Middleton Road is in Oswestry and in Oswestry district. SY11 2XX is located in the Oswestry East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Shropshire. This postcode has been in use since 1984-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Middleton Road, Oswestry, SY11 2XX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY11 2XS, SY11 2XA, SY11 2NW, SY11 2NB, SY11 2XT, SY11 2LJ, SY11 2YB, SY11 2LX, SY11 2XU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SY11 2XX has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.7% of the population 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 | 56.7% | 57.7% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 6.7% |
| Male | 43.3% | 42.3% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -6.7% |
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% | 27.5% | 5.5% | 37.9% | -10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44% | 44% | 0.0% | 44.2% | -0.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 16.3% | 13% | -3.3% | 9.1% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 14.8% | 13% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 6.9% |
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 | 38.2% | 37.6% | -0.6% | 48.4% | -10.8% |
| Good health | 37% | 36.6% | -0.4% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 18.8% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 6.1% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 5.6% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 4.2% | 1.4% | -2.8% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.4% | 16.4% | -9.0% | 18.2% | -1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 14.4% | 0.0% | 9.6% | 4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 12.8% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 7.7% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 20% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 22% | 24.1% | 2.1% | 33.8% | -9.7% |
| Other | 4.8% | 4.6% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.9% | 97.2% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 91.1% 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 | 95.8% | 91.1% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 4.7% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 90.2% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.5% | 76.7% | -1.2% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.2% | 37.2% | -2.0% |
| Christian | 55.4% | 46.2% | 9.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Middleton Road was 16.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.8% lower than the Oswestry East average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Middleton Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Oswestry East and the 162nd lowest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 179 Middleton Road, Oswestry, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £265,500 | 2024-10-23 | £272,403 |
| 177 Middleton Road, Oswestry, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-10-22 | £287,280 |
| 141 Middleton Road, Oswestry, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2022-02-28 | £315,778 |
| 177 Middleton Road, Oswestry, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2022-02-04 | £299,158 |
| 159 Middleton Road, Oswestry, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2021-12-21 | £241,566 |
SY11 2XX 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 2XX 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 | 60 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 454 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows Primary School Harlech Road , SY11 2EA | 3out of 4 | 681 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Primary School Gittin Street , SY11 1DT | 3out of 4 | 1,494 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 | 1,839 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morda CofE Primary School Morda , SY10 9NR | 2out of 4 | 2,715 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 | 2,004 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 | 2,040 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwen College Whittington Road , Gobowen SY11 3JA | - not rated | 3,645 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| OCS Technology @ Oswestry Campus | Walford And North Shropshire College, College Road | 598 yd | |
| Cafe M @ Oswestry Leisure Centre | Oswestry Leisure Centre, Shrewsbury Road | 705 yd | |
| The Spring Lamb | Oswestry Smithfield Livestock Market, Shrewsbury Road | 947 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants Ltd | Shrewsbury Road, Oswestry | 947 yd | |
| Cambrian Coffee | Cambrian Works, Gobowen Road | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Highwayman | Shrewsbury Road, Oswestry | 958 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oh My Cod | 48 Unicorn Road, Oswestry | 618 yd | |
| Arry's Plaice | Unit 2, The Parade | 670 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi Stores Ltd, Shrewsbury Road | 958 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oswestry Leisure Centre (Closed) College Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 504 yd |
| Walford & North Shropshire College (Closed) Shrewsbury Road | grass pitches | 600 yd |
| Oswestry Leisure Centre OSWESTRY LEISURE CENTRE OSWESTRY LEISURE CENTRE SHREWSBURY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 711 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 327.76 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 327.76 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.91 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.