Upper Ash Road is in Oswestry and in Oswestry district. SY11 1LG is located in the Oswestry West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Shropshire. This postcode has been in use since 2004-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Upper Ash Road, Oswestry, SY11 1LG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY11 1NA, SY11 1LX, SY11 1NU, SY11 1NN, SY11 1LU, SY11 1NJ, SY11 1NB, SY11 1NS, SY11 1LY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SY11 1LG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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 | 50.6% | 53.6% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 49.4% | 46.4% | -3.0% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 | 55.2% | 39.9% | -15.3% | 37.9% | 2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.5% | 21.3% | 4.8% | 44.2% | -22.9% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 18% | 19% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 9.9% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 17.1% | 10.4% | 6.1% | 11.0% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.4% | 37% | -12.4% | 48.4% | -11.4% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 32.2% | 1.3% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 21.6% | 5.3% | 12.7% | 8.9% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 6.8% | 4.7% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2.4% | 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 SY11 1LG this area, 33.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 21.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.4% | 33.2% | 4.8% | 18.2% | 15.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 9.4% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.6% | 12.8% | -7.8% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.2% | 4.2% | -3.0% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 12.8% | -0.6% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.5% | 21.5% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -12.3% |
| Other | 1.5% | 6% | 4.5% | 2.8% | 3.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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 | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 96.6% | 96.2% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 71.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.6% | 71.5% | -19.1% | 83.2% | -11.7% |
| European Union | 8.2% | 25.1% | 16.9% | 6.1% | 19.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.8% | 71% | -17.8% | 83.2% | -12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 4.3% | 8.9% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 9.6% | 6.6% | 2.9% | 6.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 6.1% | 4.8% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 4.4% | 1.8% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56% | 76.7% | -20.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 20.1% | 1.5% | 18.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 20.8% | 13.5% | 7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.7% | 37.2% | -8.5% |
| Christian | 61.4% | 46.2% | 15.2% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upper Ash Road was 113.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 149.3% higher than the Gobowen, Selattyn and Weston Rhyn average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Upper Ash Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Gobowen, Selattyn and Weston Rhyn and the 125th highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Tree Upper Ash Road, Oswestry, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £33,500 | 1997-05-16 | £166,538 |
The percentage of retired residents living in SY11 1LG 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%.
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Retired | 88 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside Primary School Gittin Street , SY11 1DT | 3out of 4 | 441 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Oswald's Catholic Primary School Upper Brook Street , SY11 2TG | 3out of 4 | 1,053 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 | 1,331 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows Primary School Harlech Road , SY11 2EA | 3out of 4 | 1,531 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morda CofE Primary School Morda , SY10 9NR | 2out of 4 | 2,847 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 1,416 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 | 1,065 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwen College Whittington Road , Gobowen SY11 3JA | - not rated | 3,663 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashwood Cafe | Alexandra Road, Oswestry | 60 yd | |
| OsNosh | The Centre, Oak Street | 242 yd | |
| Raya's Kitchen | Powis Market Hall, Bailey Head | 412 yd | |
| Hatters | Powis Market Hall, Bailey Head | 412 yd | |
| Wots Cookin | 24 Willow Street, Oswestry | 418 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ye Olde White Lion | Oakhurst Road, Oswestry | 287 yd | |
| Three Pigeons | Albert Road, Oswestry | 369 yd | |
| Butchers Arms | 38 Willow Street, Oswestry | 418 yd | |
| Railway Inn | 77 - 80 Beatrice Street, Oswestry | 440 yd | |
| Townhouse | 35 Willow Street, Oswestry | 449 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince's Plaice | 1 Lloyd Street, Oswestry | 189 yd | |
| Naz Eastern Eye | 83A Beatrice Street, Oswestry | 440 yd | |
| Inaraa Takeaway | 1 Bailey Head, Oswestry | 457 yd | |
| Oswestry Tandoori | 88 Beatrice Street, Oswestry | 461 yd | |
| Oswestry Kebab House | Gwilliam House, 8 Albion Hill | 469 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Oswald Road | 559 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 18 English Walls, Oswestry | 710 yd | |
| Co-Op Late Shop | Co-operative Foodstore, Supermarket | 1,081 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gatacre Playing Fields Gatacre Avenue | grass pitches | 434 yd |
| Ex Servicemens Club 33A 33A BAILEY STREET | 492 yd | |
| Zest Ladies Health And Fitness FITNESS CENTRE AND PREMISES FITNESS CENTRE AND PREMISES CONEY GREEN | health and fitness suite | 642 yd |
| Bodytech Health Club (Oswestry) (Closed) Market Gate Market Gate Salop Road | health and fitness suite | 705 yd |
| Wynnstay Coach House Health & Fitness Club CHURCH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 832 yd |
| Oswestry School Upper Brook Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,065 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.