Tilbrook Drive is in Shrewsbury and in Shrewsbury And Atcham district. SY1 2TW 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 Tilbrook Drive, Shrewsbury, SY1 2TW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY1 2TN, SY1 2TR, SY1 2TP, SY1 2SP, SY1 2UE, SY1 2TZ, SY1 2SW, SY1 2TT, SY1 2TY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SY1 2TW is primarily male, with 54.8% 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 | 46% | 45.2% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -5.8% |
| Male | 54% | 54.8% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 5.8% |
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 | 34.6% | 32.6% | -2.0% | 37.9% | -5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38% | 35.4% | -2.6% | 44.2% | -8.8% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 14.5% | 18% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 8.9% |
| Widowed | 10.1% | 11.2% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 29.4% | 29% | -0.4% | 48.4% | -19.4% |
| Good health | 40.6% | 37.6% | -3.0% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 22.5% | 23.1% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 10.4% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 8.1% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 25.1% | 24.4% | -0.7% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 9.1% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 15.3% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 6.8% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 13.1% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.2% | 25.6% | 4.4% | 33.8% | -8.2% |
| Other | 7.8% | 5.7% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 2.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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 | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 0.5% | -2.2% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 95.7% | 97.3% | 1.6% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 87.2% 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 | 90.4% | 87.2% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 7% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 1.1% | -3.2% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.4% | 86.2% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 7.4% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 4.2% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.9% | 76.7% | -4.8% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 4.9% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 21.1% | 13.5% | 7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.6% | 37.2% | -7.6% |
| Christian | 62.9% | 46.2% | 16.7% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tilbrook Drive was 57.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.8% higher than the Bagley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tilbrook Drive has the 39th lowest crime rate of 83 local areas in Bagley and the 331st highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Tilbrook Drive, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £223,000 | 2022-02-04 | £255,098 |
| 3 Tilbrook Drive, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2020-02-28 | £190,233 |
| 5 Tilbrook Drive, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2011-09-30 | £213,449 |
| 1 Tilbrook Drive, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2001-11-30 | £262,686 |
| 3 Tilbrook Drive, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £51,000 | 1998-06-22 | £232,358 |
The percentage of retired residents living in SY1 2TW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 73 |
| Full-Time Employee | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 93 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Martin Wilson School New Park Road , Castlefields SY1 2SP | 3out of 4 | 154 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Primary School Hemsworth Way , Ellesmere Road SY1 2AH | 3out of 4 | 940 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wilfred Owen School The Monkmoor Campus , Woodcote Way SY2 5SH | 3out of 4 | 973 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Pleasant Primary Whitemere Road , Mount Pleasant SY1 3BY | 3out of 4 | 1,067 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 | 1,608 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury Academy Corndon Crescent , SY1 4LL | 1out of 4 | 1,983 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory School Longden Road , SY3 9EE | 4out of 4 | 3,458 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meole Brace School Longden Road , SY3 9DW | 3out of 4 | 3,841 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 | 1,930 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 | 891 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winefride's Convent School Belmont , SY1 1TE | - not rated | 1,841 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury High School 32 Town Walls , Shrewsbury SY1 1TN | - not rated | 2,041 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tuition, Medical and Behaviour Support Service Central Office Admin , Sundorne Education Centre SY1 4RG | 3out of 4 | 2,064 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prestfelde School London Road , SY2 6NZ | - not rated | 2,145 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 | 540 yd | |
| Tandoori Cottage | 184 Monkmoor Road, Shrewsbury | 747 yd | |
| Pepes Piri Piri | 36 Ditherington Road, Shrewsbury | 775 yd | |
| The Shrewsbury Ark | Rock And Fountain Inn, 32 Castle Foregate | 981 yd | |
| Shrewsbury Prison Restaurant | Former Prison, The Dana | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar@Shrewsbury Freemasons Hall | Freemasons Hall, Crewe Street | 547 yd | |
| The Coach Inn | Ditherington Road, Shrewsbury | 590 yd | |
| The Dolphin Inn | 48 St Michaels Street, Shrewsbury | 633 yd | |
| Press De Cuba@The Dolphin | 48 St Michaels Street, Shrewsbury | 633 yd | |
| Monkmoor Hotel | 203 Monkmoor Road, Shrewsbury | 712 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilli Spice | 15 Haughmond Square, Spring Gardens | 435 yd | |
| The Sea Fryer | 2 Ditherington Road, Shrewsbury | 592 yd | |
| Mandarin Chef | 4 Ditherington Road, Shrewsbury | 592 yd | |
| Bamboo House | 46 New Park Road, Shrewsbury | 677 yd | |
| Lee Sing | 194 Monkmoor Road, Shrewsbury | 747 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 59 Ditherington Road, Shrewsbury | 828 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Walk Recreation Ground QUEEN STREET | tennis courts | 478 yd |
| St Michaels Recreation Ground BEDDOW CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 500 yd |
| Monkmoor Outdoor Recreation Centre MONKMOOR RECREATION CENTRE BUILDING MONKMOOR RECREATION CENTRE BUILDING RACECOURSE CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 691 yd |
| Greenfields Recreation Ground FALSTAFF STREET | grass pitches | 785 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Shrewsbury) (Closed) 111-112 111-112 St. Michaels Street | health and fitness suite | 853 yd |
| Shrewsbury Golf Driving Range TELFORD WAY | golf | 856 yd |
| The Wilfred Owen School (Monkmoor Campus) WOODCOTE WAY | artificial grass pitch | 877 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.