Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

JUDITH BUTTS LANE, SY2 5BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JUDITH BUTTS LANE, SY2 5BG.

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Population

318

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 38,400 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SY2 5BG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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9/10
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7/10
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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SY2 5BG's 67% ownership and 41-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 15.6% year-on-year.

home £225,666 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SY2 5BG is a safe, established residential area on Judith Butts Lane, 0.2km from Underdale in Shrewsbury. Administratively it sits within Underdale ward and the Shrewsbury and Atcham constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £225k, down 15.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SY2 5BG are sourced from Output Area E00147615 (shared with 10 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 5BG. The average age is 41.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.7%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.1%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 220,000

2 sales · Mean £ 220,000

Terraced

£ 237,000

1 sales · Mean £ 237,000

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

SY2 5BG has low crime rates — 33 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 offences71
Anti-social behaviour28
Criminal damage and arson22
Drugs12
Public order9

school Local Schools

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The Wilfred Owen School

Requires Improvement229 pupils0.4 km
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Severndale Specialist Academy

Requires Improvement406 pupils0.4 km
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Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery

Good173 pupils0.6 km
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The Martin Wilson School

Good212 pupils0.6 km
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Crowmoor Primary School and Nursery

Good199 pupils0.6 km
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Belvidere School

Outstanding830 pupils0.8 km
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Belvidere Primary School

Requires Improvement276 pupils0.9 km
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St Giles CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement311 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • A K Convenience0.7 km
  • Border Off Licence0.8 km
  • KK Monkmoor Convenience Stores0.8 km
  • Co-Op Food0.2 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.9 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • China House0.5 km
  • Crowmere Fryer0.7 km
  • Mandarin Chef0.9 km
  • Monkmoor Fish Bar0.9 km
  • The Sea Fryer0.9 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Weir Cafe0.7 km
  • Tin Cup Coffee0.7 km
  • Anatolia Cafe Restaurant0.1 km
  • Tandoori Cottage0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Monkmoor Hotel0.2 km
  • The Coach Inn1.0 km
  • The Abbey0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shrewsbury1.4 km
  • Yorton10.3 km
  • Wellington (Shropshire)14.6 km