SY2 5BU is a safe, established residential area on Racecourse Avenue, 0.6km from Shrewsbury in Shrewsbury. Administratively it sits within Underdale ward and the Shrewsbury and Atcham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SY2 5BU is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £209k, up 8.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SY2 5BU are sourced from Output Area E00147620 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RACECOURSE AVENUE, SY2 5BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RACECOURSE AVENUE, SY2 5BU.
351
36
£ 38,400 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SY2 5BU 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
With 40% social renting, SY2 5BU 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. Property prices are trending up 8.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY2 5BU. The average age is 36.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 200,000
7 sales · Mean £ 179,920
Terraced
£ 197,500
12 sales · Mean £ 199,208
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SY2 5BU has low crime rates — 28 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
St Giles CofE Primary School
Belvidere School
The Martin Wilson School
Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Severndale Specialist Academy
The Wilfred Owen School
Belvidere Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- A K Convenience0.7 km
- Border Off Licence0.1 km
- KK Monkmoor Convenience Stores0.2 km
- Co-Op Food0.8 km
- Bradley's Butchers & Deli0.8 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Abbey Court Guest House0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Old Bell0.5 km
- Unison Club0.7 km
- Monkmoor Hotel0.8 km
- The Buttermarket1.0 km
- Beaten Track Harvester0.9 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Hartlands Rest Home0.4 km
- Anatolia Cafe Restaurant0.7 km
- Eurest @ Royal Mail1.0 km
- Tandoori Cottage0.8 km
- Shrewsbury Prison Restaurant0.9 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Crowmere Fryer0.8 km
- Monkmoor Fish Bar0.2 km
- Lee Sing0.8 km
- Ganges0.7 km
- Cineworld0.9 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda Stores Ltd0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shrewsbury1.0 km
- Yorton10.9 km
- Wellington (Shropshire)14.8 km
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Postcode Profile: SY25BU · Data under Open Government Licence