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.
MONKMOOR ROAD, SY2 5AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MONKMOOR ROAD, SY2 5AX.
208
45
£ 38,400 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Crowmoor Primary School and Nursery
Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery
The Martin Wilson School
Belvidere School
St Giles CofE Primary School
Severndale Specialist Academy
The Wilfred Owen School
Belvidere Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Abbey Court Guest House0.7 km
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, 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
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
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda Stores Ltd1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shrewsbury0.9 km
- Yorton10.8 km
- Wellington (Shropshire)14.8 km
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Postcode Profile: SY25AX · Data under Open Government Licence