The Paddocks is in Gobowen, Oswestry and in Oswestry district. SY11 3LA is located in the Gobowen, Selattyn and Weston Rhyn electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Shropshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Paddocks, Gobowen, Oswestry, SY11 3LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY11 3LW, SY11 3LP, SY11 3JZ, SY11 3LR, SY11 3LB, SY11 3NP, SY11 3PY, SY11 3LS, SY11 3NJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SY11 3LA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 51.5% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 48.2% | 48.5% | 0.3% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SY11 3LA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.6% | 27.4% | -7.2% | 37.9% | -10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.5% | 52% | -0.5% | 44.2% | 7.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 7.1% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 9.1% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
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 | 46.9% | 45.4% | -1.5% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 31.7% | 3.1% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 18.3% | 15.7% | -2.6% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 5.2% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 23.9% | 17.6% | -6.3% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 11% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 12.2% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 8.2% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 19.2% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.1% | 29% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -4.8% |
| Other | 5% | 2.7% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| White | 100% | 99.3% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
In this area, 97.1% 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 | 98.4% | 97.1% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 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 | 98.1% | 97.7% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.5% | 76.7% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 20.2% | 13.5% | 6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37% | 37.2% | -0.2% |
| Christian | 57.7% | 46.2% | 11.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Paddocks was 66.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.5% higher than the St Martin's average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Paddocks has the 11th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in St Martin's and the 284th highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 32.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 The Paddocks, Oswestry, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2024-01-24 | £211,400 |
| 1 The Paddocks, Oswestry, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £129,995 | 2019-01-21 | £178,912 |
| 2 The Paddocks, Oswestry, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £117,500 | 2017-11-20 | £166,485 |
| 4 The Paddocks, Oswestry, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2006-10-06 | £186,804 |
| 3 The Paddocks, Oswestry, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £51,000 | 2001-11-21 | £159,488 |
SY11 3LA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SY11 3LA 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 | 82 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gobowen Primary School School Lane , Gobowen SY11 3LD | 3out of 4 | 253 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Rhyn Primary School Old Chirk Road , Weston Rhyn SY10 7SR | 3out of 4 | 2,716 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selattyn CofE Primary School Glyn Road , Selattyn SY10 7DH | 3out of 4 | 3,627 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Primary School Gittin Street , SY11 1DT | 3out of 4 | 3,891 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows Primary School Harlech Road , SY11 2EA | 3out of 4 | 3,963 yd | Community 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 | 3,017 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derwen College Whittington Road , Gobowen SY11 3JA | - not rated | 1,361 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moreton Hall School Weston Rhyn , SY11 3EW | - not rated | 2,168 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswestry School Upper Brook Street , SY11 2TL | - not rated | 5,230 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Station Cafe | Gobowen Station, Station Road | 370 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Foxes | The Cross, Gobowen | 285 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taj Tandoori Takeaway | 1 Castle Villas, St Martins Road | 192 yd | |
| The Best Kebab | The Best Kebab House, 1 Brook Buildings | 237 yd | |
| Gobowen Sandwich Bar | Unit 2, The Cross | 279 yd | |
| Dragon Boat Chinese | Dragon Boat Chinese Takeaway, The Cross | 285 yd | |
| Gobowen's Chippy | Old Whittington Road, Gobowen | 353 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Playing Fields St. Martins Road | grass pitches | 525 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.