Wellington Close, Shrewsbury, SY1 4SP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SY1 4SP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.2% 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	49.4%	55.2%	5.8%	51.0%	4.2%
Male	50.6%	44.8%	-5.8%	49.0%	-4.2%

Partnership Status

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	35.7%	37.6%	1.9%	37.9%	-0.3%
Married: Opposite sex	43.2%	35.6%	-7.6%	44.2%	-8.6%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%
Separated	3.4%	1.5%	-1.9%	2.2%	-0.7%
Divorced	12.8%	11.5%	-1.3%	9.1%	2.4%
Widowed	4.9%	12.6%	7.7%	6.1%	6.5%

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	47.3%	41%	-6.3%	48.4%	-7.4%
Good health	34.9%	33.6%	-1.3%	33.6%	0.0%
Fair health	14.5%	17%	2.5%	12.7%	4.3%
Bad health	3%	6.8%	3.8%	4.0%	2.8%
Very bad health	0.3%	1.6%	1.3%	1.2%	0.4%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	22.2%	26.3%	4.1%	18.2%	8.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.4%	10.7%	-7.7%	9.6%	1.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.3%	9.8%	-10.5%	13.4%	-3.6%
Apprenticeship	6.8%	9.2%	2.4%	5.3%	3.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.3%	14.5%	0.2%	16.9%	-2.4%
Degree or Similar	14.3%	25.4%	11.1%	33.8%	-8.4%
Other	3.8%	4.1%	0.3%	2.8%	1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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)
Chinese	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%
Other Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.2%	0.2%	1.0%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	98.2%	97.7%	-0.5%	81.4%	16.3%
Other	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	1.6%	-0.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.7% 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%	93.7%	-5.1%	83.2%	10.5%
European Union	0.3%	5.4%	5.1%	6.1%	-0.7%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0%	0.2%	0.2%	2.7%	-2.5%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	0.7%	0.1%	5.6%	-4.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.2%	93.9%	-4.3%	83.2%	10.7%
10+ Years	0%	2.1%	2.1%	9.8%	-7.7%
5-10 Years	0%	2.1%	2.1%	2.9%	-0.8%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0.5%	0.2%	2.2%	-1.7%
Less than 2 years	1.5%	1.4%	-0.1%	1.9%	-0.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	65.7%	76.7%	-11.0%
Ireland	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Poland	3%	1.3%	1.7%
Romania	1.2%	0.9%	0.3%
Other EU countries	0.2%	1.5%	-1.3%
Eastern Asia	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
No passport held	29.1%	13.5%	15.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	44.3%	37.2%	7.1%
Christian	44.5%	46.2%	-1.7%
Buddhist	0.2%	0.5%	-0.3%
Muslim	0.2%	6.5%	-6.3%
Other religion	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Not answered	10.5%	6.0%	4.5%

Safety

Is Wellington Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wellington Close was 44.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.9% lower than the Battlefield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Wellington Close has the 11th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Battlefield and the 447th highest crime rate of 998 local areas in Shropshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£42,000

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in SY1 4SP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 7/10 (above 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) - 5/10 (average )
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) - 4/10 (below average )
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 Wellington Close are based on 51 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 Wellington Close, Shrewsbury, SY1 4SP

Estimated Average Property Prices for SY1 4SP

Average Price
£205,615

Semi-Detached
£206,518

Terraced
£200,090

Detached
£236,282

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Wellington Close

Average Price
£213,160

Semi-Detached
£217,979

Terraced
£205,116

Detached
£242,352

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Wellington CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
25 Wellington Close, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£165,000	2026-03-10	£165,000
9 Wellington Close, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£210,000	2025-01-10	£218,101
22 Wellington Close, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building	£190,000	2024-10-07	£197,570
9 Wellington Close, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£155,000	2024-09-06	£162,750
5 Wellington Close, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£185,000	2024-03-08	£200,464

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SY1 4SP

Employment

SY1 4SP 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 4SP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	109
Full-Time Employee	85
Part-Time Employee	55
Self-Employed	21
Looking after home or family	19
Long-Term Sick or disabled	15
Unemployed	11
Student (economically inactive)	9
Other	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	30
Human health and social work activities	28
Construction	24
Manufacturing	17
Education	16
Accommodation and food service activities	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Other	9
Administrative and support service activities	8
Transport and storage	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Real estate activities	4
Information and communication	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sundorne Infant School and Nursery Featherbed Lane , SY1 4QN	- not rated	410 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sundorne Infant School and Nursery Featherbed Lane , SY1 4QN	3out of 4	410 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wilfred Owen Primary School The Monkmoor Campus , Woodcote Way SY2 5SH	- not rated	951 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Wilfred Owen School The Monkmoor Campus , Woodcote Way SY2 5SH	- not rated	951 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Harlescott Junior School Featherbed Lane , SY1 4QN	- not rated	966 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sundorne School and Sports College Corndon Crescent , Sundorne SY1 4LL	- not rated	566 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Shrewsbury Academy Corndon Crescent , SY1 4LL	2out of 4	566 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Shrewsbury Academy Corndon Crescent , SY1 2LL	- not rated	566 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sundorne School and Sports College Corndon Crescent , Sundorne SY1 4LL	- not rated	566 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Grange School Worcester Road , Harlescott Grange SY1 3LP	- not rated	1,499 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	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	3,415 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Shrewsbury College of Arts and Technology London Road , SY2 6PR	- not rated	3,626 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	652 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Severndale Hearne Way , Monkmoor SY2 5SL	- not rated	911 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Severndale Specialist Academy Woodcote Way , Monkmoor SY2 5SH	- not rated	1,009 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Katharine Elliot School Hearne Way , Monkmoor SY2 5SL	- not rated	1,010 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Robert Clive Special School Hearne Way , Monkmoor SY2 5SL	- not rated	1,010 yd	Community special school	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
The Lantern Cafe	The Lantern, Meadow Farm Drive	558 yd
Mr M Cafe @Shrewsbury Sports Village	Shrewsbury Sports Village, Sundorne Road	562 yd
The Shrewsbury Club	Sundorne Road, Shrewsbury	686 yd
Moston Green Community Centre	Community Centre, 1 Moston Green	702 yd
Kendal Delights	Unit C, Kendal Court	883 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Coracle Inn	Sundorne Road, Shrewsbury	132 yd
Sentinel Cricket Club	Albert Road, Shrewsbury	565 yd
The Heathgates	2 Whitchurch Road, Shrewsbury	724 yd
Harlescott Social Club	Roseway, Shrewsbury	769 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wok King	5 Sundorne Avenue, Shrewsbury	238 yd
Eato's	75 Whitchurch Road, Shrewsbury	675 yd
Arki's Fish Bar	63 Whitchurch Road, Shrewsbury	675 yd
Papa Johns	69 Whitchurch Road, Shrewsbury	676 yd
Star Fish Bar	Unit 3, 198 Whitchurch Road	809 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Morrisons Supermarket	W M Morrison Supermarkets Plc, Whitchurch Road		861 yd
Tesco Express	59 Ditherington Road, Shrewsbury		1,048 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Shrewsbury Sports Village SUNDORNE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts	411 yd
Reman Services Cricket Club Albert Road	grass pitches	445 yd
Shrewsbury Academy CORNDON CRESCENT	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	564 yd
Shrewsbury Golf Driving Range TELFORD WAY	golf	626 yd
Sundorne Games Hall SUNDORNE YOUTH AND SPORTS CENTRE SUNDORNE YOUTH AND SPORTS CENTRE SUNDORNE ROAD	health and fitness suite	686 yd
The Wilfred Owen School (Monkmoor Campus) WOODCOTE WAY	artificial grass pitch	905 yd
The Shrewsbury Club SUNDORNE ROAD	health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts	990 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	67.9%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	67.9%

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	65.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	84 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	23.78 Mbit/s

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