Affluence in SY2 6NS
How SY2 6NS ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Shrewsbury London Road
- Council
- Shropshire
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,513 (2024)
SY2 6NSShrewsbury
How well off SY2 6NS is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the SY2 6NS area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. Its weakest domain is living environment (decile 4.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment4.0
- Health and disability8.0
- Crime8.0
- Barriers to housing and services8.0
- Children in low-income families8.0
- Income9.0
- Employment9.0
- Education and skills9.0
- Older people in low-income households9.0
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 6NS area is broadly in line with that, at 51.1%. 35% are retired and 4.2% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the SY2 6NS area is well above that, at 47.3%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the SY2 6NS area is well above that, at 47.8%. 9.9% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood SY2 6NS sits in (Shrewsbury London Road): about 1,513 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.