Postcode SY2 5AR is located in an urban city, within the Underdale ward of Shropshire in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Shrewsbury Monkmoor area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Shrewsbury Monkmoor is £44,570 per year. The nearest station is Shrewsbury located about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is The Pleasure.
Shrewsbury Monkmoor has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,899 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.
Shrewsbury Monkmoor has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 55.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Shrewsbury Monkmoor is £44,570 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SY2 5AR.
Shrewsbury Monkmoor near SY2 5AR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Shrewsbury located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Shrewsbury | N/A | Walking directions to Shrewsbury |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Pleasure | Small | Walking directions to The Pleasure |
| 0.5 mi | Abbey Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Abbey Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | The Dana Gardens | Small | Walking directions to The Dana Gardens |
Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 in Underdale area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,000 up to £840,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £375,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £195,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £272,000 |
| Terraced | 14 | £261,000 |
10 year median price trend in Underdale
In the SY2 5AR postcode area, located within Shrewsbury Monkmoor, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SY2 5AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Lifestyle Express | 32-36 Monkmoor Road, Shrewsbury, SY2 5AR | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.1 mi | Border Off Licence | 47-49 Crowmere Road, Shrewsbury, SY2 5HT | Walking directions to Border Off Licence |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 125 Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, SY2 6AZ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Old Potts Way, Shrewsbury, SY3 7ET | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 63 New Park Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 2LE | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
Annual council tax rates for Shropshire district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.