Albert Road is in Shrewsbury and in Shrewsbury And Atcham district. SY1 4HY is located in the Battlefield 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 Albert Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 4HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY1 4DS, SY1 4HU, SY1 4HX, SY1 4DT, SY1 4ED, SY1 4EE, SY1 4JF, SY1 4DU, SY1 4HZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SY1 4HY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% 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 | 49.9% | 53.5% | 3.6% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 50.1% | 46.5% | -3.6% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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 4HY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48% 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 | 37.3% | 48% | 10.7% | 37.9% | 10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.4% | 35.3% | -10.1% | 44.2% | -8.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 9.1% | -2.4% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.3%) 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 | 44.6% | 51.3% | 6.7% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 34% | -5.3% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 10.9% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 19%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.8% | 18.3% | -2.5% | 18.2% | 0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20% | 15.4% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 19.4% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.7% | 9.9% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 14.7% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.8% | 19% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -14.8% |
| Other | 5.8% | 3.3% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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 African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.1% | 98.3% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
In this area, 93% 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 | 96.5% | 93% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 5.3% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 92.5% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.5% | 76.7% | -9.2% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 26.6% | 13.5% | 13.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.3% | 37.2% | 10.1% |
| Christian | 45.4% | 46.2% | -0.8% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Albert Road was 57.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.4% lower than the Battlefield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Albert Road has the 12th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Battlefield and the 332nd highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 Albert Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-10-18 | £197,838 |
| 70 Albert Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £147,500 | 2024-03-01 | £165,176 |
| 74 Albert Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £241,000 | 2022-07-15 | £274,216 |
| 84 Albert Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2016-11-25 | £162,374 |
| 84 Albert Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2014-12-11 | £158,792 |
SY1 4HY 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 | 115 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sundorne Infant School and Nursery Corndon Crescent , Sundorne Road SY1 4LE | 2out of 4 | 615 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Pleasant Primary Whitemere Road , Mount Pleasant SY1 3BY | 3out of 4 | 904 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary School Bainbridge Green , SY1 3QR | 3out of 4 | 1,045 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlescott Junior School Featherbed Lane , SY1 4QN | 3out of 4 | 1,249 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Martin Wilson School New Park Road , Castlefields SY1 2SP | 3out of 4 | 1,371 yd | Foundation school | Yes | 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 | 670 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvidere School Crowmere Road , SY2 5LA | 4out of 4 | 2,494 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory School Longden Road , SY3 9EE | 4out of 4 | 4,919 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meole Brace School Longden Road , SY3 9DW | 3out of 4 | 5,322 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 | 3,293 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 | 1,233 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Severndale Specialist Academy Woodcote Way , Monkmoor SY2 5SH | 3out of 4 | 1,431 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Prepatoria School 7 Park Plaza , Battlefield Enterprise Park SY1 3AF | - not rated | 2,048 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winefride's Convent School Belmont , SY1 1TE | - not rated | 3,324 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prestfelde School London Road , SY2 6NZ | - not rated | 3,452 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 482 yd | |
| Rashers | 29 Ennerdale Road, Shrewsbury | 525 yd | |
| Kendal Delights | Unit C, Kendal Court | 544 yd | |
| The Lantern Cafe | The Lantern, Meadow Farm Drive | 749 yd | |
| Moston Green Community Centre | Community Centre, 1 Moston Green | 792 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sentinel Cricket Club | Albert Road, Shrewsbury | 191 yd | |
| The Heathgates | 2 Whitchurch Road, Shrewsbury | 376 yd | |
| The Coracle Inn | Sundorne Road, Shrewsbury | 445 yd | |
| Harlescott Social Club | Roseway, Shrewsbury | 490 yd | |
| The Compass Inn | The Compasses Inn, 45 Long Row | 813 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Johns | 69 Whitchurch Road, Shrewsbury | 119 yd | |
| Eato's | 75 Whitchurch Road, Shrewsbury | 133 yd | |
| Arki's Fish Bar | 63 Whitchurch Road, Shrewsbury | 133 yd | |
| Wok King | 5 Sundorne Avenue, Shrewsbury | 339 yd | |
| Star Fish Bar | Unit 3, 198 Whitchurch Road | 504 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Supermarket | W M Morrison Supermarkets Plc, Whitchurch Road | 372 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 59 Ditherington Road, Shrewsbury | 825 yd | |
| Lidl | Whitchurch Road, Shrewsbury | 911 yd | |
| Sainsburys Harlescott | Eurogarages Ltd, Harlescott Service Station | 1,039 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Reman Services Cricket Club Albert Road | grass pitches | 177 yd |
| Shrewsbury Academy CORNDON CRESCENT | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 588 yd |
| Muscle Mania Gym & Fitness (Closed) Unit 7 Unit 7 Lancaster Road | health and fitness suite | 715 yd |
| Grange Sports Centre (Shrewsbury) WORCESTER ROAD CAMPUS WORCESTER ROAD CAMPUS WORCESTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 844 yd |
| Shrewsbury Golf Driving Range TELFORD WAY | golf | 900 yd |
| Shrewsbury Sports Village SUNDORNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts | 914 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 146.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.