Garden Village is in St Martins, Oswestry and in Oswestry district. SY11 3AX 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 3AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY11 3LU, SY11 3AE, SY11 3FE, SY11 3AA, SY11 3AF, SY11 3FG, SY11 3BZ, SY11 3QE, SY11 3AB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SY11 3AX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 51.7% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 48.2% | 48.3% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 31.7% | 36.5% | 4.8% | 37.9% | -1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.6% | 45.2% | -4.4% | 44.2% | 1.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 9.6% | -2.5% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 5.7% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 (85.2%) 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 | 41.4% | 44.6% | 3.2% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 41.8% | 40.6% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 7.0% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 10.3% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 2.6% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 25.9% | 21.6% | -4.3% | 18.2% | 3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 10.4% | -6.1% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 14.7% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 3% | -2.4% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 20.8% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.8% | 26.8% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -7.0% |
| Other | 5.4% | 2.6% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 99.3% | 94.8% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 98.5% 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 | 98.2% | 98.5% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 98.5% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 9.8% | -9.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.4% | 76.7% | 4.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 17.8% | 13.5% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41% | 37.2% | 3.8% |
| Christian | 54.9% | 46.2% | 8.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Garden Village was 39.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.1% lower than the St Martin's average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Garden Village has the 14th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in St Martin's and the 488th highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Garden Village, Oswestry, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2021-01-29 | £204,378 |
| 50 Garden Village, Oswestry, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2017-12-12 | £225,794 |
| 40 Garden Village, Oswestry, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £142,500 | 2015-08-05 | £217,978 |
| 42 Garden Village, Oswestry, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £161,000 | 2015-03-27 | £255,138 |
| 38 Garden Village, Oswestry, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £99,995 | 2012-04-04 | £173,555 |
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,498 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gobowen Primary School School Lane , Gobowen SY11 3LD | 3out of 4 | 3,704 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Criftins CofE Primary School Criftins , SY12 9LT | 4out of 4 | 5,061 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 | 944 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 | 3,014 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwen College Whittington Road , Gobowen SY11 3JA | - not rated | 4,530 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pentre Church in Wales Controlled Primary School Pentre , Chirk LL14 5AW | - not rated | 5,414 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 | 138 yd | |
| Lens Plaice | Church Lane, St Martins | 466 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ifton Miners Welfare Institute | Overton Road, St Martins | 138 yd | |
| The Keys | Overton Road, St Martins | 441 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Martins Tandoori / Indian Takeaway | Unit 3, The Toll Bar | 883 yd | |
| Family Kebab | Unit 1, The Toll Bar | 883 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stans Superstore | Overton Road, St Martins | 138 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Martins Playing Field OLD TRAFFORD OLD TRAFFORD | grass pitches | 176 yd |
| St Martins Sports Centre MOORS BANK | swimming pool | 981 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 | 73.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.