Hammonds Terrace is in Shrewsbury and in Shrewsbury And Atcham district. SY1 2EA 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 Hammonds Terrace, Shrewsbury, SY1 2EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY1 2LL, SY1 2DZ, SY1 2LN, SY1 2DX, SY1 2DT, SY1 2DY, SY1 2ED, SY1 2LJ, SY1 2DU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SY1 2EA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 53.3% | 48.3% | -5.0% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 46.7% | 51.7% | 5.0% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 | 35.3% | 34.1% | -1.2% | 37.9% | -3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.9% | 44.9% | 10.0% | 44.2% | 0.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 11.4% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 18.1% | 3.8% | -14.3% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 42.3% | 42.5% | 0.2% | 48.4% | -5.9% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 32.4% | 0.7% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 20.8% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 8.1% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 1.9% | -4.2% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 46.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.1% | 12.5% | -6.6% | 18.2% | -5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6% | 5.4% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.3% | 10.9% | 1.6% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 3.8% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 21.2% | 9.1% | 16.9% | 4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.3% | 46.2% | 2.9% | 33.8% | 12.4% |
| Other | 7.4% | 0% | -7.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 3.1% | 2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 97.2% | 91.3% | -5.9% | 81.4% | 9.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 78.3% 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 | 93.5% | 78.3% | -15.2% | 83.2% | -4.9% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 12.1% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.5% | 78.3% | -13.2% | 83.2% | -4.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 10.6% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 5.3% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 2.9% | -2.4% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.4% | 76.7% | -5.3% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 5.8% | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 12.1% | 13.5% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49% | 37.2% | 11.8% |
| Christian | 46.6% | 46.2% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hammonds Terrace was 102.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.6% higher than the Bagley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hammonds Terrace has the 21st highest crime rate of 83 local areas in Bagley and the 142nd highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 176.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Hammonds Terrace, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2025-03-31 | £179,973 |
| 2 Hammonds Terrace, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2024-04-08 | £155,811 |
| 6 Hammonds Terrace, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £224,000 | 2022-05-03 | £259,419 |
| 5 Hammonds Terrace, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2022-02-09 | £170,477 |
| 8 Hammonds Terrace, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2017-04-21 | £227,506 |
SY1 2EA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfields Primary School Hemsworth Way , Ellesmere Road SY1 2AH | 3out of 4 | 652 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery New Park Road , Castlefields SY1 2SP | 3out of 4 | 1,207 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Martin Wilson School New Park Road , Castlefields SY1 2SP | 3out of 4 | 1,284 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Pleasant Primary Whitemere Road , Mount Pleasant SY1 3BY | 3out of 4 | 1,516 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleham Primary School Greyfriars Road , SY3 7EN | 3out of 4 | 1,681 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belvidere School Crowmere Road , SY2 5LA | 4out of 4 | 2,606 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory School Longden Road , SY3 9EE | 4out of 4 | 2,667 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury Academy Corndon Crescent , SY1 4LL | 1out of 4 | 2,962 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meole Brace School Longden Road , SY3 9DW | 3out of 4 | 3,101 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 | 988 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 | 1,256 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury High School 32 Town Walls , Shrewsbury SY1 1TN | - not rated | 1,325 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury School The Schools , SY3 7BA | - not rated | 1,613 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Severndale Specialist Academy Woodcote Way , Monkmoor SY2 5SH | 3out of 4 | 2,092 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prestfelde School London Road , SY2 6NZ | - not rated | 2,656 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucy's Kitchen | Bird In Hand, 51 Coton Hill | 282 yd | |
| Wrekin Housing Trust@Withywood | Withywood, Penson Way | 312 yd | |
| The Shrewsbury Ark | Rock And Fountain Inn, 32 Castle Foregate | 380 yd | |
| Café On The Severn | The Gateway Education And Arts Centre, Chester Street | 423 yd | |
| Bird And Beer | Unit 1, Chronicle House | 551 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodman Inn | 32 Coton Hill, Shrewsbury | 52 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | Coton Hill, Shrewsbury | 53 yd | |
| Bagley Sports And Social Club | Greenfields Gardens, Shrewsbury | 167 yd | |
| The Bird In Hand | 51 Coton Hill, Shrewsbury | 282 yd | |
| Boujee Lounge | Regency Shrewsbury Limited, 13 Castle Foregate | 530 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield Spice | 48 Ellesmere Road, Shrewsbury | 351 yd | |
| Frydays Fish Bar / Tasty Pizza | 34 Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury | 380 yd | |
| Pizza 1 Stop | 33 Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury | 407 yd | |
| Star Kebab Pizza | 27 Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury | 427 yd | |
| Efes Kebab And Burger House | 8 Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury | 435 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 24 Pride Hill, Shrewsbury | 839 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First Health Club (Shrewsbury) (Closed) 111-112 111-112 St. Michaels Street | health and fitness suite | 435 yd |
| Frankwell Recreation Ground LONGNER STREET | grass pitches | 438 yd |
| St Michaels Recreation Ground BEDDOW CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 707 yd |
| Greenfields Recreation Ground FALSTAFF STREET | grass pitches | 792 yd |
| Silks Meadow Recreation Ground THE DEPOT THE DEPOT NEW STREET | tennis courts | 821 yd |
| Bodytech Health Club (Shrewsbury) 20A 20A MARDOL | health and fitness suite | 876 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Shrewsbury) LOWER CLAREMONT BANK | health and fitness suite | 928 yd |
| Body Image Health & Fitness (Closed) St. Marys Place | health and fitness suite | 975 yd |
| Castle Walk Recreation Ground QUEEN STREET | tennis courts | 1,008 yd |
| Quarry Swimming & Fitness Centre SWIMMING BATHS SWIMMING BATHS PRIORY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,040 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 66.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.8 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.