Pikemen Avenue is in Shrewsbury and in Shropshire district. SY1 4FE is located in the Battlefield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Shrewsbury and Atcham. This postcode has been in use since 2016-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pikemen Avenue, Shrewsbury, SY1 4FE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY1 4FF, SY1 4FB, SY1 4FA, SY1 4FD, SY1 4FH, SY1 4FG, SY1 4YF, SY1 4YE, SY1 4YP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SY1 4FE 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 | 53.1% | 50.2% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 46.9% | 49.8% | 2.9% | 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 area around SY1 4FE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.6% 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 | 42.1% | 49.6% | 7.5% | 37.9% | 11.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.9% | 36.3% | -6.6% | 44.2% | -7.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 11.4% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 3% | 0.7% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.9% | 59.8% | 4.9% | 48.4% | 11.4% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 31.9% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 5.6% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -7.1% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 4FE this area, 6.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.8% | 6.5% | -9.3% | 18.2% | -11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 7% | -7.4% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 14.1% | -6.1% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 7.8% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 25.8% | 11.1% | 16.9% | 8.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.3% | 35.4% | 9.1% | 33.8% | 1.6% |
| Other | 4.2% | 3.4% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% 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 | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 98.2% | 93.1% | -5.1% | 81.4% | 11.7% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 89.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.9% | 89.5% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 6.5% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 89.2% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 5.2% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.3% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.2% | 76.7% | 3.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.3% | 37.2% | 13.1% |
| Christian | 42.5% | 46.2% | -3.7% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pikemen Avenue was 29.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.7% lower than the Battlefield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pikemen Avenue has the 6th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Battlefield and the 370th lowest crime rate of 998 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% 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 Pikemen Avenue, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2025-10-31 | £202,479 |
| 26 Pikemen Avenue, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £293,000 | 2025-03-13 | £295,307 |
| 11 Pikemen Avenue, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2022-01-25 | £201,954 |
| 10 Pikemen Avenue, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2021-12-06 | £122,480 |
| 1 Pikemen Avenue, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2021-09-24 | £306,023 |
SY1 4FE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 265 |
| Part-Time Employee | 72 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 76 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Other | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlescott Junior School Featherbed Lane , SY1 4QN | - not rated | 988 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlescott Junior School Featherbed Lane , SY1 4QN | 3out of 4 | 988 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sundorne Infant School and Nursery Featherbed Lane , SY1 4QN | - not rated | 1,441 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sundorne Infant School and Nursery Featherbed Lane , SY1 4QN | 3out of 4 | 1,441 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacres Primary School Rutland , Off York Road SY1 3QG | - not rated | 1,674 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sundorne School and Sports College Corndon Crescent , Sundorne SY1 4LL | - not rated | 1,289 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury Academy Corndon Crescent , SY1 4LL | 2out of 4 | 1,289 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury Academy Corndon Crescent , SY1 2LL | - not rated | 1,289 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sundorne School and Sports College Corndon Crescent , Sundorne SY1 4LL | - not rated | 1,289 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange School Worcester Road , Harlescott Grange SY1 3LP | - not rated | 1,977 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury College Priory Road , SY1 1RX | - not rated | 5,098 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury College of Arts and Technology London Road , SY2 6PR | - not rated | 5,349 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 | 1,600 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlescott House School Harlescott Lane , SY1 3BA | - not rated | 1,812 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Prepatoria School 7 Park Plaza , Battlefield Enterprise Park SY1 3AF | - not rated | 2,089 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Severndale Hearne Way , Monkmoor SY2 5SL | - not rated | 2,703 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Katharine Elliot School Hearne Way , Monkmoor SY2 5SL | - not rated | 2,807 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | Earls Park, Shrewsbury | 391 yd | |
| Tesco Cafe Family Dining Restaurant | Tesco Extra, Battlefield Road | 391 yd | |
| Iceland Cafe @The Range | The Range, Units 1 And 2 Sundorne Retail Park | 407 yd | |
| Cafe Pausa @ Dunelm | Dunelm Soft Furnishings Ltd, 5 Sundorne Retail Park | 407 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Costa, Arlington Way | 428 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion | 29 Battlefield Road, Shrewsbury | 391 yd | |
| The Featherbed | Earls Park, Battlefield Road | 391 yd | |
| Two Henrys | Robert Jones Way, Battlefield | 843 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit 5, Battlefield Road | 391 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 5 Battlefield Road, Shrewsbury | 391 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! @ Tesco Extra | Tesco Extra, Battlefield Road | 391 yd | |
| Caprinos Pizza | Harlescott Lane, Shrewsbury | 944 yd | |
| Greggs | Harlescott Lane, Shrewsbury | 944 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Extra | Battlefield Road, Shrewsbury | 391 yd | |
| Lidl | Whitchurch Road, Shrewsbury | 927 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Xercise4Less (Shrewsbury) SUNDORNE RETAIL PARK SUNDORNE RETAIL PARK ARLINGTON WAY | health and fitness suite | 391 yd |
| Simply Gym Shrewsbury (Closed) Henley Way | health and fitness suite | 568 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 | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 20.07 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 20.07 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.29 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.