Onslow Drive is in Shrewsbury and in Shrewsbury And Atcham district. SY1 3DF 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 Onslow Drive, Shrewsbury, SY1 3DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY1 3DX, SY1 3DE, SY1 3DN, SY1 3DY, SY1 3DJ, SY1 3DQ, SY1 3DD, SY1 3DZ, SY1 3DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SY1 3DF has a slightly higher male population, with 53% 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 | 49.5% | 47% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -4.0% |
| Male | 50.5% | 53% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 4.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SY1 3DF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.9% | 36.3% | 10.4% | 37.9% | -1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.6% | 52.4% | -6.2% | 44.2% | 8.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 6% | 7.7% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 3.6% | -4.0% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 46% | 44.3% | -1.7% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 36.5% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 10.8% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 6.4% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 20.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.1% | 14.1% | -11.0% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 8.8% | -7.5% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 18.1% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.6% | 10.4% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 5.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 25.7% | 11.8% | 16.9% | 8.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.1% | 20.9% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -12.9% |
| Other | 6.4% | 2% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.4% | 98% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 92.9% 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 | 94.9% | 92.9% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 5.7% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 92.6% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 4% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.4% | 76.7% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.5% | 13.5% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.6% | 37.2% | 2.4% |
| Christian | 52.3% | 46.2% | 6.1% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Onslow Drive was 39.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.8% lower than the Bagley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Onslow Drive has the 25th lowest crime rate of 83 local areas in Bagley and the 491st highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Onslow Drive, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2024-01-17 | £276,446 |
| 13 Onslow Drive, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2022-11-11 | £286,536 |
| 5 Onslow Drive, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2019-01-28 | £261,497 |
| 1 Onslow Drive, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2016-01-29 | £223,941 |
| 16 Onslow Drive, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2015-02-27 | £278,075 |
SY1 3DF 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 | 94 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 365 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary School Bainbridge Green , SY1 3QR | 3out of 4 | 926 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Primary School Hemsworth Way , Ellesmere Road SY1 2AH | 3out of 4 | 1,051 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Martin Wilson School New Park Road , Castlefields SY1 2SP | 3out of 4 | 1,306 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery New Park Road , Castlefields SY1 2SP | 3out of 4 | 1,332 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,655 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvidere School Crowmere Road , SY2 5LA | 4out of 4 | 2,889 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory School Longden Road , SY3 9EE | 4out of 4 | 4,366 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meole Brace School Longden Road , SY3 9DW | 3out of 4 | 4,797 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 | 2,687 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 | 1,874 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Prepatoria School 7 Park Plaza , Battlefield Enterprise Park SY1 3AF | - not rated | 2,004 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 | 2,193 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winefride's Convent School Belmont , SY1 1TE | - not rated | 2,873 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury High School 32 Town Walls , Shrewsbury SY1 1TN | - not rated | 2,992 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper's Cafe | 70 - 72 Ennerdale Road, Shrewsbury | 697 yd | |
| Pepes Piri Piri | 36 Ditherington Road, Shrewsbury | 731 yd | |
| Hencote | Hencote Farm, Cross Hill | 736 yd | |
| Rashers | 29 Ennerdale Road, Shrewsbury | 798 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Wagon Inn | Mount Pleasant Road, Shrewsbury | 273 yd | |
| The Compass Inn | The Compasses Inn, 45 Long Row | 520 yd | |
| The Heathgates | 2 Whitchurch Road, Shrewsbury | 744 yd | |
| The Coach Inn | Ditherington Road, Shrewsbury | 836 yd | |
| Sentinel Cricket Club | Albert Road, Shrewsbury | 909 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peking Garden | 89 Mount Pleasant Road, Shrewsbury | 169 yd | |
| Snax Fish Bar | 93 Mount Pleasant Road, Shrewsbury | 169 yd | |
| Flaming Great | 57 Ditherington Road, Shrewsbury | 692 yd | |
| Tasty Food | 28 Ditherington Road, Shrewsbury | 731 yd | |
| Pisces Fish Bar | 36A Ditherington Road, Shrewsbury | 731 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Supermarket | W M Morrison Supermarkets Plc, Whitchurch Road | 623 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 59 Ditherington Road, Shrewsbury | 672 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grange Sports Centre (Shrewsbury) WORCESTER ROAD CAMPUS WORCESTER ROAD CAMPUS WORCESTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 758 yd |
| The Grange Primary School BAINBRIDGE GREEN | grass pitches | 944 yd |
| Greenfields Recreation Ground FALSTAFF STREET | grass pitches | 961 yd |
| Muscle Mania Gym & Fitness (Closed) Unit 7 Unit 7 Lancaster Road | health and fitness suite | 964 yd |
| Reman Services Cricket Club Albert Road | grass pitches | 1,038 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 | 33.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 131.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.