Tarvin Road is in Shrewsbury and in Shrewsbury And Atcham district. SY1 2TU 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 Tarvin Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 2TU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY1 2TX, SY1 2UA, SY1 2TT, SY1 2SL, SY1 2TY, SY1 2SB, SY1 2TZ, SY1 2SJ, SY1 2SF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SY1 2TU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% of residents 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 | 54.7% | 52.4% | -2.3% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 45.3% | 47.6% | 2.3% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 | 19% | 22.3% | 3.3% | 37.9% | -15.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.3% | 45.6% | -3.7% | 44.2% | 1.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 17.5% | 6.1% | 9.1% | 8.4% |
| Widowed | 16.6% | 10.7% | -5.9% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
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 | 31.8% | 35.3% | 3.5% | 48.4% | -13.1% |
| Good health | 40.8% | 41.5% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 7.9% |
| Fair health | 21.6% | 20.1% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 7.4% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 2.2% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 2TU this area, 31% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.5% | 31% | -4.5% | 18.2% | 12.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.1% | 5.9% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 14.8% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 7.4% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 12.8% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.9% | 25.1% | 4.2% | 33.8% | -8.7% |
| Other | 9% | 3% | -6.0% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 93.9% | 96% | 2.1% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.1% 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 | 92.2% | 94.1% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 0.5% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 1.4% | -2.3% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 3.6% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| 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 | 92.2% | 92.9% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79% | 76.7% | 2.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17% | 13.5% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.6% | 37.2% | 3.4% |
| Christian | 54.9% | 46.2% | 8.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tarvin Road was 83.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.5% higher than the Bagley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tarvin Road has the 28th highest crime rate of 83 local areas in Bagley and the 202nd highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Tarvin Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2025-03-14 | £268,190 |
| 3 Tarvin Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-05-16 | £262,516 |
| 17 Tarvin Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2020-07-10 | £229,039 |
| 3 Tarvin Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2019-11-25 | £220,150 |
| 7 Tarvin Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2019-07-19 | £205,432 |
SY1 2TU 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SY1 2TU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 87 |
| Full-Time Employee | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 346 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Martin Wilson School New Park Road , Castlefields SY1 2SP | 3out of 4 | 422 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Primary School Hemsworth Way , Ellesmere Road SY1 2AH | 3out of 4 | 941 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wilfred Owen School The Monkmoor Campus , Woodcote Way SY2 5SH | 3out of 4 | 1,157 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crowmoor Primary School and Nursery Crowmere Road , SY2 5JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,256 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,611 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury Academy Corndon Crescent , SY1 4LL | 1out of 4 | 2,252 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory School Longden Road , SY3 9EE | 4out of 4 | 3,191 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meole Brace School Longden Road , SY3 9DW | 3out of 4 | 3,572 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 | 1,687 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 | 1,068 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winefride's Convent School Belmont , SY1 1TE | - not rated | 1,573 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury High School 32 Town Walls , Shrewsbury SY1 1TN | - not rated | 1,777 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prestfelde School London Road , SY2 6NZ | - not rated | 1,989 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury School The Schools , SY3 7BA | - not rated | 2,194 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 276 yd | |
| The Shrewsbury Ark | Rock And Fountain Inn, 32 Castle Foregate | 769 yd | |
| Shrewsbury Prison Restaurant | Former Prison, The Dana | 805 yd | |
| Tandoori Cottage | 184 Monkmoor Road, Shrewsbury | 851 yd | |
| Hartlands Rest Home | Whitehall Street, Shrewsbury | 947 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar@Shrewsbury Freemasons Hall | Freemasons Hall, Crewe Street | 516 yd | |
| The Dolphin Inn | 48 St Michaels Street, Shrewsbury | 524 yd | |
| Press De Cuba@The Dolphin | 48 St Michaels Street, Shrewsbury | 524 yd | |
| Dog And Pheasant | 20 Severn Street, Shrewsbury | 552 yd | |
| The Abbey | 83 Monkmoor Road, Shrewsbury | 563 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bamboo House | 46 New Park Road, Shrewsbury | 448 yd | |
| Chilli Spice | 15 Haughmond Square, Spring Gardens | 512 yd | |
| Hyper | 75 Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury | 762 yd | |
| Peking Aroma | 74 Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury | 762 yd | |
| Monkmoor Fish Bar | 53 Monkmoor Road, Shrewsbury | 765 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 59 Ditherington Road, Shrewsbury | 1,062 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Walk Recreation Ground QUEEN STREET | tennis courts | 211 yd |
| St Michaels Recreation Ground BEDDOW CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 409 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Shrewsbury) (Closed) 111-112 111-112 St. Michaels Street | health and fitness suite | 650 yd |
| Monkmoor Outdoor Recreation Centre MONKMOOR RECREATION CENTRE BUILDING MONKMOOR RECREATION CENTRE BUILDING RACECOURSE CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 683 yd |
| Greenfields Recreation Ground FALSTAFF STREET | grass pitches | 830 yd |
| Gay Meadow (Shrewsbury Town Fc) (Closed) Abbey Foregate | grass pitches | 1,080 yd |
| The Wilfred Owen School (Monkmoor Campus) WOODCOTE WAY | artificial grass pitch | 1,081 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 | 100.0% |
| 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 | 31.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 111 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.