Harlescott Crescent is in Shrewsbury and in Shrewsbury And Atcham district. SY1 3AU is located in the Harlescott 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 Harlescott Crescent, Shrewsbury, SY1 3AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY1 3JL, SY1 3JW, SY1 3AR, SY1 3JN, SY1 3JP, SY1 3JQ, SY1 3AX, SY1 3JH, SY1 3JJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SY1 3AU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 50.7% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 48.1% | 49.3% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 31.1% | 32.7% | 1.6% | 37.9% | -5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49% | 50.4% | 1.4% | 44.2% | 6.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 6.5% | -3.6% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 6.9% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 45.8% | 46.8% | 1.0% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 33.6% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 16.6% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 3.9% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.1% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.1% | 14.4% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 12.4% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 13.6% | -6.6% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.2% | 10.8% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 5.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 20% | 4.0% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.3% | 26.4% | 8.1% | 33.8% | -7.4% |
| Other | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 98.4% | 94.9% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 13.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
In this area, 94.6% 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 | 94.8% | 94.6% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 94.3% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.8% | 76.7% | 6.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 14.9% | 13.5% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.6% | 37.2% | 7.4% |
| Christian | 44.6% | 46.2% | -1.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Not answered | 9.5% | 6.0% | 3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harlescott Crescent was 168.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 195.3% higher than the Bagley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Harlescott Crescent has the 9th highest crime rate of 83 local areas in Bagley and the 61st highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Harlescott Crescent, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2023-07-07 | £290,030 |
| 15 Harlescott Crescent, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £227,000 | 2020-10-29 | £289,432 |
| 11A Harlescott Crescent, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2020-09-25 | £284,627 |
| 39 Harlescott Crescent, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2019-07-26 | £244,286 |
| 8 Harlescott Crescent, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2019-05-01 | £293,232 |
SY1 3AU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenacres Primary School Rutland , Off York Road SY1 3QG | 3out of 4 | 304 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary School Bainbridge Green , SY1 3QR | 3out of 4 | 573 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sundorne Infant School and Nursery Corndon Crescent , Sundorne Road SY1 4LE | 2out of 4 | 1,382 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlescott Junior School Featherbed Lane , SY1 4QN | 3out of 4 | 1,632 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Pleasant Primary Whitemere Road , Mount Pleasant SY1 3BY | 3out of 4 | 1,635 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury Academy Corndon Crescent , SY1 4LL | 1out of 4 | 1,287 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvidere School Crowmere Road , SY2 5LA | 4out of 4 | 3,627 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 | 4,109 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Prepatoria School 7 Park Plaza , Battlefield Enterprise Park SY1 3AF | - not rated | 951 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 | 1,998 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Severndale Specialist Academy Woodcote Way , Monkmoor SY2 5SH | 3out of 4 | 2,569 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winefride's Convent School Belmont , SY1 1TE | - not rated | 4,251 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury High School 32 Town Walls , Shrewsbury SY1 1TN | - not rated | 4,391 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riversway Elim Church Centre | Elim Church, The Elim Centre | 360 yd | |
| Hollywood Bowl | Holywood Bowl, Brixton Way | 389 yd | |
| Bill's Kitchen | March Way, Shrewsbury | 608 yd | |
| Rashers | 29 Ennerdale Road, Shrewsbury | 738 yd | |
| Kendal Delights | Unit C, Kendal Court | 755 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Harry Hotspur | Harlescott Lane, Shrewsbury | 306 yd | |
| Harlescott Social Club | Roseway, Shrewsbury | 876 yd | |
| The Featherbed | Earls Park, Battlefield Road | 1,073 yd | |
| Red Lion | 29 Battlefield Road, Shrewsbury | 1,073 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grange Fryer | 18 Grafton Mews, Shrewsbury | 519 yd | |
| Caprinos Pizza | Harlescott Lane, Shrewsbury | 617 yd | |
| Greggs | Harlescott Lane, Shrewsbury | 617 yd | |
| Star Fish Bar | Unit 3, 198 Whitchurch Road | 832 yd | |
| Eato's | 75 Whitchurch Road, Shrewsbury | 1,007 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Harlescott | Eurogarages Ltd, Harlescott Service Station | 280 yd | |
| Lidl | Whitchurch Road, Shrewsbury | 669 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Battlefield Road, Shrewsbury | 1,073 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kynaston Road Recreation Ground KYNASTON ROAD | grass pitches | 244 yd |
| Muscle Mania Gym & Fitness (Closed) Unit 7 Unit 7 Lancaster Road | health and fitness suite | 505 yd |
| The Grange Primary School BAINBRIDGE GREEN | grass pitches | 635 yd |
| Grange Sports Centre (Shrewsbury) WORCESTER ROAD CAMPUS WORCESTER ROAD CAMPUS WORCESTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 675 yd |
| Waincott Recreation Ground WAINCOTT | grass pitches | 903 yd |
| Simply Gym Shrewsbury (Closed) Henley Way | health and fitness suite | 1,019 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 | 72.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.