Newfield Drive is in Shrewsbury and in Shropshire district. SY1 2SN 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 Newfield Drive, Shrewsbury, SY1 2SN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY1 2SW, SY1 2TY, SY1 2TZ, SY1 2SH, SY1 2SL, SY1 2UA, SY1 2SQ, SY1 2SR, SY1 2TX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SY1 2SN has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 50.2% | 47.6% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 49.8% | 52.4% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 2SN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.2% 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 | 41.2% | 45.2% | 4.0% | 37.9% | 7.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.9% | 27.6% | -4.3% | 44.2% | -16.6% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 14.7% | 18.1% | 3.4% | 9.1% | 9.0% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 7% | -2.8% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 39.7% | 37% | -2.7% | 48.4% | -11.4% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 34% | -2.3% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 19.6% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 6.9% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 5.5% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.8% | 26.8% | -6.0% | 18.2% | 8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 9.1% | -9.5% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 14.1% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 8.6% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 18.2% | 9.9% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.2% | 21.2% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -12.6% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| White | 97.9% | 94% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 12.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 89.2% 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 | 94.1% | 89.2% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 88.5% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 9.8% | 9.4% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 0.4% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.1% | 76.7% | -0.6% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 21.8% | 13.5% | 8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.9% | 37.2% | 7.7% |
| Christian | 46.2% | 46.2% | 0.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newfield Drive was 22.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.0% lower than the Bagley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Newfield Drive has the 11th lowest crime rate of 83 local areas in Bagley and the 279th lowest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 Newfield Drive, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £207,000 | 2025-03-28 | £205,445 |
| 29 Newfield Drive, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £207,000 | 2025-02-14 | £209,215 |
| 70 Newfield Drive, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-03-01 | £305,428 |
| 56 Newfield Drive, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2021-09-24 | £186,813 |
| 64 Newfield Drive, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2021-08-27 | £214,526 |
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 227 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Martin Wilson School New Park Road , Castlefields SY1 2SP | 3out of 4 | 311 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Primary School Hemsworth Way , Ellesmere Road SY1 2AH | 3out of 4 | 772 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Pleasant Primary Whitemere Road , Mount Pleasant SY1 3BY | 3out of 4 | 1,063 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wilfred Owen School The Monkmoor Campus , Woodcote Way SY2 5SH | 3out of 4 | 1,181 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 | 1,762 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury Academy Corndon Crescent , SY1 4LL | 1out of 4 | 2,134 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory School Longden Road , SY3 9EE | 4out of 4 | 3,304 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meole Brace School Longden Road , SY3 9DW | 3out of 4 | 3,697 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 | 1,745 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severndale Specialist Academy Woodcote Way , Monkmoor SY2 5SH | 3out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winefride's Convent School Belmont , SY1 1TE | - not rated | 1,695 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury High School 32 Town Walls , Shrewsbury SY1 1TN | - not rated | 1,883 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prestfelde School London Road , SY2 6NZ | - not rated | 2,196 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tuition, Medical and Behaviour Support Service Central Office Admin , Sundorne Education Centre SY1 4RG | 3out of 4 | 2,254 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | 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 | 466 yd | |
| The Shrewsbury Ark | Rock And Fountain Inn, 32 Castle Foregate | 784 yd | |
| Pepes Piri Piri | 36 Ditherington Road, Shrewsbury | 830 yd | |
| Shrewsbury Prison Restaurant | Former Prison, The Dana | 903 yd | |
| Tandoori Cottage | 184 Monkmoor Road, Shrewsbury | 937 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar@Shrewsbury Freemasons Hall | Freemasons Hall, Crewe Street | 357 yd | |
| The Dolphin Inn | 48 St Michaels Street, Shrewsbury | 426 yd | |
| Press De Cuba@The Dolphin | 48 St Michaels Street, Shrewsbury | 426 yd | |
| The Coach Inn | Ditherington Road, Shrewsbury | 604 yd | |
| Dog And Pheasant | 20 Severn Street, Shrewsbury | 657 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilli Spice | 15 Haughmond Square, Spring Gardens | 308 yd | |
| Bamboo House | 46 New Park Road, Shrewsbury | 496 yd | |
| The Sea Fryer | 2 Ditherington Road, Shrewsbury | 622 yd | |
| Mandarin Chef | 4 Ditherington Road, Shrewsbury | 622 yd | |
| Frydays Fish Bar / Tasty Pizza | 34 Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury | 784 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 59 Ditherington Road, Shrewsbury | 875 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Michaels Recreation Ground BEDDOW CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 294 yd |
| Castle Walk Recreation Ground QUEEN STREET | tennis courts | 398 yd |
| Greenfields Recreation Ground FALSTAFF STREET | grass pitches | 640 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Shrewsbury) (Closed) 111-112 111-112 St. Michaels Street | health and fitness suite | 654 yd |
| Monkmoor Outdoor Recreation Centre MONKMOOR RECREATION CENTRE BUILDING MONKMOOR RECREATION CENTRE BUILDING RACECOURSE CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 832 yd |
| Shrewsbury Golf Driving Range TELFORD WAY | golf | 1,040 yd |
| The Wilfred Owen School (Monkmoor Campus) WOODCOTE WAY | artificial grass pitch | 1,084 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 | 21.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 21.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 21.4% |
| 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 | 46.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.34 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.34 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.