Postcode SY2 6BW 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 1 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 100 ft away from SY2 6BW.
Shrewsbury Town near SY2 6BW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 in Abbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £862,950.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £345,000 |
| Flats | 32 | £177,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £330,000 |
| Terraced | 18 | £332,000 |
10 years price trend in Abbey
In the SY2 6BW postcode area, located within Shrewsbury Town, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.