Monkmoor
Monkmoor is a suburb located in the north-east of the town of Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. It is connected to the suburbs of Underdale and Abbey Foregate. The ward's population in 2015 was 4,451.[1]
| Monkmoor | |
|---|---|
 Former Monkmoor School | |
  Monkmoor Location within Shropshire | |
| Population | 4,451 (2015 ward) |
| OS grid reference | SJ508133 |
| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Shrewsbury |
| Postcode district | SY2 |
| Dialling code | 01743 |
| Police | West Mercia |
| Fire | Shropshire |
| Ambulance | West Midlands |
| UK Parliament | |
The suburb has two public houses, The Monkmoor and The Abbey, named after the nearby Shrewsbury Abbey. It also has a post office, a church, a chip shop, an Indian and Chinese takeaway and a convenience store. It is also home to Shrewsbury Police Station. There is a primary school, The Wilfred Owen School, and a specialist academy. There was formerly a secondary school in the suburb, however it closed in the 20th century and is now a listed building.[2] To the rear of the school is Monkmoor Recreation Ground, a large recreation ground with football, rugby and tennis facilities.
Much of Monkmoor is residential; there is approximately 1,904 households in the suburb and 1,939 total dwellings.[1]
Transport
The Wolverhampton–Shrewsbury line runs through the suburb under a road bridge, and Shrewsbury railway station is located 1.2 miles to the west of Monkmoor. The suburb is served by the 1 bus route. The route connects the suburb to Shrewsbury town centre.
| Bus operator | Line | Destination(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arriva Midland North | 1 | Shrewsbury Bus Station → Abbey Foregate → Monkmoor → Telford Estate | Monday-Saturday only.[3] |