Garden Village is in St Martins, Oswestry and in Oswestry district. SY11 3AU is located in the St Martin's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Shropshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Garden Village, St Martins, Oswestry, SY11 3AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY11 3AX, SY11 3LU, SY11 3FE, SY11 3AA, SY11 3FG, SY11 3BZ, SY11 3AE, SY11 3AF, SY11 3FH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SY11 3AU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 51.6% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 49.6% | 48.4% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 21.6% | 38.2% | 16.6% | 37.9% | 0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.9% | 45.5% | -10.4% | 44.2% | 1.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 8.2% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 9.9% | 6.3% | -3.6% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 49.6% | 45.1% | -4.5% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 27.8% | 35.2% | 7.4% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 14.3% | -2.2% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 4.9% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 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 | 25.5% | 20.5% | -5.0% | 18.2% | 2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 9.1% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 19.9% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 6.9% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 14.8% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.8% | 26.5% | 0.7% | 33.8% | -7.3% |
| Other | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.2% | 99.2% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 17.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 96.9% 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 | 97.2% | 96.9% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 96.6% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.5% | 76.7% | 0.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 20.7% | 13.5% | 7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.1% | 37.2% | 9.9% |
| Christian | 46.4% | 46.2% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Garden Village was 87.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.9% higher than the St Martin's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Garden Village has the 6th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in St Martin's and the 186th highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 71.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Garden Village, Oswestry, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2025-03-05 | £208,423 |
| 1 Garden Village, Oswestry, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £207,500 | 2023-12-18 | £223,121 |
| 19 Garden Village, Oswestry, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2019-01-04 | £206,445 |
| 4 Garden Village, Oswestry, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £149,000 | 2016-08-24 | £218,134 |
| 1 Garden Village, Oswestry, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £142,500 | 2016-08-08 | £208,618 |
SY11 3AU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 118 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Rhyn Primary School Old Chirk Road , Weston Rhyn SY10 7SR | 3out of 4 | 3,435 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gobowen Primary School School Lane , Gobowen SY11 3LD | 3out of 4 | 3,628 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Criftins CofE Primary School Criftins , SY12 9LT | 4out of 4 | 5,104 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community) Moors Bank , St Martins SY10 7BD | 2out of 4 | 867 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moreton Hall School Weston Rhyn , SY11 3EW | - not rated | 2,945 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwen College Whittington Road , Gobowen SY11 3JA | - not rated | 4,460 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pentre Church in Wales Controlled Primary School Pentre , Chirk LL14 5AW | - not rated | 5,423 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee And Chat @ St Martins Village Hall | St Martins Community Centre, Overton Road | 192 yd | |
| Lens Plaice | Church Lane, St Martins | 391 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ifton Miners Welfare Institute | Overton Road, St Martins | 192 yd | |
| The Keys | Overton Road, St Martins | 367 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Martins Tandoori / Indian Takeaway | Unit 3, The Toll Bar | 806 yd | |
| Family Kebab | Unit 1, The Toll Bar | 806 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stans Superstore | Overton Road, St Martins | 192 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Martins Playing Field OLD TRAFFORD OLD TRAFFORD | grass pitches | 223 yd |
| St Martins Sports Centre MOORS BANK | swimming pool | 905 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 | 60.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.