Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

HOLYWELL TERRACE, SY2 5DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLYWELL TERRACE, SY2 5DF.

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Population

433

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 45,200 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SY2 5DF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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5/10
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9/10
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4/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

SY2 5DF is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £650k, 63% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £650k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 7.1% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SY2 5DF is a safe, established residential area on Holywell Terrace, 0.2km from Shrewsbury in Shrewsbury. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Shrewsbury and Atcham constituency.

For families considering a move, SY2 5DF represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £650k, down 7.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SY2 5DF are sourced from Output Area E00147625 (shared with 16 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 5DF. The average age is 44.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Terraced

£ 542,500

6 sales · Mean £ 531,666

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

SY2 5DF has low crime rates — 37 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.

Violence and sexual offences41
Criminal damage and arson26
Anti-social behaviour21
Shoplifting16
Public order10

school Local Schools

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Coleham Primary School

Good420 pupils0.8 km
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Crowmoor Primary School and Nursery

Good199 pupils0.9 km
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Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery

Good173 pupils1.1 km
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The Martin Wilson School

Good212 pupils1.1 km
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St Giles CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement311 pupils1.2 km
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Belvidere School

Outstanding830 pupils1.3 km
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Severndale Specialist Academy

Requires Improvement406 pupils1.4 km
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The Wilfred Owen School

Requires Improvement229 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • APLandscaping/Up Cycling0.8 km
  • Grayfriars Chocolate0.7 km
  • Home Bargains0.2 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.7 km
  • Pomona0.7 km
  • + 29 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Darwins Town House0.7 km
  • Station Hotel & Bar0.8 km
  • Abbots Mead Hotel0.7 km
  • Abbey Court Guest House0.5 km
  • Premier Inn0.9 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

36 nearby
  • Boujee Lounge0.8 km
  • Britannia Inn0.8 km
  • Dog And Pheasant0.6 km
  • Dun Cow0.2 km
  • House Of Grain0.7 km
  • + 31 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

80 nearby
  • Cafe On The Cop0.7 km
  • Bird And Beer0.8 km
  • River View Cafe0.7 km
  • The Peach Tree0.3 km
  • The Shed0.4 km
  • + 75 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • Bamboo House0.7 km
  • Castle Banquet0.7 km
  • Flaming Great0.4 km
  • Frydays Fish Bar / Tasty Pizza0.9 km
  • Nomad Coffee0.6 km
  • + 24 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shrewsbury0.6 km
  • Yorton11.2 km
  • Wellington (Shropshire)15.2 km