St Martins Road is in Gobowen, Oswestry and in Shropshire district. SY10 7GA is located in the Gobowen, Selattyn and Weston Rhyn electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Shropshire. This postcode has been in use since 2011-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Martins Road, Gobowen, Oswestry, SY10 7GA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY10 7AN, SY10 7BU, SY11 3PN, SY10 7BT, SY10 7UD, SY11 3PL, SY10 7UE, SY11 3LF, SY11 3PJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SY10 7GA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 49.4% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 51.2% | 50.6% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SY10 7GA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.2% | 20.2% | -4.0% | 37.9% | -17.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.2% | 63.2% | 2.0% | 44.2% | 19.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 6.3% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 7.9% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 | 44.3% | 45.9% | 1.6% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 35.6% | -1.0% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 15.4% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 1.4% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 17.1% | 15.1% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 9.5% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 13.5% | -6.4% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 9.2% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 17.8% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.9% | 31.9% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -1.9% |
| Other | 6% | 3% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.6% | 97.5% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
In this area, 97.2% 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 | 97% | 97.2% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 97.2% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.3% | 76.7% | 3.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 19.1% | 13.5% | 5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.6% | 37.2% | -6.6% |
| Christian | 62.6% | 46.2% | 16.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Martins Road was 31.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.6% lower than the St Martin's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Martins Road has the 12th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in St Martin's and the 403rd lowest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.9%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Willowdene St Martins Road, Oswestry, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2020-06-05 | £311,047 |
| 2 Willowdene St Martins Road, Oswestry, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2019-09-06 | £338,038 |
| 5 Willowdene St Martins Road, Oswestry, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2014-06-05 | £352,297 |
| 5 Willowdene St Martins Road, Oswestry, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2012-07-31 | £351,522 |
| 1 Willowdene St Martins Road, Oswestry, Shropshire Detached, a newly built property | £245,000 | 2011-08-02 | £425,568 |
SY10 7GA 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SY10 7GA 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%.
| Retired | 100 |
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gobowen Primary School School Lane , Gobowen SY11 3LD | 3out of 4 | 277 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Rhyn Primary School Old Chirk Road , Weston Rhyn SY10 7SR | 3out of 4 | 2,500 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selattyn CofE Primary School Glyn Road , Selattyn SY10 7DH | 3out of 4 | 3,915 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whittington CofE (VA) Primary School Station Road , Whittington SY11 4DA | 3out of 4 | 4,378 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Primary School Gittin Street , SY11 1DT | 3out of 4 | 4,382 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community) Moors Bank , St Martins SY10 7BD | 2out of 4 | 2,501 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derwen College Whittington Road , Gobowen SY11 3JA | - not rated | 1,586 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moreton Hall School Weston Rhyn , SY11 3EW | - not rated | 1,872 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Station Cafe | Gobowen Station, Station Road | 808 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Foxes | The Cross, Gobowen | 712 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taj Tandoori Takeaway | 1 Castle Villas, St Martins Road | 553 yd | |
| The Best Kebab | The Best Kebab House, 1 Brook Buildings | 672 yd | |
| Dragon Boat Chinese | Dragon Boat Chinese Takeaway, The Cross | 712 yd | |
| Gobowen Sandwich Bar | Unit 2, The Cross | 728 yd | |
| Gobowen's Chippy | Old Whittington Road, Gobowen | 743 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Playing Fields St. Martins Road | grass pitches | 84 yd |
| Henlle Park Golf Club | golf | 754 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 | 40.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.