Monkmoor Road is in Shrewsbury and in Shrewsbury And Atcham district. SY2 5BD is located in the Underdale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Shrewsbury and Atcham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Monkmoor Road, Shrewsbury, SY2 5BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY2 5BL, SY2 5BE, SY2 5BG, SY2 5BJ, SY2 5RT, SY2 5ED, SY2 5EB, SY2 5BN, SY2 5PX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SY2 5BD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 52.7% | 5.0% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 52.3% | 47.3% | -5.0% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.8% | 40.6% | 1.8% | 37.9% | 2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.9% | 41.4% | -3.5% | 44.2% | -2.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 9.2% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 6.9% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.3% | 41.8% | -6.5% | 48.4% | -6.6% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 32.3% | -3.9% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 19.3% | 6.2% | 12.7% | 6.6% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.4% | 17.2% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 9.5% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.5% | 20.2% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 7.3% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 11.8% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.7% | 30.5% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -3.3% |
| Other | 5.1% | 3.4% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 96.5% | 93.7% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 12.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 91.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.5% | 91.6% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 4% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 92.7% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.1% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.7% | 76.7% | -5.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 25.2% | 13.5% | 11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.7% | 37.2% | 8.5% |
| Christian | 45.4% | 46.2% | -0.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Monkmoor Road was 77.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.2% higher than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Monkmoor Road has the 31st highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Abbey and the 227th highest crime rate of 998 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 173 Monkmoor Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2001-11-14 | £332,396 |
| 171 Monkmoor Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2000-04-27 | £324,906 |
SY2 5BD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SY2 5BD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Construction | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilfred Owen Primary School The Monkmoor Campus , Woodcote Way SY2 5SH | - not rated | 612 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wilfred Owen School The Monkmoor Campus , Woodcote Way SY2 5SH | - not rated | 612 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crowmoor Primary School and Nursery Crowmere Road , SY2 5JJ | - not rated | 649 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crowmoor Primary School Crowmere Road , SY2 5JJ | 1out of 4 | 651 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Martin Wilson School New Park Road , Castlefields SY1 2SP | 2out of 4 | 771 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belvidere School Crowmere Road , SY2 5LA | - not rated | 890 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvidere School Belvidere Lane , SY2 5RJ | - not rated | 985 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wakeman School and Arts College Abbey Foregate , SY2 6AA | - not rated | 1,501 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sundorne School and Sports College Corndon Crescent , Sundorne SY1 4LL | - not rated | 2,072 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury Academy Corndon Crescent , SY1 4LL | 2out of 4 | 2,072 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury College of Arts and Technology London Road , SY2 6PR | - not rated | 2,275 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury College Priory Road , SY1 1RX | - not rated | 2,301 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severndale Specialist Academy Woodcote Way , Monkmoor SY2 5SH | - not rated | 528 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Katharine Elliot School Hearne Way , Monkmoor SY2 5SL | - not rated | 605 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clive Special School Hearne Way , Monkmoor SY2 5SL | - not rated | 605 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Severndale Hearne Way , Monkmoor SY2 5SL | - not rated | 701 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prestfelde School London Road , SY2 6NZ | - not rated | 1,625 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tandoori Cottage | 184 Monkmoor Road, Shrewsbury | 239 yd | |
| Weir Cafe | Weir Cafe Rear Of, Dorset Farm | 728 yd | |
| Hartlands Rest Home | Whitehall Street, Shrewsbury | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monkmoor Hotel | 203 Monkmoor Road, Shrewsbury | 234 yd | |
| The Abbey | 83 Monkmoor Road, Shrewsbury | 586 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Sing | 194 Monkmoor Road, Shrewsbury | 238 yd | |
| The Village Chippy (Shrewsbury) Ltd | The Village Chippy, 244 Monkmoor Road | 623 yd | |
| China House | 240 Monkmoor Road, Shrewsbury | 623 yd | |
| Crowmere Fryer | 148 Crowmere Road, Shrewsbury | 690 yd | |
| Monkmoor Fish Bar | 53 Monkmoor Road, Shrewsbury | 828 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Monkmoor Outdoor Recreation Centre MONKMOOR RECREATION CENTRE BUILDING MONKMOOR RECREATION CENTRE BUILDING RACECOURSE CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 134 yd |
| The Wilfred Owen School (Monkmoor Campus) WOODCOTE WAY | artificial grass pitch | 643 yd |
| Upton Lane Recreation Ground UPTON LANE | grass pitches | 665 yd |
| Castle Walk Recreation Ground QUEEN STREET | tennis courts | 717 yd |
| Shrewsbury Golf Driving Range TELFORD WAY | golf | 909 yd |
| Belvidere School Crowmere Road | grass pitches | 934 yd |
| Sparrow Lane Sports Ground DARK LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,050 yd |
| St Michaels Recreation Ground BEDDOW CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,052 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.