Lakeholme Gardens is in Oswestry and in Oswestry district. SY11 1RJ is located in the Oswestry South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Shropshire. This postcode has been in use since 2007-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lakeholme Gardens, Oswestry, SY11 1RJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY11 1RW, SY11 1RP, SY11 1RH, SY11 1AH, SY11 1RN, SY11 2TF, SY11 2TR, SY11 2TN, SY11 2TP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SY11 1RJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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 | 42.7% | 52.2% | 9.5% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 57.3% | 47.8% | -9.5% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 SY11 1RJ, 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 | 47.6% | 48% | 0.4% | 37.9% | 10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.3% | 33% | -1.3% | 44.2% | -11.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 13.8% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 3.3% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.1%) 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 | 55.4% | 51.9% | -3.5% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 33.2% | 0.1% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 12.7% | 3.8% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 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 | 10.8% | 10.2% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 11.1% | -6.1% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 19.9% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 20.2% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.5% | 31.6% | -0.9% | 33.8% | -2.2% |
| Other | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 8.7% | 1.3% | -7.4% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 3.6% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 85% | 91.3% | 6.3% | 81.4% | 9.9% |
In this area, 85.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.6% | 85.5% | 6.9% | 83.2% | 2.3% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 6.4% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11% | 2% | -9.0% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.4% | 84.8% | 6.4% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| 10+ Years | 13.6% | 3.3% | -10.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 2.3% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 8.4% | 5.8% | 1.9% | 6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.5% | 37.2% | 1.3% |
| Christian | 48.9% | 46.2% | 2.7% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 10.1% | 6.0% | 4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lakeholme Gardens was 35.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.0% lower than the Gobowen, Selattyn and Weston Rhyn average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lakeholme Gardens has the 10th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Gobowen, Selattyn and Weston Rhyn and the 456th lowest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Lakeholme Gardens, Oswestry, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2017-03-24 | £300,124 |
| 4 Lakeholme Gardens, Oswestry, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2016-11-11 | £345,853 |
| 4 Lakeholme Gardens, Oswestry, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £211,500 | 2014-10-10 | £321,270 |
| 2 Lakeholme Gardens, Oswestry, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2014-02-28 | £250,459 |
| 3 Lakeholme Gardens, Oswestry, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £145,500 | 2013-08-23 | £229,400 |
SY11 1RJ 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 student residents living in SY11 1RJ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 121 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Education | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Other | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady and St Oswald's Catholic Primary School Upper Brook Street , SY11 2TG | 3out of 4 | 256 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Primary School Gittin Street , SY11 1DT | 3out of 4 | 1,151 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery Middleton Road , SY11 2LF | 2out of 4 | 1,432 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows Primary School Harlech Road , SY11 2EA | 3out of 4 | 1,925 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morda CofE Primary School Morda , SY10 9NR | 2out of 4 | 2,069 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 | 605 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 | 253 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwen College Whittington Road , Gobowen SY11 3JA | - not rated | 4,442 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old School House | Oswestry Visitor And Exhibition Centre, 1 - 3 Church Terrace | 122 yd | |
| The Old Coffee Pot | 35 Church Street, Oswestry | 224 yd | |
| Pickles Of Oswestry Limited | Pickles Of Oswestry Ltd, 31 Church Street | 282 yd | |
| Booka | 26 - 28 Church Street, Oswestry | 285 yd | |
| Prezzo | 30 Church Street, Oswestry | 285 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Vaults | 14 Church Street, Oswestry | 285 yd | |
| The Golden Lion | Upper Church Street, Oswestry | 301 yd | |
| The Fox Inn | 21 Church Street, Oswestry | 308 yd | |
| The Kings Head | 12 Church Street, Oswestry | 327 yd | |
| The Wilfred Owen | 13 Willow Street, Oswestry | 337 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New City | 65 Church Street, Oswestry | 224 yd | |
| Jolly Garden | Mosaic House, Smithfield Street | 289 yd | |
| Greggs | 1 Church Street, Oswestry | 356 yd | |
| Grill Out | 8 Willow Street, Oswestry | 367 yd | |
| Tams Noodle Bar | 8 - 10 New Street, Oswestry | 433 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 18 English Walls, Oswestry | 377 yd | |
| Co-Op Late Shop | Co-operative Foodstore, Supermarket | 525 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Oswald Road | 656 yd | |
| Lidl | 70 Victoria Road, Oswestry | 892 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wynnstay Coach House Health & Fitness Club CHURCH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 236 yd |
| Oswestry School Upper Brook Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 295 yd |
| Ex Servicemens Club 33A 33A BAILEY STREET | 500 yd | |
| Bodytech Health Club (Oswestry) (Closed) Market Gate Market Gate Salop Road | health and fitness suite | 520 yd |
| Marches School MORDA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 572 yd |
| Zest Ladies Health And Fitness FITNESS CENTRE AND PREMISES FITNESS CENTRE AND PREMISES CONEY GREEN | health and fitness suite | 724 yd |
| Oswestry Cricket Club MORDA ROAD | grass pitches | 867 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% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.