Postcode SY2 5JW is located in an urban city, within the Monkmoor ward of Shropshire in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Shrewsbury Monkmoor area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88.7 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 1.0 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Shrewsbury Monkmoor has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,345 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Shrewsbury Monkmoor has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 58.9% 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 5JW.
Shrewsbury Monkmoor near SY2 5JW 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Shrewsbury | N/A | Walking directions to Shrewsbury |
Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £212,500 in Monkmoor area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £335,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £226,875 |
| Terraced | 15 | £170,000 |
10 year median price trend in Monkmoor
In the SY2 5JW postcode area, located within Shrewsbury Monkmoor, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SY2 5JW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | AK Convenience | 146 Crowmere Road, Shrewsbury, SY2 5JZ | Walking directions to AK Convenience |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 186 Monkmoor Road, Shrewsbury, SY2 5BH | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Border Off Licence | 47-49 Crowmere Road, Shrewsbury, SY2 5HT | Walking directions to Border Off Licence |
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | 32-36 Monkmoor Road, Shrewsbury, SY2 5AR | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | 1 Conway Drive, Shrewsbury, SY2 5UA | Walking directions to Spar |
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.