SY2 5DN is a safe, established residential area on Cleveland Street, 0.5km from Shrewsbury in Shrewsbury. Administratively it sits within Underdale ward and the Shrewsbury and Atcham constituency.
For families considering a move, SY2 5DN represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £280k, up 25.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SY2 5DN are sourced from Output Area E00147621 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CLEVELAND STREET, SY2 5DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLEVELAND STREET, SY2 5DN.
208
45
£ 38,400 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SY2 5DN 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 67% owner-occupation and average age 45, SY2 5DN has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 25.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY2 5DN. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 255,000
29 sales · Mean £ 245,235
Detached
£ 296,250
2 sales · Mean £ 296,250
Semi-Detached
£ 227,000
2 sales · Mean £ 227,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SY2 5DN has low crime rates — 22 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
St Giles CofE Primary School
Belvidere School
Coleham Primary School
Severndale Specialist Academy
The Wilfred Owen School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- APLandscaping/Up Cycling0.9 km
- Home Bargains0.5 km
- Morrisons Daily0.6 km
- Pomona0.9 km
- Setonaikai0.9 km
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Darwins Town House1.0 km
- Station Hotel & Bar0.9 km
- Abbots Mead Hotel1.0 km
- Abbey Court Guest House0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
30 nearby- Bar@Shrewsbury Freemasons Hall1.0 km
- Boujee Lounge0.9 km
- Britannia Inn0.8 km
- Dog And Pheasant0.5 km
- Dun Cow0.5 km
- + 25 more
Restaurant, Cafe
42 nearby- Cafe On The Cop1.0 km
- Bird And Beer0.9 km
- River View Cafe0.9 km
- The Peach Tree0.6 km
- The Shed0.7 km
- + 37 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Bamboo House0.6 km
- Castle Banquet0.8 km
- Flaming Great0.7 km
- Frydays Fish Bar / Tasty Pizza0.9 km
- Nomad Coffee0.9 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda Stores Ltd0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shrewsbury0.7 km
- Yorton10.9 km
- Wellington (Shropshire)15.0 km
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Postcode Profile: SY25DN · Data under Open Government Licence