Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

UNDERDALE ROAD, SY2 5DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UNDERDALE ROAD, SY2 5DW.

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Population

268

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 45,200 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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5/10
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5/10
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8/10
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4/10
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5/10
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8/10
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4/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

SY2 5DW is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £365k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 21.2% year-on-year.

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

SY2 5DW is a safe, established residential area on Underdale Road, 0.4km from Castle Fields in Shrewsbury. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Shrewsbury and Atcham constituency.

For families considering a move, SY2 5DW represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £365k, up 21.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SY2 5DW are sourced from Output Area E00147619 (shared with 9 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 5DW. The average age is 43.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.6%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 298,000

3 sales · Mean £ 331,666

Detached

£ 392,500

2 sales · Mean £ 392,500

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

SY2 5DW has low crime rates — 26 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.

Violence and sexual offences55
Anti-social behaviour10
Criminal damage and arson9
Other crime9
Burglary7

school Local Schools

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Crowmoor Primary School and Nursery

Good199 pupils0.7 km
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Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery

Good173 pupils0.8 km
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The Martin Wilson School

Good212 pupils0.8 km
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Coleham Primary School

Good420 pupils1.1 km
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Severndale Specialist Academy

Requires Improvement406 pupils1.1 km
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The Wilfred Owen School

Requires Improvement229 pupils1.1 km
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Belvidere School

Outstanding830 pupils1.1 km
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St Giles CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement311 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • APLandscaping/Up Cycling0.8 km
  • Home Bargains0.6 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.5 km
  • Pomona0.8 km
  • Setonaikai0.9 km
  • + 18 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Darwins Town House1.0 km
  • Station Hotel & Bar0.8 km
  • Abbots Mead Hotel1.0 km
  • Abbey Court Guest House0.7 km
  • Prince Rupert Hotel1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

31 nearby
  • Bar@Shrewsbury Freemasons Hall0.9 km
  • Boujee Lounge0.8 km
  • Britannia Inn0.7 km
  • Dog And Pheasant0.4 km
  • Dun Cow0.6 km
  • + 26 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

44 nearby
  • Cafe On The Cop1.0 km
  • Bird And Beer0.8 km
  • River View Cafe0.9 km
  • The Peach Tree0.6 km
  • The Shed0.7 km
  • + 39 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • Bamboo House0.5 km
  • Castle Banquet0.8 km
  • Flaming Great0.7 km
  • Frydays Fish Bar / Tasty Pizza0.8 km
  • Nomad Coffee0.9 km
  • + 18 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco Express1.0 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shrewsbury0.7 km
  • Yorton10.8 km
  • Wellington (Shropshire)15.1 km