Postcode SY2 5EW is located in an urban city, within the Abbey ward of Shropshire in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Shrewsbury Town area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 85.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Shrewsbury Town is £49,465 per year. The nearest station is Shrewsbury located about 0.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Shrewsbury Town has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,272 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.
Shrewsbury Town has a high crime rate, with approximately 85.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 43.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Shrewsbury Town is £49,465 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 96 ft away from SY2 5EW.
Shrewsbury Town near SY2 5EW 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Shrewsbury | N/A | Walking directions to Shrewsbury |
Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 in Abbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £862,950.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 42 | £383,500 |
| Flats | 22 | £152,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £363,750 |
| Terraced | 25 | £325,000 |
10 year median price trend in Abbey
In the SY2 5EW postcode area, located within Shrewsbury Town, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SY2 5EW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 125 Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, SY2 6AZ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Border Off Licence | 47-49 Crowmere Road, Shrewsbury, SY2 5HT | Walking directions to Border Off Licence |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | 32-36 Monkmoor Road, Shrewsbury, SY2 5AR | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Old Potts Way, Shrewsbury, SY3 7ET | Walking directions to Asda |
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.