Brownlow Street is in Whitchurch and in North Shropshire district. SY13 1QW 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 Brownlow Street, Whitchurch, SY13 1QW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY13 1AE, SY13 1UL, SY13 1UN, SY13 1AH, SY13 1QS, SY13 1AJ, SY13 1QT, SY13 1PR, SY13 1AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SY13 1QW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 59.3% | 50.7% | -8.6% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 40.7% | 49.3% | 8.6% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 28.3% | 30.6% | 2.3% | 37.9% | -7.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.9% | 31.6% | 0.7% | 44.2% | -12.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 2.9% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 20.4% | 6.1% | 9.1% | 11.3% |
| Widowed | 21.1% | 14.6% | -6.5% | 6.1% | 8.5% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 26.9% | 30.6% | 3.7% | 48.4% | -17.8% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 39.7% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 6.1% |
| Fair health | 28.9% | 20.5% | -8.4% | 12.7% | 7.8% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 7% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39% | 25.5% | -13.5% | 18.2% | 7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 13.7% | 1.6% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 13.7% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 6.4% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 16.7% | 7.7% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.5% | 18.1% | 0.6% | 33.8% | -15.7% |
| Other | 5.4% | 5.9% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 3.1% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.6% | 94.8% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
In this area, 91.3% 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 | 90.9% | 91.3% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| European Union | 8.7% | 3.9% | -4.8% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 90.5% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 5.1% | 4.3% | -0.8% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.1% | 76.7% | -8.6% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 25.8% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.4% | 37.2% | -0.8% |
| Christian | 56.6% | 46.2% | 10.4% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brownlow Street was 120.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.4% higher than the Whitchurch North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brownlow Street has the 6th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Whitchurch North and the 110th highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Brownlow Street, Whitchurch, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £199,950 | 2024-08-23 | £206,099 |
| 5 Brownlow Street, Whitchurch, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-02-11 | £180,304 |
| Unit 4 Brownlow Street Parade Brownlow Street, Whitchurch, Shropshire Other, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2018-11-30 | £208,209 |
| Unit 5 Brownlow Street Parade Brownlow Street, Whitchurch, Shropshire Other, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2018-11-30 | £208,209 |
| Unit 10 Brownlow Street Parade Brownlow Street, Whitchurch, Shropshire Other, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2018-11-30 | £410,294 |
SY13 1QW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SY13 1QW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 89 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitchurch CofE Junior Academy Salisbury Road , SY13 1RX | 1out of 4 | 537 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitchurch CofE Infant and Nursery Academy Station Road , SY13 1RJ | 3out of 4 | 592 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tilstock CofE Primary and Nursery Tilstock Lane , Tilstock SY13 3JL | 1out of 4 | 4,139 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tushingham With Grindley CofE Primary School Tushingham , SY13 4QS | 4out of 4 | 5,364 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 | 1,532 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 | 537 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The White House School Heath Road , SY13 2AA | - not rated | 1,835 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleven | 53 Green End, Whitchurch | 109 yd | |
| Blue Water | Brownlow Street, Whitchurch | 128 yd | |
| Feral | 35 Green End, Whitchurch | 129 yd | |
| Wild Shropshire Restaurant | 25 - 27 Green End, Whitchurch | 151 yd | |
| Moo And Boom | 10 Green End, Whitchurch | 175 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wheatsheaf Hotel | 19 Green End, Whitchurch | 172 yd | |
| The Old Town Hall Vaults | St Marys Street, Whitchurch | 237 yd | |
| The White Bear | 10 High Street, Whitchurch | 318 yd | |
| The Black Bear | High Street, Whitchurch | 338 yd | |
| Bulls Head | Watergate Street, Whitchurch | 365 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Golden Chef | 1 Brownlow Street, Whitchurch | 11 yd | |
| Snappers | 4 Brownlow Street, Whitchurch | 100 yd | |
| Major Pizza | The Old Public Baths, Brownlow Street | 112 yd | |
| Urban Eatz | Bridgwater Buildings, Bridgewater Street | 170 yd | |
| Wanloy | Wan Loy, 40 Green End | 171 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Unit 10, Brownlow Street Parade | 45 yd | |
| Tesco Stores | White Lion Meadow, Whitchurch | 258 yd | |
| Lidl | Bridgewater Street, Whitchurch | 267 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury Supermarket, London Road | 538 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Deermoss Park BROWNLOW STREET | grass pitches | 145 yd |
| Whitchurch Swimming Centre BRIDGEWATER STREET | swimming pool | 274 yd |
| Whitchurch Civic Centre HIGH STREET | 297 yd | |
| Yockings Park WHITCHURCH ALPORT FOOTBALL CLUB WHITCHURCH ALPORT FOOTBALL CLUB BLACK PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 628 yd |
| Ultimate Fitness (Closed) Waylands Works Waylands Works | health and fitness suite | 816 yd |
| Queensway Park QUEENSWAY | grass pitches | 899 yd |
| Heath Road Ground GRENFORD LANE | grass pitches | 1,064 yd |
| Bodytech Health Club (Whitchurch) UNIT 1 UNIT 1 WAYMILLS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE | health and fitness suite | 1,083 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 | 71.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.8 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.