Overstone is in Shrewsbury and in Shrewsbury And Atcham district. SY1 3XB 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 Overstone, Shrewsbury, SY1 3XB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY1 3RS, SY1 3XD, SY1 3RR, SY1 3XA, SY1 3RL, SY1 3PZ, SY1 3RN, SY1 3QA, SY1 3RG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SY1 3XB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.1% | 54.4% | -0.7% | 51.0% | 3.4% |
| Male | 44.9% | 45.6% | 0.7% | 49.0% | -3.4% |
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 | 28.1% | 27.9% | -0.2% | 37.9% | -10.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.4% | 41.2% | -2.2% | 44.2% | -3.0% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 15.4% | 15.7% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 6.6% |
| Widowed | 10.9% | 13.2% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (60.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 27.2% | 35% | 7.8% | 48.4% | -13.4% |
| Good health | 37% | 25.5% | -11.5% | 33.6% | -8.1% |
| Fair health | 21.3% | 24.3% | 3.0% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| Bad health | 14.6% | 10.7% | -3.9% | 4.0% | 6.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
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.
In the area around SY1 3XB this area, 33.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 15.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.9% | 33.3% | -5.6% | 18.2% | 15.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 13.7% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 9.8% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 14.2% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.9% | 15.2% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -18.6% |
| Other | 3.2% | 3.9% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.7% 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% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 100% | 93.7% | -6.3% | 81.4% | 12.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 91.2% 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 | 98.8% | 91.2% | -7.6% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 5.4% | 4.2% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 91.2% | -7.2% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59% | 76.7% | -17.7% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 35.6% | 13.5% | 22.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.2% | 37.2% | 0.0% |
| Christian | 52.3% | 46.2% | 6.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Overstone was 61.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.9% higher than the Bagley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Overstone has the 41st lowest crime rate of 83 local areas in Bagley and the 311th highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Overstone, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-06-08 | £207,145 |
| 6 Overstone, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2017-03-31 | £203,549 |
| 7 Overstone, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £144,950 | 2014-07-08 | £234,628 |
| 1 Overstone, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £69,000 | 2004-07-05 | £125,964 |
| 8 Overstone, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £49,000 | 2003-02-10 | £116,389 |
SY1 3XB 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SY1 3XB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 71 |
| Full-Time Employee | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 527 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary School Bainbridge Green , SY1 3QR | 3out of 4 | 692 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Pleasant Primary Whitemere Road , Mount Pleasant SY1 3BY | 3out of 4 | 1,842 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sundorne Infant School and Nursery Corndon Crescent , Sundorne Road SY1 4LE | 2out of 4 | 2,107 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlescott Junior School Featherbed Lane , SY1 4QN | 3out of 4 | 2,421 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 | 2,035 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvidere School Crowmere Road , SY2 5LA | 4out of 4 | 4,174 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 | 4,127 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 | 510 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 | 2,749 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Severndale Specialist Academy Woodcote Way , Monkmoor SY2 5SH | 3out of 4 | 3,105 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winefride's Convent School Belmont , SY1 1TE | - not rated | 4,370 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury High School 32 Town Walls , Shrewsbury SY1 1TN | - not rated | 4,470 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 | 510 yd | |
| Fast Trak Diner | Unit 14, Yeomanry Road | 669 yd | |
| Victoria's Breakfast And Lunch Bar | Unit 43, Rural Enterprise Centre | 863 yd | |
| Riversway Elim Church Centre | Elim Church, The Elim Centre | 951 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Harry Hotspur | Harlescott Lane, Shrewsbury | 638 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grange Fryer | 18 Grafton Mews, Shrewsbury | 298 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Harlescott | Eurogarages Ltd, Harlescott Service Station | 1,071 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Waincott Recreation Ground WAINCOTT | grass pitches | 222 yd |
| Kynaston Road Recreation Ground KYNASTON ROAD | grass pitches | 599 yd |
| The Grange Primary School BAINBRIDGE GREEN | grass pitches | 618 yd |
| Grange Sports Centre (Shrewsbury) WORCESTER ROAD CAMPUS WORCESTER ROAD CAMPUS WORCESTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 916 yd |
| Muscle Mania Gym & Fitness (Closed) Unit 7 Unit 7 Lancaster Road | health and fitness suite | 1,004 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 | 101 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 177 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.