Bridgeman Road is in Oswestry and in Oswestry district. SY11 2JR is located in the Oswestry East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Shropshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bridgeman Road, Oswestry, SY11 2JR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY11 2JS, SY11 2JP, SY11 2JU, SY11 2JW, SY11 2YJ, SY11 2JG, SY11 2JT, SY11 2JN, SY11 2JZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SY11 2JR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 51.3% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 47% | 48.7% | 1.7% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 32% | 27.1% | -4.9% | 37.9% | -10.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.2% | 49.6% | 2.4% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 9.7% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 10% | 11% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
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 | 41.9% | 36.1% | -5.8% | 48.4% | -12.3% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 35.7% | 1.3% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 23.7% | 6.3% | 12.7% | 11.0% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3.8% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 32% | 20.3% | -11.7% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 10.2% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 15.3% | -3.3% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 8.9% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 14.8% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.7% | 26.7% | 9.0% | 33.8% | -7.1% |
| Other | 4.3% | 3.8% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.9% | 100% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 91.8% 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 | 95.2% | 91.8% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| European Union | 3% | 5.6% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 91.8% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0.7% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.4% | 76.7% | -3.3% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 20.2% | 13.5% | 6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.2% | 37.2% | -11.0% |
| Christian | 64.8% | 46.2% | 18.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bridgeman Road was 23.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.8% lower than the Oswestry East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bridgeman Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Oswestry East and the 296th lowest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Bridgeman Road, Oswestry, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-12-09 | £188,540 |
| 6 Bridgeman Road, Oswestry, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2015-11-19 | £197,145 |
| 2 Bridgeman Road, Oswestry, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2015-03-20 | £215,520 |
| 6 Bridgeman Road, Oswestry, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2014-08-26 | £193,198 |
| 2 Bridgeman Road, Oswestry, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £119,950 | 2012-12-20 | £200,931 |
SY11 2JR 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 SY11 2JR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 92 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery Middleton Road , SY11 2LF | 2out of 4 | 598 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Primary School Gittin Street , SY11 1DT | 3out of 4 | 669 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 | 961 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows Primary School Harlech Road , SY11 2EA | 3out of 4 | 1,034 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morda CofE Primary School Morda , SY10 9NR | 2out of 4 | 2,453 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 | 1,251 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 | 1,116 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwen College Whittington Road , Gobowen SY11 3JA | - not rated | 3,751 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simla Tandoori Restaurant | 40 - 44 Beatrice Street, Oswestry | 322 yd | |
| Fantastic Funhouse | Cambrian Buildings, Gobowen Road | 327 yd | |
| Salop Road Fish Bar | 40 - 46 Salop Road, Oswestry | 337 yd | |
| The Plaice | 2 Salop Road, Oswestry | 337 yd | |
| Amber's Pizza | 3 Beatrice Street, Oswestry | 337 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plough | Beatrice Street, Oswestry | 341 yd | |
| Railway Inn | 77 - 80 Beatrice Street, Oswestry | 359 yd | |
| 56 | 5 Leg Street, Oswestry | 375 yd | |
| Three Pigeons | Albert Road, Oswestry | 400 yd | |
| The Griffin Inn | Albion Hill, Oswestry | 407 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Star Chinese Takeaway | 8 Oswald Road, Oswestry | 214 yd | |
| Oswestry Tandoori | 88 Beatrice Street, Oswestry | 306 yd | |
| Kwang Tung | 2 Beatrice Street, Oswestry | 322 yd | |
| Chicos | Chicos Takeaway, 22 Beatrice Street | 322 yd | |
| Star Kebab & Pizza House | Star Kebab House, 22 Leg Street | 354 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Oswald Road | 274 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 18 English Walls, Oswestry | 522 yd | |
| Co-Op Late Shop | Co-operative Foodstore, Supermarket | 700 yd | |
| Lidl | 70 Victoria Road, Oswestry | 768 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Stores Ltd, Shrewsbury Road | 1,023 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Zest Ladies Health And Fitness FITNESS CENTRE AND PREMISES FITNESS CENTRE AND PREMISES CONEY GREEN | health and fitness suite | 181 yd |
| Bodytech Health Club (Oswestry) (Closed) Market Gate Market Gate Salop Road | health and fitness suite | 380 yd |
| Ex Servicemens Club 33A 33A BAILEY STREET | 453 yd | |
| Wynnstay Coach House Health & Fitness Club CHURCH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 702 yd |
| Gatacre Playing Fields Gatacre Avenue | grass pitches | 903 yd |
| Oswestry Leisure Centre (Closed) College Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,030 yd |
| Highwayman (Closed) | grass pitches | 1,056 yd |
| Walford & North Shropshire College (Closed) Shrewsbury Road | grass pitches | 1,080 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.