Berwick Road is in Shrewsbury and in Shrewsbury And Atcham district. SY1 2LX 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 Berwick Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 2LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY1 2LU, SY1 2LX, SY1 2LY, SY1 2LS, SY1 2NG, SY1 2NR, SY1 2NS, SY1 2LP, SY1 2NN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SY1 2LX is primarily male, with 53.8% 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 | 49.4% | 46.2% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -4.8% |
| Male | 50.6% | 53.8% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 4.8% |
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 2LX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.5% 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 | 45.5% | 43.5% | -2.0% | 37.9% | 5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27% | 32.4% | 5.4% | 44.2% | -11.8% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 3.2% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 13% | 12.5% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 10% | 8.3% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 | 45.9% | 40.6% | -5.3% | 48.4% | -7.8% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 32.6% | 2.3% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 18.2% | 14.6% | -3.6% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 9.2% | 4.0% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27% | 15.8% | -11.2% | 18.2% | -2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 14.4% | 1.4% | 9.6% | 4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 17.2% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 7.9% | 5.9% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17% | 15.3% | -1.7% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.5% | 26.5% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -7.3% |
| Other | 5% | 2.8% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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 | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 93.9% | 96.7% | 2.8% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 90.8% 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 | 92.6% | 90.8% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| European Union | 3% | 5.9% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 90.8% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 5% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0.4% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70% | 76.7% | -6.7% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 22.1% | 13.5% | 8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.8% | 37.2% | 4.6% |
| Christian | 50.6% | 46.2% | 4.4% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Berwick Road was 149.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 162.3% higher than the Bagley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Berwick Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 83 local areas in Bagley and the 78th highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 85.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Coton Manor Berwick Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2023-03-28 | £88,927 |
| 47 Coton Manor Berwick Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2022-07-07 | £67,794 |
| 48 Coton Manor Berwick Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2022-02-01 | £48,421 |
| 53 Coton Manor Berwick Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £81,000 | 2021-10-15 | £90,207 |
| 48 Coton Manor Berwick Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2018-10-12 | £66,483 |
SY1 2LX 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 | 68 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Education | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfields Primary School Hemsworth Way , Ellesmere Road SY1 2AH | 3out of 4 | 849 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Junior School Woodfield Road , SY3 8LU | 3out of 4 | 1,439 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Infant School Woodfield Road , Copthorne SY3 8LU | 4out of 4 | 1,446 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery New Park Road , Castlefields SY1 2SP | 3out of 4 | 1,553 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Martin Wilson School New Park Road , Castlefields SY1 2SP | 3out of 4 | 1,626 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 | 2,617 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvidere School Crowmere Road , SY2 5LA | 4out of 4 | 2,976 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meole Brace School Longden Road , SY3 9DW | 3out of 4 | 3,062 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury Academy Corndon Crescent , SY1 4LL | 1out of 4 | 3,222 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 | 975 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 | 1,389 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury High School 32 Town Walls , Shrewsbury SY1 1TN | - not rated | 1,392 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury School The Schools , SY3 7BA | - not rated | 1,589 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Severndale Specialist Academy Woodcote Way , Monkmoor SY2 5SH | 3out of 4 | 2,449 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prestfelde School London Road , SY2 6NZ | - not rated | 2,977 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrekin Housing Trust@Withywood | Withywood, Penson Way | 480 yd | |
| Lucy's Kitchen | Bird In Hand, 51 Coton Hill | 571 yd | |
| The Yak & Yeti | Frankwell, Shrewsbury | 613 yd | |
| The Olive Tree | Frankwell, Shrewsbury | 613 yd | |
| In Good Hands | In Good Hands Cafe, 88 - 90 Frankwell | 613 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodman Inn | 32 Coton Hill, Shrewsbury | 388 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | Coton Hill, Shrewsbury | 390 yd | |
| Bagley Sports And Social Club | Greenfields Gardens, Shrewsbury | 537 yd | |
| The Bird In Hand | 51 Coton Hill, Shrewsbury | 571 yd | |
| Anchor Inn | 137 Frankwell, Shrewsbury | 661 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield Spice | 48 Ellesmere Road, Shrewsbury | 560 yd | |
| Mandarin Restaurant | 108 - 110 Frankwell, Shrewsbury | 603 yd | |
| The Salop Shrew | 128 Frankwell, Shrewsbury | 674 yd | |
| Little Boro | 3 Frankwell, Shrewsbury | 694 yd | |
| Frydays Fish Bar / Tasty Pizza | 34 Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury | 732 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 24 Pride Hill, Shrewsbury | 995 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Frankwell Recreation Ground LONGNER STREET | grass pitches | 579 yd |
| Silks Meadow Recreation Ground THE DEPOT THE DEPOT NEW STREET | tennis courts | 744 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Shrewsbury) (Closed) 111-112 111-112 St. Michaels Street | health and fitness suite | 804 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Shrewsbury) LOWER CLAREMONT BANK | health and fitness suite | 908 yd |
| Bodytech Health Club (Shrewsbury) 20A 20A MARDOL | health and fitness suite | 939 yd |
| Quarry Swimming & Fitness Centre SWIMMING BATHS SWIMMING BATHS PRIORY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 988 yd |
| Greenfields Recreation Ground FALSTAFF STREET | grass pitches | 1,029 yd |
| St Michaels Recreation Ground BEDDOW CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,058 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 | 51.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 62.23 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 62.23 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.62 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.