Postcode SY2 5YL 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 41.7 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 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is The Pleasure.
Shrewsbury Monkmoor has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,699 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Shrewsbury Monkmoor has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 275 ft away from SY2 5YL.
Shrewsbury Monkmoor near SY2 5YL has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Shrewsbury located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Shrewsbury | N/A | Walking directions to Shrewsbury |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | The Pleasure | Small | Walking directions to The Pleasure |
Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £263,500 in Underdale area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £511,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £415,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £185,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £262,000 |
| Terraced | 18 | £233,500 |
10 year median price trend in Underdale
In the SY2 5YL postcode area, located within Shrewsbury Monkmoor, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SY2 5YL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 186 Monkmoor Road, Shrewsbury, SY2 5BH | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | 12-14 Ditherington Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 4AS | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | 1 Conway Drive, Shrewsbury, SY2 5UA | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 59 Ditherington Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 4BD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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.
Elected local representatives for SY2 5YL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Vasmer
Underdale - Elected 1 May 2025
Julia Buckley
Shrewsbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.