Postcode SY2 6BE 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 very high crime levels, with around 119.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Shrewsbury Town is £45,200 per year. The nearest station is Shrewsbury located about 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Abbey Gardens.
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 very high crime rate, with approximately 119.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 14.1% 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 of residents in Shrewsbury Town is £45,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SY2 6BE.
Shrewsbury Town near SY2 6BE 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Shrewsbury | N/A | Walking directions to Shrewsbury |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Abbey Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Abbey Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | The Dana Gardens | Small | Walking directions to The Dana Gardens |
Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 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 | 17 | £290,000 |
| Flats | 29 | £155,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £365,000 |
| Terraced | 19 | £334,000 |
10 year median price trend in Abbey
In the SY2 6BE postcode area, located within Shrewsbury Town, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SY2 6BE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Old Potts Way, Shrewsbury, SY3 7ET | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | 32-36 Monkmoor Road, Shrewsbury, SY2 5AR | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 125 Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, SY2 6AZ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Border Off Licence | 47-49 Crowmere Road, Shrewsbury, SY2 5HT | Walking directions to Border Off Licence |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | 56 Longden Coleham, Shrewsbury, SY3 7DH | Walking directions to Spar |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.