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.
MONKMOOR ROAD, SY2 5AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MONKMOOR ROAD, SY2 5AZ.
303
42
£ 38,400 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Crowmoor Primary School and Nursery
Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery
The Martin Wilson School
Belvidere School
Severndale Specialist Academy
The Wilfred Owen School
St Giles CofE Primary School
Belvidere Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Abbey Court Guest House0.7 km
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, 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
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
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda Stores Ltd1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shrewsbury0.9 km
- Yorton10.8 km
- Wellington (Shropshire)14.9 km
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Postcode Profile: SY25AZ · Data under Open Government Licence