Postcode SY2 5LA 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 148.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Shrewsbury Monkmoor is £38,400 per year. The nearest station is Shrewsbury located about 1.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Shrewsbury Monkmoor has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,838 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Shrewsbury Monkmoor has a very high crime rate, with approximately 148.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 35.8% 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 of residents in Shrewsbury Monkmoor is £38,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SY2 5LA.
Shrewsbury Monkmoor near SY2 5LA 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 37 recent sales, the median property price is £202,000 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 1 | £121,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £227,250 |
| Terraced | 12 | £185,000 |
10 year median price trend in Monkmoor
In the SY2 5LA postcode area, located within Shrewsbury Monkmoor, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SY2 5LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | AK Convenience | 146 Crowmere Road, Shrewsbury, SY2 5JZ | Walking directions to AK Convenience |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | 1 Conway Drive, Shrewsbury, SY2 5UA | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 186 Monkmoor Road, Shrewsbury, SY2 5BH | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.