Schools

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Crowmoor Primary School and Nursery

Good199 pupils0.5 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 pupils0.9 km
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St Giles CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement311 pupils0.9 km
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Severndale Specialist Academy

Requires Improvement406 pupils1.0 km
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The Wilfred Owen School

Requires Improvement229 pupils1.0 km
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Belvidere Primary School

Requires Improvement276 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • A K Convenience0.8 km
  • Border Off Licence0.2 km
  • KK Monkmoor Convenience Stores0.2 km
  • Co-Op Food0.7 km
  • Bradley's Butchers & Deli0.9 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Abbey Court Guest House0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Old Bell0.6 km
  • Unison Club0.8 km
  • Monkmoor Hotel0.7 km
  • The Buttermarket0.9 km
  • The Dolphin Inn1.0 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Hartlands Rest Home0.5 km
  • Anatolia Cafe Restaurant0.7 km
  • Eurest @ Royal Mail0.9 km
  • Tandoori Cottage0.7 km
  • The Shrewsbury Ark1.0 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Crowmere Fryer0.8 km
  • Monkmoor Fish Bar0.2 km
  • Lee Sing0.7 km
  • Peking Aroma1.0 km
  • Ganges0.7 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Asda Stores Ltd1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shrewsbury0.9 km
  • Yorton10.8 km
  • Wellington (Shropshire)14.8 km