Weston Drive is in Shrewsbury and in Shrewsbury And Atcham district. SY1 3BU 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 Weston Drive, Shrewsbury, SY1 3BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY1 3BT, SY1 3BW, SY1 3BZ, SY1 3BP, SY1 3DA, SY1 3BJ, SY1 3BY, SY1 3DG, SY1 4DD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SY1 3BU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 50.3% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49.7% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 30.9% | 39.4% | 8.5% | 37.9% | 1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.6% | 43.5% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -0.7% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 8.9% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 5.9% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 50.5% | 44.6% | -5.9% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 38.6% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 12% | 4.4% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.4% | 16.7% | -9.7% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 13% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 16.7% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 7.4% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 20.4% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.9% | 25.9% | 10.0% | 33.8% | -7.9% |
| Other | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.9% | 97.9% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
In this area, 92.7% 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 | 94.5% | 92.7% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| European Union | 4% | 6.4% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 92.7% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 5.8% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.1% | 76.7% | -3.6% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 21.9% | 13.5% | 8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.3% | 37.2% | 6.1% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 46.2% | -2.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 11.8% | 6.0% | 5.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Weston Drive was 46.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.6% lower than the Bagley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Weston Drive has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 83 local areas in Bagley and the 420th highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Weston Drive, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-11-17 | £254,443 |
| 3 Weston Drive, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £242,150 | 2022-12-02 | £255,442 |
| 2 Weston Drive, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2021-09-10 | £222,970 |
| 9 Weston Drive, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2020-04-17 | £232,458 |
| 3 Weston Drive, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2019-09-19 | £237,147 |
SY1 3BU 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 | 114 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant Primary Whitemere Road , Mount Pleasant SY1 3BY | 3out of 4 | 73 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Primary School Hemsworth Way , Ellesmere Road SY1 2AH | 3out of 4 | 937 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Martin Wilson School New Park Road , Castlefields SY1 2SP | 3out of 4 | 1,004 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery New Park Road , Castlefields SY1 2SP | 3out of 4 | 1,037 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary School Bainbridge Green , SY1 3QR | 3out of 4 | 1,129 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,524 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvidere School Crowmere Road , SY2 5LA | 4out of 4 | 2,572 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory School Longden Road , SY3 9EE | 4out of 4 | 4,227 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meole Brace School Longden Road , SY3 9DW | 3out of 4 | 4,649 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 | 2,560 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 | 1,561 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tuition, Medical and Behaviour Support Service Central Office Admin , Sundorne Education Centre SY1 4RG | 3out of 4 | 1,988 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Prepatoria School 7 Park Plaza , Battlefield Enterprise Park SY1 3AF | - not rated | 2,240 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winefride's Convent School Belmont , SY1 1TE | - not rated | 2,689 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury High School 32 Town Walls , Shrewsbury SY1 1TN | - not rated | 2,828 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepes Piri Piri | 36 Ditherington Road, Shrewsbury | 414 yd | |
| Cooper's Cafe | 70 - 72 Ennerdale Road, Shrewsbury | 732 yd | |
| Rashers | 29 Ennerdale Road, Shrewsbury | 851 yd | |
| Hencote | Hencote Farm, Cross Hill | 1,051 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Compass Inn | The Compasses Inn, 45 Long Row | 203 yd | |
| Steam Wagon Inn | Mount Pleasant Road, Shrewsbury | 484 yd | |
| The Heathgates | 2 Whitchurch Road, Shrewsbury | 529 yd | |
| The Coach Inn | Ditherington Road, Shrewsbury | 540 yd | |
| Sentinel Cricket Club | Albert Road, Shrewsbury | 726 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flaming Great | 57 Ditherington Road, Shrewsbury | 375 yd | |
| Peking Garden | 89 Mount Pleasant Road, Shrewsbury | 402 yd | |
| Snax Fish Bar | 93 Mount Pleasant Road, Shrewsbury | 402 yd | |
| Tasty Food | 28 Ditherington Road, Shrewsbury | 414 yd | |
| Pisces Fish Bar | 36A Ditherington Road, Shrewsbury | 414 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 59 Ditherington Road, Shrewsbury | 355 yd | |
| Morrisons Supermarket | W M Morrison Supermarkets Plc, Whitchurch Road | 497 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Greenfields Recreation Ground FALSTAFF STREET | grass pitches | 799 yd |
| Reman Services Cricket Club Albert Road | grass pitches | 854 yd |
| Grange Sports Centre (Shrewsbury) WORCESTER ROAD CAMPUS WORCESTER ROAD CAMPUS WORCESTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 927 yd |
| Muscle Mania Gym & Fitness (Closed) Unit 7 Unit 7 Lancaster Road | health and fitness suite | 1,064 yd |
| Shrewsbury Golf Driving Range TELFORD WAY | golf | 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 | 56.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 76.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.