Albafont Terrace is in Shrewsbury and in Shrewsbury And Atcham district. SY1 2HY is located in the Castlefields and Ditherington 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 Albafont Terrace, Shrewsbury, SY1 2HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY1 2HZ, SY1 2HU, SY1 2JA, SY1 2HT, SY1 2JF, SY1 2RS, SY1 2LQ, SY1 2JG, SY1 2JQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SY1 2HY is primarily male, with 54.4% of the population 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 | 14.1% | 45.6% | 31.5% | 51.0% | -5.4% |
| Male | 85.9% | 54.4% | -31.5% | 49.0% | 5.4% |
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 2HY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.7% 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 | 50.1% | 48.7% | -1.4% | 37.9% | 10.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.6% | 30.8% | 13.2% | 44.2% | -13.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 6.8% | 0.6% | -6.2% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 21.5% | 14.7% | -6.8% | 9.1% | 5.6% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 3.2% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 36% | 52% | 16.0% | 48.4% | 3.6% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 30.6% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 9.8% | -9.3% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 8.2% | 7.5% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0% | -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 47.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.3% | 13.9% | -13.4% | 18.2% | -4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 8.9% | -7.5% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 10.8% | -7.2% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 5.7% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 12% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 18% | 47.5% | 29.5% | 33.8% | 13.7% |
| Other | 6% | 1.3% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.8% 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 | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 91.3% | 91.8% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 10.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.2% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 80.6% 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 | 90.7% | 80.6% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -2.6% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 10% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.9% | 80.1% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 14% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 4.1% | -1.3% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.5% | 76.7% | -3.2% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 5.9% | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.3% | 37.2% | 18.1% |
| Christian | 32.9% | 46.2% | -13.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Albafont Terrace was 358.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 426.9% higher than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Albafont Terrace has the 7th highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Abbey and the 17th highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 160.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Albafont Terrace, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2025-03-31 | £145,643 |
| 4 Albafont Terrace, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-12-15 | £210,378 |
| 1 Albafont Terrace, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £173,500 | 2022-01-07 | £205,545 |
| 4 Albafont Terrace, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-07-26 | £195,756 |
| 6 Albafont Terrace, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £147,500 | 2021-06-11 | £181,487 |
SY1 2HY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 114 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery New Park Road , Castlefields SY1 2SP | 3out of 4 | 852 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Primary School Hemsworth Way , Ellesmere Road SY1 2AH | 3out of 4 | 881 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Martin Wilson School New Park Road , Castlefields SY1 2SP | 3out of 4 | 936 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleham Primary School Greyfriars Road , SY3 7EN | 3out of 4 | 1,337 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Pleasant Primary Whitemere Road , Mount Pleasant SY1 3BY | 3out of 4 | 1,550 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 2,006 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory School Longden Road , SY3 9EE | 4out of 4 | 2,681 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury Academy Corndon Crescent , SY1 4LL | 1out of 4 | 2,762 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meole Brace School Longden Road , SY3 9DW | 3out of 4 | 3,081 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 | 1,126 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 | 1,084 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury High School 32 Town Walls , Shrewsbury SY1 1TN | - not rated | 1,259 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Severndale Specialist Academy Woodcote Way , Monkmoor SY2 5SH | 3out of 4 | 1,624 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury School The Schools , SY3 7BA | - not rated | 1,658 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prestfelde School London Road , SY2 6NZ | - not rated | 2,068 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shrewsbury Ark | Rock And Fountain Inn, 32 Castle Foregate | 248 yd | |
| Shrewsbury Prison Restaurant | Former Prison, The Dana | 288 yd | |
| Bird And Beer | Unit 1, Chronicle House | 388 yd | |
| Café On The Severn | The Gateway Education And Arts Centre, Chester Street | 425 yd | |
| Weir Cafe | Weir Cafe Rear Of, Dorset Farm | 437 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dog And Pheasant | 20 Severn Street, Shrewsbury | 126 yd | |
| The Buttermarket | Howard Street, Shrewsbury | 282 yd | |
| Boujee Lounge | Regency Shrewsbury Limited, 13 Castle Foregate | 369 yd | |
| The Tumbledown Hotel And Albion Inn | Tumbledown Hotel And Albion Inn, 12 Castle Foregate | 377 yd | |
| Tap And Can | 13 Castle Gates, Shrewsbury | 428 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bamboo House | 46 New Park Road, Shrewsbury | 134 yd | |
| Hyper | 75 Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury | 216 yd | |
| Peking Aroma | 74 Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury | 216 yd | |
| Frydays Fish Bar / Tasty Pizza | 34 Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury | 248 yd | |
| Pizza 1 Stop | 33 Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury | 265 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 24 Pride Hill, Shrewsbury | 745 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First Health Club (Shrewsbury) (Closed) 111-112 111-112 St. Michaels Street | health and fitness suite | 193 yd |
| Castle Walk Recreation Ground QUEEN STREET | tennis courts | 439 yd |
| St Michaels Recreation Ground BEDDOW CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 470 yd |
| Frankwell Recreation Ground LONGNER STREET | grass pitches | 635 yd |
| Gay Meadow (Shrewsbury Town Fc) (Closed) Abbey Foregate | grass pitches | 669 yd |
| The Wakeman School & Arts College (Closed) Abbey Foregate | grass pitches | 752 yd |
| Body Image Health & Fitness (Closed) St. Marys Place | health and fitness suite | 767 yd |
| Greenfields Recreation Ground FALSTAFF STREET | grass pitches | 889 yd |
| Bodytech Health Club (Shrewsbury) 20A 20A MARDOL | health and fitness suite | 932 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Shrewsbury) LOWER CLAREMONT BANK | health and fitness suite | 1,092 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% |
| Median download speed | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 74.92 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 74.92 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.