Old Chirk Road is in Gobowen, Oswestry and in Oswestry district. SY11 3LS 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 Old Chirk Road, Gobowen, Oswestry, SY11 3LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY11 3PY, SY11 3LR, SY11 3JP, SY11 3JZ, SY11 3JY, SY11 3GY, SY11 3JW, SY11 3JR, SY11 3QP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SY11 3LS 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 | 53% | 51.6% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 47% | 48.4% | 1.4% | 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.
In the immediate area around SY11 3LS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.5% | 46.6% | 3.1% | 37.9% | 8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24% | 31.9% | 7.9% | 44.2% | -12.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3% | 3.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 17% | 15.2% | -1.8% | 9.1% | 6.1% |
| Widowed | 12.5% | 2.4% | -10.1% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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% | 50.6% | 8.7% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 29.2% | 0.0% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 20.6% | 14.7% | -5.9% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 4.3% | -2.8% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 40% | 18.8% | -21.2% | 18.2% | 0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.5% | 12.3% | -7.2% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 17% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 7.5% | 6.0% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 18.5% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.5% | 24.7% | 17.2% | 33.8% | -9.1% |
| Other | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.2% 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 | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.8% | 93.2% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 11.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 92.4% 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% | 92.4% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 92.2% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71% | 76.7% | -5.7% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 24.1% | 13.5% | 10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.4% | 37.2% | 15.2% |
| Christian | 39% | 46.2% | -7.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Chirk Road was 93.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.3% higher than the St Martin's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Old Chirk Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in St Martin's and the 168th highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookside Old Chirk Road, Oswestry, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £63,000 | 1996-06-14 | £310,760 |
SY11 3LS 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 141 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gobowen Primary School School Lane , Gobowen SY11 3LD | 3out of 4 | 406 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Rhyn Primary School Old Chirk Road , Weston Rhyn SY10 7SR | 3out of 4 | 2,878 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selattyn CofE Primary School Glyn Road , Selattyn SY10 7DH | 3out of 4 | 3,671 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Primary School Gittin Street , SY11 1DT | 3out of 4 | 3,740 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows Primary School Harlech Road , SY11 2EA | 3out of 4 | 3,797 yd | Community 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 | 5,421 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,144 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 | 1,217 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moreton Hall School Weston Rhyn , SY11 3EW | - not rated | 2,335 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswestry School Upper Brook Street , SY11 2TL | - not rated | 5,087 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 | 204 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Foxes | The Cross, Gobowen | 127 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Best Kebab | The Best Kebab House, 1 Brook Buildings | 85 yd | |
| Gobowen Sandwich Bar | Unit 2, The Cross | 113 yd | |
| Dragon Boat Chinese | Dragon Boat Chinese Takeaway, The Cross | 127 yd | |
| Taj Tandoori Takeaway | 1 Castle Villas, St Martins Road | 139 yd | |
| Gobowen's Chippy | Old Whittington Road, Gobowen | 203 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Playing Fields St. Martins Road | grass pitches | 638 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 | 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.