Victoria Avenue is in Shrewsbury and in Shropshire district. SY1 1JT 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Victoria Avenue, Shrewsbury, SY1 1JT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY1 1JF, SY1 1JN, SY1 1JW, SY1 1JP, SY3 7AQ, SY1 1JL, SY1 1TW, SY1 1NL, SY3 7AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SY1 1JT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 58% | 50.2% | -7.8% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 42% | 49.8% | 7.8% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 27.9% | 36.6% | 8.7% | 37.9% | -1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.4% | 38.9% | 3.5% | 44.2% | -5.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 15.2% | 11.1% | -4.1% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 19.2% | 11.4% | -7.8% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
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 | 47.1% | 46.7% | -0.4% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 24.3% | -6.5% | 33.6% | -9.3% |
| Fair health | 16% | 19.9% | 3.9% | 12.7% | 7.2% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 7.5% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 53.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.6% | 15.1% | -9.5% | 18.2% | -3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.4% | 4% | 0.6% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 7% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 4.4% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 13.8% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.7% | 53.4% | 13.7% | 33.8% | 19.6% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.3% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.6% 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 | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 95.5% | 90.6% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 9.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 82.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.3% | 82.7% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -0.5% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 9.3% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.8% | 82.7% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 6.5% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 7.1% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 2.5% | -3.8% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.8% | 76.7% | 0.1% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.4% | 37.2% | -5.8% |
| Christian | 53.4% | 46.2% | 7.2% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 13.4% | 6.0% | 7.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Victoria Avenue was 98.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.1% higher than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Victoria Avenue has the 25th highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Abbey and the 154th highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Dell Victoria Avenue, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2002-07-18 | £737,931 |
SY1 1JT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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.
SY1 1JT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SY1 1JT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 114 |
| Self-Employed | 54 |
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Other | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coleham Primary School Greyfriars Road , SY3 7EN | 3out of 4 | 910 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Junior School Woodfield Road , SY3 8LU | 3out of 4 | 1,081 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Infant School Woodfield Road , Copthorne SY3 8LU | 4out of 4 | 1,176 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Radbrook Primary School Calverton Way , Bank Farm Road SY3 6DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,581 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meole Brace Church of England Primary and Nursery Church Road , Meole Brace SY3 9HG | 3out of 4 | 2,029 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 1,275 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meole Brace School Longden Road , SY3 9DW | 3out of 4 | 1,701 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvidere School Crowmere Road , SY2 5LA | 4out of 4 | 2,983 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury Academy Corndon Crescent , SY1 4LL | 1out of 4 | 4,188 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 | 435 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury School The Schools , SY3 7BA | - not rated | 231 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury High School 32 Town Walls , Shrewsbury SY1 1TN | - not rated | 233 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winefride's Convent School Belmont , SY1 1TE | - not rated | 482 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prestfelde School London Road , SY2 6NZ | - not rated | 2,408 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Severndale Specialist Academy Woodcote Way , Monkmoor SY2 5SH | 3out of 4 | 2,960 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darron's Kitchen | Cross Hill Court, Cross Hill | 263 yd | |
| Orchard Cafe | 11 Belmont, Shrewsbury | 374 yd | |
| Brooklyn Craft | 10 Shoplatch, Shrewsbury | 374 yd | |
| The Birds Nest | 6 - 7 General Stalls Market Hall, Shoplatch | 393 yd | |
| Moli Tea House | Butchers Section Stalls 11 To 12, Market Hall | 393 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pengwern Boat Club | Porthill Road, Shrewsbury | 323 yd | |
| Admiral Benbow | 25 Swan Hill, Shrewsbury | 343 yd | |
| The Exchange | 1 Bellstone, Shrewsbury | 343 yd | |
| The Loopy Shrew | 15 Bellstone, Shrewsbury | 344 yd | |
| Petit Glou | 52 - 57 Gallery Stalls Market Hall, Shoplatch | 392 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury School Shop | Shrewsbury School, Ashton Road | 287 yd | |
| Wakaka Street Food | 29 - 30 Claremont Hill, Shrewsbury | 360 yd | |
| Patch's | Kiosk, General Market Hall | 372 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Domino Pizza, 22 Shoplatch | 397 yd | |
| Eat In Pizza | 11 General Stalls Market Hall, Shoplatch | 401 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 24 Pride Hill, Shrewsbury | 682 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury High School TOWN WALLS | 184 yd | |
| Shrewsbury Lawn Tennis Club Crescent Lane | tennis courts | 250 yd |
| Shrewsbury School | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 265 yd |
| Town Walls Tennis Club Crescent Lane | tennis courts | 361 yd |
| Quarry Swimming & Fitness Centre SWIMMING BATHS SWIMMING BATHS PRIORY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 440 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Shrewsbury) LOWER CLAREMONT BANK | health and fitness suite | 502 yd |
| Bodytech Health Club (Shrewsbury) 20A 20A MARDOL | health and fitness suite | 535 yd |
| Raby Crescent Recreation Ground RABY CRESCENT | grass pitches | 670 yd |
| Silks Meadow Recreation Ground THE DEPOT THE DEPOT NEW STREET | tennis courts | 676 yd |
| Body Image Health & Fitness (Closed) St. Marys Place | health and fitness suite | 705 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 | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.