Affluence in SY2 5PB
How SY2 5PB ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Shrewsbury London Road
- Council
- Shropshire
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,550 (2024)
SY2 5PBShrewsbury
How well off SY2 5PB is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the SY2 5PB area averages decile 8.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. Its weakest domain is children in low-income families (decile 4.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Children in low-income families4.0
- Income6.0
- Health and disability6.0
- Employment8.0
- Education and skills8.0
- Barriers to housing and services8.0
- Crime10.0
- Living environment10.0
- Older people in low-income households10.0
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; the SY2 5PB area is below that, at 45.1%. 40.8% are retired and 3.1% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the SY2 5PB area is above that, at 42%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the SY2 5PB area is above that, at 38.6%. 11.8% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood SY2 5PB sits in (Shrewsbury London Road): about 2,550 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.