Burton Street is in Shrewsbury and in Shrewsbury And Atcham district. SY1 2JW 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 Burton Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 2JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY1 2JL, SY1 2JD, SY1 2JJ, SY1 2JP, SY1 2JR, SY1 2JN, SY1 2JT, SY1 2JH, SY1 2JU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SY1 2JW has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.3% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 56.3% | 3.6% | 51.0% | 5.3% |
| Male | 47.3% | 43.7% | -3.6% | 49.0% | -5.3% |
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 | 41.7% | 38.8% | -2.9% | 37.9% | 0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.5% | 37.1% | 1.6% | 44.2% | -7.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 16.2% | 16.4% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 7.3% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 3% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 (88%) 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 | 48.5% | 53.8% | 5.3% | 48.4% | 5.4% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 34.2% | -1.7% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 10.2% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 1.9% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 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.
In the area around SY1 2JW this area, 9.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 56.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.4% | 9.9% | -1.5% | 18.2% | -8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 3% | -7.1% | 9.6% | -6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 9% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 3.9% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 15.9% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.3% | 56.2% | 11.9% | 33.8% | 22.4% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.1% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.9% | 96.6% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 93.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.4% | 93.3% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 3.7% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 92.9% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 6% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.8% | 76.7% | 8.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.2% | 37.2% | 16.0% |
| Christian | 37.1% | 46.2% | -9.1% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Burton Street was 48.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.6% lower than the Bagley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Burton Street has the 35th lowest crime rate of 83 local areas in Bagley and the 398th highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Burton Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2025-03-07 | £234,069 |
| 8 Burton Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £328,000 | 2024-10-29 | £354,135 |
| 3 Burton Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £287,500 | 2024-05-01 | £318,010 |
| 9 Burton Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2023-09-01 | £278,649 |
| 18 Burton Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £236,000 | 2023-03-31 | £263,736 |
SY1 2JW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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 2JW 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 | 81 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| 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 | 714 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Martin Wilson School New Park Road , Castlefields SY1 2SP | 3out of 4 | 794 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Primary School Hemsworth Way , Ellesmere Road SY1 2AH | 3out of 4 | 1,034 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crowmoor Primary School and Nursery Crowmere Road , SY2 5JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,307 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleham Primary School Greyfriars Road , SY3 7EN | 3out of 4 | 1,338 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 | 1,720 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury Academy Corndon Crescent , SY1 4LL | 1out of 4 | 2,626 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory School Longden Road , SY3 9EE | 4out of 4 | 2,818 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meole Brace School Longden Road , SY3 9DW | 3out of 4 | 3,198 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 | 1,349 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 | 1,199 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Severndale Specialist Academy Woodcote Way , Monkmoor SY2 5SH | 3out of 4 | 1,381 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury High School 32 Town Walls , Shrewsbury SY1 1TN | - not rated | 1,407 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury School The Schools , SY3 7BA | - not rated | 1,829 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prestfelde School London Road , SY2 6NZ | - not rated | 1,849 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weir Cafe | Weir Cafe Rear Of, Dorset Farm | 157 yd | |
| Shrewsbury Prison Restaurant | Former Prison, The Dana | 451 yd | |
| The Shrewsbury Ark | Rock And Fountain Inn, 32 Castle Foregate | 535 yd | |
| Bird And Beer | Unit 1, Chronicle House | 627 yd | |
| Iron And Fire | 13A Castle Gates, Shrewsbury | 653 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dog And Pheasant | 20 Severn Street, Shrewsbury | 210 yd | |
| The Abbey | 83 Monkmoor Road, Shrewsbury | 490 yd | |
| The Buttermarket | Howard Street, Shrewsbury | 517 yd | |
| The Dolphin Inn | 48 St Michaels Street, Shrewsbury | 554 yd | |
| Press De Cuba@The Dolphin | 48 St Michaels Street, Shrewsbury | 554 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bamboo House | 46 New Park Road, Shrewsbury | 257 yd | |
| Hyper | 75 Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury | 501 yd | |
| Peking Aroma | 74 Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury | 501 yd | |
| Frydays Fish Bar / Tasty Pizza | 34 Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury | 535 yd | |
| Pizza 1 Stop | 33 Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury | 549 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 24 Pride Hill, Shrewsbury | 930 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Walk Recreation Ground QUEEN STREET | tennis courts | 185 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Shrewsbury) (Closed) 111-112 111-112 St. Michaels Street | health and fitness suite | 459 yd |
| St Michaels Recreation Ground BEDDOW CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 516 yd |
| Gay Meadow (Shrewsbury Town Fc) (Closed) Abbey Foregate | grass pitches | 708 yd |
| The Wakeman School & Arts College (Closed) Abbey Foregate | grass pitches | 772 yd |
| Monkmoor Outdoor Recreation Centre MONKMOOR RECREATION CENTRE BUILDING MONKMOOR RECREATION CENTRE BUILDING RACECOURSE CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 857 yd |
| Body Image Health & Fitness (Closed) St. Marys Place | health and fitness suite | 901 yd |
| Frankwell Recreation Ground LONGNER STREET | grass pitches | 906 yd |
| Greenfields Recreation Ground FALSTAFF STREET | grass pitches | 989 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 | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 39.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 60.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 60.8 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 16.78 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.