Postcode insights

SY2 5HL

Bell Lane

Abbey

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Detailed insights for SY2 5HL

Overview

Postcode SY2 5HL is located in an urban city, within the Abbey ward of Shropshire in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Shrewsbury Monkmoor area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Shrewsbury Monkmoor is £44,570 per year. The nearest station is Shrewsbury, about 0.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
3.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Shrewsbury Monkmoor has an average 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.

Crime level

6/10

Shrewsbury Monkmoor has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.3%

Approximately 3.3% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Shrewsbury Monkmoor is £44,570 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 71 ft away from SY2 5HL.

Flood risk

No risk

Shrewsbury Monkmoor near SY2 5HL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Shrewsbury located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SY2 5HL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Shrewsbury

N/A

Walking directions to Shrewsbury

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
266
Population density
7,074.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.2(-17%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.76(+61%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.53(-2%)
Other crime
4.33(+109%)
Other theft
3.1(-46%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
239
89.85%
Other White
11
4.14%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.88%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
5
1.88%
Chinese
2
0.75%
Total population: 266

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
128
57.4%
Level 3 (A level)
35
15.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
11.21%
No qualifications
14
6.28%
Apprenticeship
13
5.83%
Total 16+ residents: 223

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
53
44.17%
Owns outright
48
40%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
10%
Other social rented
4
3.33%
Shared ownership
1
0.83%
Total households: 120

Property prices in Abbey

Median price£290,000
Price per sq ft£312
Sales (last 12 months)94
Typical range (middle 50%)£215K – £363K

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 (about £312 per square foot) in Abbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £695,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Abbey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached25£345,000£332
Semi-Detached24£293,750£337
Terraced19£290,000£297
Flats26£172,500£289

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Abbey

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abbey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£334,975£220,000£245,000£252,500
2017£255,000£170,000£242,500£244,000
2018£285,000£175,000£260,000£238,000
2019£300,000£204,950£242,500£247,500
2020£300,000£177,500£241,500£225,000
2021£341,000£165,000£262,000£243,500
2022£374,950£162,500£284,950£250,750
2023£362,975£155,000£266,000£279,950
2024£374,950£162,500£299,950£303,000
2025£337,500£165,000£312,000£325,000
2026£585,000£175,000£327,500£295,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abbey.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Abbey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£235£363£226£214
2017£244£322£233£209
2018£255£250£236£213
2019£253£326£238£235
2020£267£258£267£263
2021£288£268£287£282
2022£297£265£299£291
2023£307£264£308£306
2024£311£266£316£307
2025£336£282£337£324
2026£335£274£286£340
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Abbey.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Abbey in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY2 5HL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY2 5HL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 May 202512, Alfred Street, Shrewsbury, SY2 5EXTerracedFreehold£334,000
05 Mar 20259, Alfred Street, Shrewsbury, SY2 5EXTerracedFreehold£330,000
07 Aug 202553, Bishop Street, Shrewsbury, SY2 5HDTerracedFreehold£330,000
31 Mar 202555, Bishop Street, Shrewsbury, SY2 5HDTerracedFreehold£405,000
28 Mar 202554, Bishop Street, Shrewsbury, SY2 5HDTerracedFreehold£410,000

Schools

In the SY2 5HL postcode area, located within Shrewsbury Monkmoor, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SY2 5HL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryCrowmoor Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryCrowmoor Primary School and NurseryFoundation school

Special Measures

0.4 miPrimarySt Giles CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SY2 5HL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SY2 5HL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBorder Off Licence47-49 Crowmere Road, Shrewsbury, SY2 5HTWalking directions to Border Off Licence
0.2 miSainsbury's Local125 Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, SY2 6AZWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miLifestyle Express32-36 Monkmoor Road, Shrewsbury, SY2 5ARWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.4 miAsdaOld Potts Way, Shrewsbury, SY3 7ETWalking directions to Asda
0.5 miAK Convenience146 Crowmere Road, Shrewsbury, SY2 5JZWalking directions to AK Convenience

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Shropshire district (2025-26).

Band A£1,546
Band B£1,804
Band C£2,061
Band D£2,319
Band E£2,834
Band F£3,349
Band G£3,865
Band H£4,638

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SY2 5HL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jamie Daniels

Abbey - Elected 1 May 2025

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Julia Buckley

Shrewsbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictShropshireE06000051
Parliamentary ConstituencyShrewsburyE14001473
WardAbbeyE05016011
ParishShrewsburyE04013487
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Shrewsbury MonkmoorE02006032
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Shropshire 018EE01028988
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SY2 5HL

Is SY2 5HL (Shrewsbury Monkmoor) safe?

The area around SY2 5HL records about 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near SY2 5HL?

The median sale price around SY2 5HL in Shrewsbury Monkmoor is £290,000 (about £312 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SY2 5HL?

There are 14 schools close to SY2 5HL, including Crowmoor Primary School, Crowmoor Primary School and Nursery (Special Measures) and St Giles CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SY2 5HL?

The closest station to SY2 5HL is Shrewsbury, about 1,185 m away.

How deprived is the area around SY2 5HL?

SY2 5HL scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,899 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SY2 5HL (Shrewsbury Monkmoor) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Shrewsbury covering SY2 5HL is Julia Buckley (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jamie Daniels (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.