Ainsdale Drive is in Shrewsbury and in Shropshire district. SY1 3TL is located in the Harlescott electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Shrewsbury and Atcham. This postcode has been in use since 1991-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ainsdale Drive, Shrewsbury, SY1 3TL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY1 3LD, SY1 3EG, SY1 4DX, SY1 3TQ, SY1 3NR, SY1 3NJ, SY1 3LG, SY1 4DU, SY1 4EB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SY1 3TL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 48.6% | 49.1% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 51.4% | 50.9% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 3TL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.9% 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 | 24.5% | 28% | 3.5% | 37.9% | -9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.5% | 51.9% | -1.6% | 44.2% | 7.7% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 11.4% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 9.9% | 6.1% | -3.8% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 44.3% | 41.6% | -2.7% | 48.4% | -6.8% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 40.1% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 6.5% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 15.1% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.2% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -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 22.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.9% | 17.2% | -7.7% | 18.2% | -1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 12% | -5.2% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 17.6% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.4% | 10.1% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 18.7% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.1% | 22.1% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -11.7% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.4% | 95% | -4.4% | 81.4% | 13.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 91.8% 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 | 97.5% | 91.8% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 4.4% | 3.8% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 91.8% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.2% | 76.7% | 2.5% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 16.1% | 13.5% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.9% | 37.2% | -7.3% |
| Christian | 64.2% | 46.2% | 18.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ainsdale Drive was 465.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 716.1% higher than the Bagley average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Ainsdale Drive has the highest crime rate of 83 local areas in Bagley and the 11th highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 94.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction House Ainsdale Drive, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Other, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-10-31 | £174,803 |
| Hartshorne (Shrewsbury) Ltd Ainsdale Drive, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Other, an established residential building | £185,616 | 2018-02-13 | £229,821 |
SY1 3TL 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Primary School Bainbridge Green , SY1 3QR | 3out of 4 | 626 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Pleasant Primary Whitemere Road , Mount Pleasant SY1 3BY | 3out of 4 | 856 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sundorne Infant School and Nursery Corndon Crescent , Sundorne Road SY1 4LE | 2out of 4 | 963 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacres Primary School Rutland , Off York Road SY1 3QG | 3out of 4 | 1,057 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlescott Junior School Featherbed Lane , SY1 4QN | 3out of 4 | 1,516 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 | 965 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvidere School Crowmere Road , SY2 5LA | 4out of 4 | 2,873 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory School Longden Road , SY3 9EE | 4out of 4 | 5,005 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meole Brace School Longden Road , SY3 9DW | 3out of 4 | 5,422 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 | 3,344 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Medical and Behaviour Support Service Central Office Admin , Sundorne Education Centre SY1 4RG | 3out of 4 | 1,614 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Prepatoria School 7 Park Plaza , Battlefield Enterprise Park SY1 3AF | - not rated | 1,675 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Severndale Specialist Academy Woodcote Way , Monkmoor SY2 5SH | 3out of 4 | 1,804 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winefride's Convent School Belmont , SY1 1TE | - not rated | 3,445 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury High School 32 Town Walls , Shrewsbury SY1 1TN | - not rated | 3,597 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 | 86 yd | |
| Rashers | 29 Ennerdale Road, Shrewsbury | 111 yd | |
| Riversway Elim Church Centre | Elim Church, The Elim Centre | 475 yd | |
| Kendal Delights | Unit C, Kendal Court | 564 yd | |
| Hollywood Bowl | Holywood Bowl, Brixton Way | 741 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sentinel Cricket Club | Albert Road, Shrewsbury | 515 yd | |
| Steam Wagon Inn | Mount Pleasant Road, Shrewsbury | 553 yd | |
| The Heathgates | 2 Whitchurch Road, Shrewsbury | 558 yd | |
| Harlescott Social Club | Roseway, Shrewsbury | 601 yd | |
| The Compass Inn | The Compasses Inn, 45 Long Row | 847 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Johns | 69 Whitchurch Road, Shrewsbury | 324 yd | |
| Eato's | 75 Whitchurch Road, Shrewsbury | 330 yd | |
| Arki's Fish Bar | 63 Whitchurch Road, Shrewsbury | 330 yd | |
| Star Fish Bar | Unit 3, 198 Whitchurch Road | 582 yd | |
| Peking Garden | 89 Mount Pleasant Road, Shrewsbury | 629 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Supermarket | W M Morrison Supermarkets Plc, Whitchurch Road | 374 yd | |
| Sainsburys Harlescott | Eurogarages Ltd, Harlescott Service Station | 830 yd | |
| Lidl | Whitchurch Road, Shrewsbury | 877 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 59 Ditherington Road, Shrewsbury | 930 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Muscle Mania Gym & Fitness (Closed) Unit 7 Unit 7 Lancaster Road | health and fitness suite | 342 yd |
| Grange Sports Centre (Shrewsbury) WORCESTER ROAD CAMPUS WORCESTER ROAD CAMPUS WORCESTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 421 yd |
| Reman Services Cricket Club Albert Road | grass pitches | 582 yd |
| The Grange Primary School BAINBRIDGE GREEN | grass pitches | 724 yd |
| Kynaston Road Recreation Ground KYNASTON ROAD | grass pitches | 807 yd |
| Shrewsbury Academy CORNDON CRESCENT | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 863 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 | 83.3% |
| 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 | 16.7% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.