SY2 5BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Monkmoor Road, 0.3km from Underdale in Shrewsbury. Administratively it sits within Monkmoor ward and the Shrewsbury and Atcham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SY2 5BJ is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £257k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for SY2 5BJ are sourced from Output Area E00147505 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MONKMOOR ROAD, SY2 5BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MONKMOOR ROAD, SY2 5BJ.
298
39
£ 38,400 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SY2 5BJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
With 48% social renting, SY2 5BJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY2 5BJ. The average age is 38.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 257,000
1 sales · Mean £ 257,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SY2 5BJ has low crime rates — 44 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
Severndale Specialist Academy
The Wilfred Owen School
Crowmoor Primary School and Nursery
Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery
The Martin Wilson School
Belvidere School
Belvidere Primary School
St Giles CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- A K Convenience0.6 km
- Border Off Licence0.8 km
- KK Monkmoor Convenience Stores0.8 km
- Co-Op Food0.1 km
- Morrisons Daily1.0 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- China House0.5 km
- Crowmere Fryer0.6 km
- Monkmoor Fish Bar0.9 km
- Lee Sing0.1 km
- The Village Chippy (Shrewsbury) Ltd0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Weir Cafe0.8 km
- Tin Cup Coffee0.8 km
- Anatolia Cafe Restaurant0.1 km
- Tandoori Cottage0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Monkmoor Hotel0.1 km
- The Abbey0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shrewsbury1.4 km
- Yorton10.4 km
- Wellington (Shropshire)14.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SY25BJ · Data under Open Government Licence