Claypit Street is in Whitchurch and in North Shropshire district. SY13 1LD is located in the Whitchurch North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Shropshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Claypit Street, Whitchurch, SY13 1LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY13 1LE, SY13 1LF, SY13 1QY, SY13 1LB, SY13 1QT, SY13 1UJ, SY13 1AZ, SY13 1LG, SY13 1BB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SY13 1LD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.5% | 51% | 5.5% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 54.5% | 49% | -5.5% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 41% | 33.8% | -7.2% | 37.9% | -4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.4% | 43.8% | 11.4% | 44.2% | -0.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 12.4% | -1.9% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 6.2% | -2.4% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 36.6% | 42.2% | 5.6% | 48.4% | -6.2% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 33.7% | -5.9% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 16.1% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 5.2% | -2.0% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 | 31.4% | 18.1% | -13.3% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 7.6% | -8.6% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 16.7% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 8.6% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 15.7% | 6.7% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 20% | 31% | 11.0% | 33.8% | -2.8% |
| Other | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.3% | 97.2% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 96.3% 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% | 96.3% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| 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 | 96.6% | 93.3% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79% | 76.7% | 2.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.7% | 13.5% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.4% | 37.2% | -2.8% |
| Christian | 59.6% | 46.2% | 13.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Claypit Street was 243.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 195.4% higher than the Whitchurch North average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Claypit Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Whitchurch North and the 38th highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 82.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corra Cottage Claypit Street, Whitchurch, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £181,000 | 2020-01-23 | £235,967 |
| Hillcrest Claypit Street, Whitchurch, Shropshire Other, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2018-07-20 | £349,898 |
| Corra Cottage Claypit Street, Whitchurch, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2009-08-19 | £251,535 |
| 16 Claypit Street, Whitchurch, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2005-06-03 | £354,091 |
| 16 Claypit Street, Whitchurch, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2004-04-01 | £245,184 |
SY13 1LD 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.
| Retired | 62 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitchurch CofE Junior Academy Salisbury Road , SY13 1RX | 1out of 4 | 790 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitchurch CofE Infant and Nursery Academy Station Road , SY13 1RJ | 3out of 4 | 838 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tilstock CofE Primary and Nursery Tilstock Lane , Tilstock SY13 3JL | 1out of 4 | 4,264 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tushingham With Grindley CofE Primary School Tushingham , SY13 4QS | 4out of 4 | 5,167 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir John Talbot's School Prees Road , SY13 2BY | 3out of 4 | 1,706 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physis Heathgates Academy Heathgates Farm , Prees SY13 2AJ | - not rated | 637 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The White House School Heath Road , SY13 2AA | - not rated | 2,021 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Docket No.33 | 33 High Street, Whitchurch | 162 yd | |
| Luke's Cafe Wine Bar | 44 High Street, Whitchurch | 194 yd | |
| Etzio | 58 - 60 High Street, Whitchurch | 194 yd | |
| Costa | 36 - 38 High Street, Whitchurch | 194 yd | |
| Benjamin's | 3 High Street, Whitchurch | 251 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Bear | High Street, Whitchurch | 162 yd | |
| The Old Town Hall Vaults | St Marys Street, Whitchurch | 194 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf Hotel | 19 Green End, Whitchurch | 244 yd | |
| Red Cow Inn | Pepper Street, Whitchurch | 260 yd | |
| Reuben's Bar & BBQ | Pepper Street, Whitchurch | 260 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitchurch Eat House | 41 High Street, Whitchurch | 161 yd | |
| Hundred King | 39 High Street, Whitchurch | 161 yd | |
| Ozan Kebab | 42A High Street, Whitchurch | 195 yd | |
| Snappers | 4 Brownlow Street, Whitchurch | 216 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 30 - 32 High Street, Whitchurch | 220 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Unit 10, Brownlow Street Parade | 215 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury Supermarket, London Road | 299 yd | |
| Tesco Stores | White Lion Meadow, Whitchurch | 361 yd | |
| Lidl | Bridgewater Street, Whitchurch | 429 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitchurch Civic Centre HIGH STREET | 209 yd | |
| Deermoss Park BROWNLOW STREET | grass pitches | 316 yd |
| Whitchurch Swimming Centre BRIDGEWATER STREET | swimming pool | 434 yd |
| Yockings Park WHITCHURCH ALPORT FOOTBALL CLUB WHITCHURCH ALPORT FOOTBALL CLUB BLACK PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 811 yd |
| Queensway Park QUEENSWAY | grass pitches | 1,011 yd |
| Ultimate Fitness (Closed) Waylands Works Waylands Works | health and fitness suite | 1,069 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 | 50.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.