Wingfield Gardens, Shrewsbury, SY1 4BT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SY1 4BT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.6%	50.8%	-1.8%	51.0%	-0.2%
Male	47.4%	49.2%	1.8%	49.0%	0.2%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around SY1 4BT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	48%	51.3%	3.3%	37.9%	13.4%
Married: Opposite sex	30%	29.2%	-0.8%	44.2%	-15.0%
Married: Same sex	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	5.3%	3.7%	-1.6%	2.2%	1.5%
Divorced	11%	11.1%	0.1%	9.1%	2.0%
Widowed	4.8%	4.8%	0.0%	6.1%	-1.3%

Health

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	58.2%	48.7%	-9.5%	48.4%	0.3%
Good health	25.3%	33.9%	8.6%	33.6%	0.3%
Fair health	11.6%	13%	1.4%	12.7%	0.3%
Bad health	3.5%	3.4%	-0.1%	4.0%	-0.6%
Very bad health	1.3%	1%	-0.3%	1.2%	-0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 4BT this area, 30.3% 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 13.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	41%	30.3%	-10.7%	18.2%	12.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	19.8%	14.4%	-5.4%	9.6%	4.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.7%	19.6%	5.9%	13.4%	6.2%
Apprenticeship	2.6%	6.6%	4.0%	5.3%	1.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11%	12.9%	1.9%	16.9%	-4.0%
Degree or Similar	6.2%	13.7%	7.5%	33.8%	-20.1%
Other	5.7%	2.6%	-3.1%	2.8%	-0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% 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)
Bangladeshi	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.1%	-0.6%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1%	1.0%	0.8%	0.2%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.4%	0.4%
Mixed Other	0.5%	2.6%	2.1%	0.8%	1.8%
White	99.5%	94%	-5.5%	81.4%	12.6%
Other	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.6%	-0.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.4% 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	97.8%	92.4%	-5.4%	83.2%	9.2%
European Union	1.9%	6.8%	4.9%	6.1%	0.7%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.3%	0.3%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.6%	93.4%	-4.2%	83.2%	10.2%
10+ Years	0%	2.4%	2.4%	9.8%	-7.4%
5-10 Years	0.5%	2.1%	1.6%	2.9%	-0.8%
2-5 Years	0.3%	1.6%	1.3%	2.2%	-0.6%
Less than 2 years	1.6%	0.5%	-1.1%	1.9%	-1.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	62.5%	76.7%	-14.2%
Ireland	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Lithuania	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Poland	2.6%	1.3%	1.3%
Romania	1.6%	0.9%	0.7%
Other EU countries	2.1%	1.5%	0.6%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
No passport held	29.4%	13.5%	15.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	53.9%	37.2%	16.7%
Christian	33.9%	46.2%	-12.3%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	2.9%	6.5%	-3.6%
Other religion	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Not answered	8.1%	6.0%	2.1%

Safety

Is Wingfield Gardens Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wingfield Gardens was 246.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 435.7% higher than the Bagley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Wingfield Gardens has the 3rd highest crime rate of 83 local areas in Bagley and the 34th highest crime rate of 998 local areas in Shropshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 106.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£36,000

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in SY1 4BT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Wingfield Gardens are based on 12 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Shrewsbury And Atcham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Wingfield Gardens, Shrewsbury, SY1 4BT

Estimated Average Property Prices for SY1 4BT

Average Price
£167,626

Semi-Detached
£166,746

Terraced
£168,066

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Wingfield Gardens

Average Price
£147,142

Semi-Detached
£131,741

Terraced
£154,842

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Wingfield GardensStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
44 Wingfield Gardens, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building	£162,000	2025-08-01	£159,404
39 Wingfield Gardens, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building	£149,995	2021-08-20	£174,771
39 Wingfield Gardens, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building	£132,000	2019-02-22	£178,508
44 Wingfield Gardens, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building	£100,000	2012-04-20	£168,932
60 Wingfield Gardens, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£103,000	2005-10-07	£170,315

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SY1 4BT

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	88
Part-Time Employee	57
Retired	31
Looking after home or family	21
Self-Employed	16
Long-Term Sick or disabled	16
Student (economically inactive)	15
Unemployed	13
Other	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	40
Human health and social work activities	16
Manufacturing	12
Education	11
Transport and storage	10
Other	9
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Construction	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Information and communication	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Mount Pleasant Infant School Bagley Drive , Mount Pleasant SY1 3BX	- not rated	196 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Mount Pleasant Junior School Whitemere Road , Mount Pleasant SY1 3BY	- not rated	303 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Mount Pleasant Primary Whitemere Road , Mount Pleasant SY1 3BY	- not rated	399 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Mount Pleasant Primary Whitemere Road , Mount Pleasant SY1 3BY	3out of 4	399 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Martin Wilson School New Park Road , Castlefields SY1 2SP	2out of 4	545 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Grange School Worcester Road , Harlescott Grange SY1 3LP	- not rated	1,362 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Grange School Worcester Road , Harlescott Grange SY1 3LP	- not rated	1,362 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Sundorne School and Sports College Corndon Crescent , Sundorne SY1 4LL	- not rated	1,627 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Shrewsbury Academy Corndon Crescent , SY1 4LL	2out of 4	1,627 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Shrewsbury Academy Corndon Crescent , SY1 2LL	- not rated	1,627 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Shrewsbury College Priory Road , SY1 1RX	- not rated	2,262 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Shrewsbury College of Arts and Technology London Road , SY2 6PR	- not rated	3,513 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Severndale Specialist Academy Woodcote Way , Monkmoor SY2 5SH	- not rated	1,202 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Severndale Hearne Way , Monkmoor SY2 5SL	- not rated	1,326 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Katharine Elliot School Hearne Way , Monkmoor SY2 5SL	- not rated	1,335 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Robert Clive Special School Hearne Way , Monkmoor SY2 5SL	- not rated	1,335 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Tuition, Medical and Behaviour Support Service Central Office Admin , Sundorne Education Centre SY1 4RG	3out of 4	1,934 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pepes Piri Piri	36 Ditherington Road, Shrewsbury	254 yd
Wrekin Housing Trust@Withywood	Withywood, Penson Way	1,057 yd
Cooper's Cafe	70 - 72 Ennerdale Road, Shrewsbury	1,087 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Coach Inn	Ditherington Road, Shrewsbury	156 yd
The Compass Inn	The Compasses Inn, 45 Long Row	281 yd
Bar@Shrewsbury Freemasons Hall	Freemasons Hall, Crewe Street	660 yd
Greenfields And District Bowling Club	Falstaff Street, Shrewsbury	669 yd
The Heathgates	2 Whitchurch Road, Shrewsbury	693 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Sea Fryer	2 Ditherington Road, Shrewsbury	182 yd
Mandarin Chef	4 Ditherington Road, Shrewsbury	182 yd
Flaming Great	57 Ditherington Road, Shrewsbury	215 yd
Tasty Food	28 Ditherington Road, Shrewsbury	253 yd
Pisces Fish Bar	36A Ditherington Road, Shrewsbury	253 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco Express	59 Ditherington Road, Shrewsbury		250 yd
Morrisons Supermarket	W M Morrison Supermarkets Plc, Whitchurch Road		775 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Greenfields Recreation Ground FALSTAFF STREET	grass pitches	509 yd
St Michaels Recreation Ground BEDDOW CLOSE	grass pitches, tennis courts	769 yd
Shrewsbury Golf Driving Range TELFORD WAY	golf	922 yd
Reman Services Cricket Club Albert Road	grass pitches	998 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	53.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	116.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	11 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.