SY2 5BT is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km from Castle Fields in Shrewsbury. Administratively it sits within Underdale ward and the Shrewsbury and Atcham constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SY2 5BT are sourced from Output Area E00147621 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SY2 5BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SY2 5BT.
208
45
£ 38,400 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SY2 5BT represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
SY2 5BT is an established family neighbourhood — 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY2 5BT. The average age is 45.4. 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: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SY2 5BT has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. 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
St Giles CofE Primary School
Severndale Specialist Academy
The Wilfred Owen School
Belvidere Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- A K Convenience0.7 km
- Border Off Licence0.3 km
- KK Monkmoor Convenience Stores0.3 km
- Co-Op Food0.7 km
- Spar1.0 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Abbey Court Guest House0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Old Bell0.7 km
- Unison Club0.8 km
- Monkmoor Hotel0.7 km
- The Buttermarket1.0 km
- White Horse Inn1.0 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Hartlands Rest Home0.6 km
- Anatolia Cafe Restaurant0.6 km
- Tandoori Cottage0.7 km
- Shrewsbury Prison Restaurant0.9 km
- The Peach Tree0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- China House1.0 km
- Crowmere Fryer0.7 km
- Monkmoor Fish Bar0.3 km
- Lee Sing0.7 km
- The Village Chippy (Shrewsbury) Ltd1.0 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shrewsbury1.0 km
- Yorton10.8 km
- Wellington (Shropshire)14.8 km
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