Morda Bank Cottages is in Morda, Oswestry and in Oswestry district. SY10 9PH is located in the St Oswald electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Shropshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Morda Bank Cottages, Morda, Oswestry, SY10 9PH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY10 9PE, SY10 9FJ, SY10 9PY, SY10 9PD, SY10 9PF, SY10 9PG, SY10 9JA, SY10 9PL, SY10 9RP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SY10 9PH 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 | 51.3% | 50.8% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 48.7% | 49.2% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 22.7% | 29.9% | 7.2% | 37.9% | -8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.3% | 46.6% | -1.7% | 44.2% | 2.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 10.2% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 16.1% | 10.6% | -5.5% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
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% | 47.2% | 3.2% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 38.1% | 1.8% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 12.3% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 25.9% | 16.2% | -9.7% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 10% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 15.1% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 5.6% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 16.2% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.1% | 32.4% | 1.3% | 33.8% | -1.4% |
| Other | 3.5% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.8% | 97.8% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.3% 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 | 95.3% | 93.3% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 5.1% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 93.2% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.6% | 76.7% | -1.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 19% | 13.5% | 5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.7% | 37.2% | -1.5% |
| Christian | 56.7% | 46.2% | 10.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Morda Bank Cottages was 23.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.2% lower than the Gobowen, Selattyn and Weston Rhyn average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Morda Bank Cottages has the 7th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Gobowen, Selattyn and Weston Rhyn and the 287th lowest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Morda Bank Cottages, Oswestry, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2020-11-13 | £102,401 |
| 3 Morda Bank Cottages, Oswestry, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2003-11-10 | £146,581 |
| 1 Morda Bank Cottages, Oswestry, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £64,000 | 2003-04-07 | £152,514 |
| 2 Morda Bank Cottages, Oswestry, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £27,000 | 2001-07-12 | £91,378 |
| 1 Morda Bank Cottages, Oswestry, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £35,000 | 1999-05-05 | £156,746 |
SY10 9PH 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SY10 9PH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 180 |
| Retired | 144 |
| Part-Time Employee | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morda CofE Primary School Morda , SY10 9NR | 2out of 4 | 684 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Oswald's Catholic Primary School Upper Brook Street , SY11 2TG | 3out of 4 | 1,132 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery Middleton Road , SY11 2LF | 2out of 4 | 2,035 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Primary School Gittin Street , SY11 1DT | 3out of 4 | 2,393 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows Primary School Harlech Road , SY11 2EA | 3out of 4 | 2,707 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Marches School Morda Road , SY11 2AR | 3out of 4 | 787 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oswestry School Upper Brook Street , SY11 2TL | - not rated | 1,209 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llangedwyn Mill Cafe | Cafe Llangedwyn Mill, Llangedwyn Mill | 857 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Miners Arms | Morda Bank, Morda | 275 yd | |
| Morda Social Club | Village Hall, Weston Road | 378 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramos Pizza Limited | 2 Victoria Street, Oswestry | 1,064 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Weston Road Weston Road | grass pitches | 373 yd |
| Oswestry Cricket Club MORDA ROAD | grass pitches | 543 yd |
| Marches School MORDA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 850 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 | 0.0% |
| 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.