Harley Drive is in Shrewsbury and in Shrewsbury And Atcham district. SY1 3ET 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 Harley Drive, Shrewsbury, SY1 3ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY1 3EX, SY1 3EY, SY1 3ES, SY1 3EU, SY1 3HA, SY1 3NB, SY1 3HE, SY1 3ER, SY1 3HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SY1 3ET is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 51.3% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 51.5% | 48.7% | -2.8% | 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 | 22.4% | 32.7% | 10.3% | 37.9% | -5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.2% | 50.8% | -9.4% | 44.2% | 6.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 8.3% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 6% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45% | 47.2% | 2.2% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 42% | 36.8% | -5.2% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 12.9% | 2.8% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 20.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.5% | 12% | -8.5% | 18.2% | -6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.8% | 13.5% | -7.3% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 20.7% | 2.6% | 13.4% | 7.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 10.5% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 19.5% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.4% | 20.3% | 2.9% | 33.8% | -13.5% |
| Other | 5% | 3.4% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.4% 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 | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.7% | 99.4% | 2.7% | 81.4% | 18.0% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.9% 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 | 96.7% | 95.9% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 95.6% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0.3% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.8% | 76.7% | 5.1% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 15.1% | 13.5% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37% | 37.2% | -0.2% |
| Christian | 57.1% | 46.2% | 10.9% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harley Drive was 11.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.4% lower than the Bagley average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Harley Drive has the 5th lowest crime rate of 83 local areas in Bagley and the 93rd lowest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.3%.

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 Harley Drive, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-01-25 | £263,520 |
| 7 Harley Drive, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £214,000 | 2017-01-05 | £322,764 |
| 6 Harley Drive, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2012-10-23 | £322,429 |
| 4 Harley Drive, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £168,500 | 2007-09-28 | £250,554 |
| 8 Harley Drive, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £149,950 | 2004-08-19 | £273,043 |
SY1 3ET 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 | 98 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Primary School Bainbridge Green , SY1 3QR | 3out of 4 | 386 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Pleasant Primary Whitemere Road , Mount Pleasant SY1 3BY | 3out of 4 | 816 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacres Primary School Rutland , Off York Road SY1 3QG | 3out of 4 | 986 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sundorne Infant School and Nursery Corndon Crescent , Sundorne Road SY1 4LE | 2out of 4 | 1,415 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Primary School Hemsworth Way , Ellesmere Road SY1 2AH | 3out of 4 | 1,601 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 | 1,414 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvidere School Crowmere Road , SY2 5LA | 4out of 4 | 3,169 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory School Longden Road , SY3 9EE | 4out of 4 | 4,916 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meole Brace School Longden Road , SY3 9DW | 3out of 4 | 5,346 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 | 3,237 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 | 1,497 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 | 2,064 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Severndale Specialist Academy Woodcote Way , Monkmoor SY2 5SH | 3out of 4 | 2,108 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winefride's Convent School Belmont , SY1 1TE | - not rated | 3,412 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury High School 32 Town Walls , Shrewsbury SY1 1TN | - not rated | 3,538 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 | 374 yd | |
| Rashers | 29 Ennerdale Road, Shrewsbury | 397 yd | |
| Riversway Elim Church Centre | Elim Church, The Elim Centre | 594 yd | |
| Hencote | Hencote Farm, Cross Hill | 770 yd | |
| Kendal Delights | Unit C, Kendal Court | 964 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Wagon Inn | Mount Pleasant Road, Shrewsbury | 280 yd | |
| The Heathgates | 2 Whitchurch Road, Shrewsbury | 828 yd | |
| Sentinel Cricket Club | Albert Road, Shrewsbury | 882 yd | |
| The Compass Inn | The Compasses Inn, 45 Long Row | 897 yd | |
| Harlescott Social Club | Roseway, Shrewsbury | 1,027 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peking Garden | 89 Mount Pleasant Road, Shrewsbury | 383 yd | |
| Snax Fish Bar | 93 Mount Pleasant Road, Shrewsbury | 383 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 69 Whitchurch Road, Shrewsbury | 767 yd | |
| Eato's | 75 Whitchurch Road, Shrewsbury | 777 yd | |
| Arki's Fish Bar | 63 Whitchurch Road, Shrewsbury | 777 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Supermarket | W M Morrison Supermarkets Plc, Whitchurch Road | 620 yd | |
| Sainsburys Harlescott | Eurogarages Ltd, Harlescott Service Station | 1,015 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 59 Ditherington Road, Shrewsbury | 1,030 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 | 211 yd |
| The Grange Primary School BAINBRIDGE GREEN | grass pitches | 429 yd |
| Muscle Mania Gym & Fitness (Closed) Unit 7 Unit 7 Lancaster Road | health and fitness suite | 461 yd |
| Kynaston Road Recreation Ground KYNASTON ROAD | grass pitches | 733 yd |
| Reman Services Cricket Club Albert Road | grass pitches | 981 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 92.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.