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.
JUDITH BUTTS LANE, SY2 5BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JUDITH BUTTS LANE, SY2 5BG.
318
41
£ 38,400 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
The Wilfred Owen School
Severndale Specialist Academy
Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery
The Martin Wilson School
Crowmoor Primary School and Nursery
Belvidere School
Belvidere Primary School
St Giles CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, Cafe
4 nearby- Weir Cafe0.7 km
- Tin Cup Coffee0.7 km
- Anatolia Cafe Restaurant0.1 km
- Tandoori Cottage0.2 km
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
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Postcode Profile: SY25BG · Data under Open Government Licence