SY15 6HU is in Church Stoke, Montgomery and South Shropshire district. SY15 6HU is located in the Chirbury and Worthen electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ludlow. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Church Stoke, Montgomery, SY15 6HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SY15 6HU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 49.5% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 49.7% | 50.5% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 SY15 6HU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.3% 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 | 27.6% | 25.1% | -2.5% | 37.9% | -12.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56% | 63.3% | 7.3% | 44.2% | 19.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 5.2% | -3.2% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 4% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 52.7% | 47.3% | -5.4% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 33.2% | 1.8% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 13.8% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 4.2% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 17.8% | 14.6% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 11.1% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.3% | 13.4% | -9.9% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 18.6% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.6% | 32.4% | 4.8% | 33.8% | -1.4% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 99.7% | 98.6% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 99.3% 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 | 98.2% | 99.3% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 16.1% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| 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 | 97.9% | 99.3% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 16.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 9.8% | -9.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.5% | 76.7% | 0.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 22.1% | 13.5% | 8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.7% | 37.2% | -2.5% |
| Christian | 57.9% | 46.2% | 11.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around SY15 6HU was 7.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.1% lower than the Bishop's Castle average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
SY15 6HU has the 4th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Bishop's Castle and the 38th lowest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.7%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coach House, Montgomery, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £358,580 | 2022-10-05 | £370,124 |
| Brompton View, Montgomery, Shropshire Other, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2020-02-24 | £775,326 |
| Coach House, Montgomery, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2017-04-06 | £341,072 |
| Ty Gwyn, Montgomery, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2016-06-03 | £266,760 |
| Stable Cottage Pentre Hyling, Montgomery, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £244,000 | 2015-05-14 | £371,982 |
SY15 6HU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 25% 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.
SY15 6HU 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Self-Employed | 64 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchstoke C.P. School Churchstoke , Montgomery SY15 6AA | - not rated | 3,348 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Oneschool Global Uk Newtown Campus Sarn , Newtown SY16 4EW | - not rated | 4,160 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montgomery C.I.W. School Montgomery , SY15 6QA | - not rated | 4,463 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| 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 | 20.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 20.0% |
| Median download speed | 9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.