St Marys Place is in Shrewsbury and in Shrewsbury And Atcham district. SY1 1DY is located in the Quarry and Coton Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Shrewsbury and Atcham. This postcode has been in use since 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Marys Place, Shrewsbury, SY1 1DY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY1 1DW, SY1 2BA, SY1 1DZ, SY1 2BZ, SY1 1EG, SY1 1DX, SY1 2BX, SY1 1EB, SY1 1DS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SY1 1DY has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.4% | 48.1% | 4.7% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 56.6% | 51.9% | -4.7% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SY1 1DY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 45.8% | 46.5% | 0.7% | 37.9% | 8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.8% | 27.7% | -5.1% | 44.2% | -16.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 3.5% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 15.5% | 4.0% | 9.1% | 6.4% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 6.1% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.2% | 46.3% | -1.9% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 40.6% | 6.3% | 33.6% | 7.0% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 10.3% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.1% | 11.3% | 4.2% | 18.2% | -6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.7% | 6.8% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 14.5% | -4.1% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 5.5% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 15.8% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.2% | 45.3% | -0.9% | 33.8% | 11.5% |
| Other | 4% | 1% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.1% | 93.5% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 12.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 74.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.3% | 74.9% | -13.4% | 83.2% | -8.3% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 12.7% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 4.6% | 4.2% | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88% | 75.6% | -12.4% | 83.2% | -7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 9.1% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 9.4% | 8.7% | 2.9% | 6.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 3.8% | -2.8% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 76.7% | 0.9% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 6.8% | 1.5% | 5.3% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45% | 37.2% | 7.8% |
| Christian | 47.5% | 46.2% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Marys Place was 1042.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 1433.5% higher than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
St Marys Place has the highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Abbey and the 2nd highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 363.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat C7 The Court St Marys Place, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2025-04-17 | £104,426 |
| G2 The Court St Marys Place, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2024-09-13 | £186,296 |
| Flat C3 The Court St Marys Place, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2022-09-09 | £154,584 |
| Flat B4 The Court St Marys Place, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2021-05-07 | £155,122 |
| Flat A5 The Court St Marys Place, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-04-01 | £181,826 |
The percentage of retired residents living in SY1 1DY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 116 |
| Retired | 94 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coleham Primary School Greyfriars Road , SY3 7EN | 3out of 4 | 754 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Primary School Hemsworth Way , Ellesmere Road SY1 2AH | 3out of 4 | 1,478 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery New Park Road , Castlefields SY1 2SP | 3out of 4 | 1,541 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Junior School Woodfield Road , SY3 8LU | 3out of 4 | 1,615 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Martin Wilson School New Park Road , Castlefields SY1 2SP | 3out of 4 | 1,624 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Priory School Longden Road , SY3 9EE | 4out of 4 | 1,979 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvidere School Crowmere Road , SY2 5LA | 4out of 4 | 2,307 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meole Brace School Longden Road , SY3 9DW | 3out of 4 | 2,372 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury Academy Corndon Crescent , SY1 4LL | 1out of 4 | 3,459 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury Colleges Group Priory Road , SY1 1RX | - not rated | 597 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Winefride's Convent School Belmont , SY1 1TE | - not rated | 377 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury High School 32 Town Walls , Shrewsbury SY1 1TN | - not rated | 561 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury School The Schools , SY3 7BA | - not rated | 983 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prestfelde School London Road , SY2 6NZ | - not rated | 1,962 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Severndale Specialist Academy Woodcote Way , Monkmoor SY2 5SH | 3out of 4 | 2,205 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| River View Cafe | 30 The Parade, St Marys Place | 1 yd | |
| Rhubarb @ Drapers Hall | Drapers Hall, 10 St Marys Place | 58 yd | |
| Subway | 3 St Marys Street, Shrewsbury | 89 yd | |
| Lyons Den Gourmet Burger | Lyons Den Gourmet Burger Ltd, St Marys Water Lane | 95 yd | |
| Bella Napoli | 42 Castle Street, Shrewsbury | 95 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Yorkshire House | St Marys Place, Shrewsbury | 78 yd | |
| Loggerheads | The Loggerheads, 1 Church Street | 112 yd | |
| Oil | 30 & 31 Castle Street, Shrewsbury | 124 yd | |
| The Libertine | 16 - 17 Butcher Row, Shrewsbury | 184 yd | |
| The Bull Inn | Butcher Row, Shrewsbury | 184 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plan Burrito | 29 Castle Street, Shrewsbury | 127 yd | |
| Greggs | 27 Pride Hill, Shrewsbury | 166 yd | |
| The Groundskeeper | 21 Castle Street, Shrewsbury | 168 yd | |
| Philpotts | 2 Abbots House, Butcher Row | 181 yd | |
| Meg Hawkins Ltd | Unit 17, Upper Level Darwin Shopping Centre | 184 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 24 Pride Hill, Shrewsbury | 172 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda Stores, Old Potts Way | 968 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Body Image Health & Fitness (Closed) St. Marys Place | health and fitness suite | 58 yd |
| Gay Meadow (Shrewsbury Town Fc) (Closed) Abbey Foregate | grass pitches | 282 yd |
| The Wakeman School & Arts College (Closed) Abbey Foregate | grass pitches | 331 yd |
| Bodytech Health Club (Shrewsbury) 20A 20A MARDOL | health and fitness suite | 399 yd |
| Town Walls Tennis Club Crescent Lane | tennis courts | 507 yd |
| Frankwell Recreation Ground LONGNER STREET | grass pitches | 550 yd |
| Shrewsbury High School TOWN WALLS | 585 yd | |
| Anytime Fitness (Shrewsbury) LOWER CLAREMONT BANK | health and fitness suite | 604 yd |
| Shrewsbury Lawn Tennis Club Crescent Lane | tennis courts | 645 yd |
| Quarry Swimming & Fitness Centre SWIMMING BATHS SWIMMING BATHS PRIORY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 708 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 | 85.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.76 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.76 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.