Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

MONKMOOR ROAD, SY2 5AZ House Prices & Local Information

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

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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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SY2 5AZ spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. £442k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

SY2 5AZ 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.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SY2, SY2 5AZ offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £442k.

Census 2021 statistics for SY2 5AZ 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 5AZ. 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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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 442,000

1 sales · Mean £ 442,000

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

SY2 5AZ has low crime rates — 25 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 offences57
Anti-social behaviour17
Criminal damage and arson15
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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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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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
  • A K Convenience0.8 km
  • Border Off Licence0.2 km
  • KK Monkmoor Convenience Stores0.3 km
  • Co-Op Food0.7 km
  • APLandscaping/Up Cycling1.0 km
  • + 6 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Abbey Court Guest House0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Old Bell0.7 km
  • Unison Club0.8 km
  • Bar@Shrewsbury Freemasons Hall1.0 km
  • Britannia Inn0.9 km
  • Dog And Pheasant0.7 km
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Hartlands Rest Home0.5 km
  • The Peach Tree0.8 km
  • The Shed0.9 km
  • Weir Cafe0.4 km
  • Shrewsbury Prison Restaurant0.8 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Crowmere Fryer0.8 km
  • Monkmoor Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Bamboo House0.7 km
  • Flaming Great0.9 km
  • Frydays Fish Bar / Tasty Pizza1.0 km
  • + 13 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)14.9 km