Holywell Terrace is in Shrewsbury and in Shrewsbury And Atcham district. SY2 5DF is located in the Abbey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Shrewsbury and Atcham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Holywell Terrace, Shrewsbury, SY2 5DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY2 5DQ, SY2 5AD, SY2 5DB, SY2 5DG, SY2 5AE, SY2 6DB, SY2 5BY, SY2 5AF, SY2 5AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SY2 5DF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 52.2% | 3.9% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 51.7% | 47.8% | -3.9% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 | 41.2% | 35.9% | -5.3% | 37.9% | -2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.3% | 34.2% | -3.1% | 44.2% | -10.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 15.8% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 6.7% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 10.1% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
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 | 55.6% | 45.6% | -10.0% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 38.4% | 9.5% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 13% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 47.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.4% | 10.7% | -3.7% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.2% | 5.2% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 13.1% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 4.9% | 3.7% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 15.8% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.7% | 47.8% | 9.1% | 33.8% | 14.0% |
| Other | 5.6% | 2.5% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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 | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 93.5% | 96.5% | 3.0% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 91.6% 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 | 92.3% | 91.6% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 4.9% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.7% | 91.6% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 4.9% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 1.2% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.1% | 76.7% | 3.4% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 15.3% | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.3% | 37.2% | 20.1% |
| Christian | 37.4% | 46.2% | -8.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holywell Terrace was 18.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.7% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Holywell Terrace has the 11th lowest crime rate of 77 local areas in Abbey and the 195th lowest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Holywell Terrace, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2024-04-11 | £723,409 |
| 1 - 1A Holywell Terrace, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2023-11-22 | £763,380 |
| 11 Holywell Terrace, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2017-10-16 | £583,580 |
| 8 Holywell Terrace, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2017-01-16 | £528,599 |
| 10 Holywell Terrace, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2016-11-17 | £654,008 |
| Full-Time Employee | 137 |
| Retired | 88 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Human health and social work activities | 41 |
| Education | 37 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 31 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 29 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coleham Primary School Greyfriars Road , SY3 7EN | 3out of 4 | 863 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crowmoor Primary School and Nursery Crowmere Road , SY2 5JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,110 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery New Park Road , Castlefields SY1 2SP | 3out of 4 | 1,229 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Martin Wilson School New Park Road , Castlefields SY1 2SP | 3out of 4 | 1,294 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Giles CofE Primary School Portland Crescent , SY2 5NJ | 4out of 4 | 1,408 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belvidere School Crowmere Road , SY2 5LA | 4out of 4 | 1,561 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory School Longden Road , SY3 9EE | 4out of 4 | 2,505 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meole Brace School Longden Road , SY3 9DW | 3out of 4 | 2,838 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury Academy Corndon Crescent , SY1 4LL | 1out of 4 | 3,061 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury Colleges Group Priory Road , SY1 1RX | - not rated | 1,348 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Winefride's Convent School Belmont , SY1 1TE | - not rated | 957 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury High School 32 Town Walls , Shrewsbury SY1 1TN | - not rated | 1,205 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prestfelde School London Road , SY2 6NZ | - not rated | 1,332 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Severndale Specialist Academy Woodcote Way , Monkmoor SY2 5SH | 3out of 4 | 1,624 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury School The Schools , SY3 7BA | - not rated | 1,640 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartlands Rest Home | Whitehall Street, Shrewsbury | 66 yd | |
| Bollywood Burger | 32A Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury | 252 yd | |
| The Peach Tree | 18 - 21 Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury | 359 yd | |
| The Shed | 7 Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury | 441 yd | |
| Weir Cafe | Weir Cafe Rear Of, Dorset Farm | 618 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dun Cow | 171 Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury | 259 yd | |
| The Crown | The Crown, 28 Abbey Foregate | 306 yd | |
| The Brick | Bricklayers Arms, 94 Abbey Foregate | 393 yd | |
| Old Bell | 115 Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury | 463 yd | |
| The Abbey | 83 Monkmoor Road, Shrewsbury | 483 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Tim | 33 Monkmoor Road, Shrewsbury | 146 yd | |
| Abbey Deli Sandwich Bar | Abbey Deli, 178 Abbey Foregate | 236 yd | |
| Monkmoor Fish Bar | 53 Monkmoor Road, Shrewsbury | 250 yd | |
| Ganges | 32A Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury | 252 yd | |
| Pizza Bite | 23 Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury | 356 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda Stores, Old Potts Way | 620 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 24 Pride Hill, Shrewsbury | 912 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Wakeman School & Arts College (Closed) Abbey Foregate | grass pitches | 462 yd |
| Gay Meadow (Shrewsbury Town Fc) (Closed) Abbey Foregate | grass pitches | 474 yd |
| Sparrow Lane Sports Ground DARK LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 670 yd |
| Castle Walk Recreation Ground QUEEN STREET | tennis courts | 686 yd |
| Body Image Health & Fitness (Closed) St. Marys Place | health and fitness suite | 778 yd |
| Rocke Street Recreation Ground ROCKE STREET | grass pitches | 870 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Shrewsbury) (Closed) 111-112 111-112 St. Michaels Street | health and fitness suite | 943 yd |
| Monkmoor Outdoor Recreation Centre MONKMOOR RECREATION CENTRE BUILDING MONKMOOR RECREATION CENTRE BUILDING RACECOURSE CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 968 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 110 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 110 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.