York Road is in Shrewsbury and in Shrewsbury And Atcham district. SY1 3QA 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 York Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 3QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY1 3RL, SY1 3PX, SY1 3PZ, SY1 3PT, SY1 3RN, SY1 3RQ, SY1 3PP, SY1 3QD, SY1 3QB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SY1 3QA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50.2% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.8% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 3QA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.6% 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 | 28.5% | 27.9% | -0.6% | 37.9% | -10.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.3% | 51.6% | 2.3% | 44.2% | 7.4% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 14.8% | 11.9% | -2.9% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 6.6% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 42.6% | 45% | 2.4% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 39% | 35.9% | -3.1% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 13.8% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 4% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 16.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.8% | 20% | -4.8% | 18.2% | 1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 9.4% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 20% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 8.6% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 24.1% | 9.3% | 16.9% | 7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.6% | 16.3% | 0.7% | 33.8% | -17.5% |
| Other | 4.4% | 1.6% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 100% | 97.3% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
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 | 97% | 92.9% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 6.1% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 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 | 96.4% | 92.9% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.8% | 76.7% | -0.9% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 18.5% | 13.5% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.2% | 37.2% | 9.0% |
| Christian | 48.8% | 46.2% | 2.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around York Road was 77.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.2% higher than the Bagley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
York Road has the 30th highest crime rate of 83 local areas in Bagley and the 227th highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 315 York Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £164,995 | 2021-06-25 | £208,475 |
| 307 York Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2020-11-13 | £242,978 |
| 316 York Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2018-05-09 | £232,552 |
| 311 York Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £139,000 | 2018-01-19 | £203,768 |
| 318 York Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2017-11-17 | £210,475 |
SY1 3QA 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 | 89 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 340 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary School Bainbridge Green , SY1 3QR | 3out of 4 | 561 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Pleasant Primary Whitemere Road , Mount Pleasant SY1 3BY | 3out of 4 | 1,751 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sundorne Infant School and Nursery Corndon Crescent , Sundorne Road SY1 4LE | 2out of 4 | 1,916 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlescott Junior School Featherbed Lane , SY1 4QN | 3out of 4 | 2,222 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,841 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvidere School Crowmere Road , SY2 5LA | 4out of 4 | 4,023 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 | 4,099 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 | 560 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 | 2,555 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Severndale Specialist Academy Woodcote Way , Monkmoor SY2 5SH | 3out of 4 | 2,954 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winefride's Convent School Belmont , SY1 1TE | - not rated | 4,318 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury High School 32 Town Walls , Shrewsbury SY1 1TN | - not rated | 4,428 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill's Kitchen | March Way, Shrewsbury | 420 yd | |
| Fast Trak Diner | Unit 14, Yeomanry Road | 684 yd | |
| Riversway Elim Church Centre | Elim Church, The Elim Centre | 765 yd | |
| Victoria's Breakfast And Lunch Bar | Unit 43, Rural Enterprise Centre | 791 yd | |
| Hollywood Bowl | Holywood Bowl, Brixton Way | 978 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Harry Hotspur | Harlescott Lane, Shrewsbury | 463 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grange Fryer | 18 Grafton Mews, Shrewsbury | 121 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Harlescott | Eurogarages Ltd, Harlescott Service Station | 873 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Waincott Recreation Ground WAINCOTT | grass pitches | 357 yd |
| Kynaston Road Recreation Ground KYNASTON ROAD | grass pitches | 405 yd |
| The Grange Primary School BAINBRIDGE GREEN | grass pitches | 510 yd |
| Grange Sports Centre (Shrewsbury) WORCESTER ROAD CAMPUS WORCESTER ROAD CAMPUS WORCESTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 783 yd |
| Muscle Mania Gym & Fitness (Closed) Unit 7 Unit 7 Lancaster Road | health and fitness suite | 832 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 | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.0% |
| 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 | 125.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.