Peace Drive is in Shrewsbury and in Shrewsbury And Atcham district. SY2 5NQ 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 Peace Drive, Shrewsbury, SY2 5NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY2 5NH, SY2 5NG, SY2 5PQ, SY2 5PH, SY2 5NE, SY2 5NF, SY2 5PD, SY2 5PB, SY2 5LY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SY2 5NQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50.3% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.7% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 18.4% | 15.8% | -2.6% | 37.9% | -22.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.6% | 44.9% | -16.7% | 44.2% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 28.4% | 21.1% | 9.1% | 19.3% |
| Widowed | 12.7% | 10.6% | -2.1% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.3% | 36.2% | -0.1% | 48.4% | -12.2% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 43.3% | 7.4% | 33.6% | 9.7% |
| Fair health | 22.4% | 18% | -4.4% | 12.7% | 5.3% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 1.9% | -2.7% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
In the area around SY2 5NQ this area, 8.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.1% | 8.7% | -17.4% | 18.2% | -9.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 16.3% | 6.1% | 9.6% | 6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 17.4% | 2.3% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 8% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 10.4% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 29% | 36.8% | 7.8% | 33.8% | 3.0% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.4% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 98.9% | 95.7% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
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 | 99.3% | 96.3% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.9% | 96.3% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.2% | 76.7% | 11.5% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 11.2% | 13.5% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.9% | 37.2% | -2.3% |
| Christian | 57.1% | 46.2% | 10.9% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Peace Drive was 6.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.9% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Peace Drive has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 77 local areas in Abbey and the 36th lowest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Peace Drive, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2025-08-07 | £298,628 |
| 2 Peace Drive, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2024-05-10 | £397,113 |
| 21 Peace Drive, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2021-09-17 | £498,103 |
| 10 Peace Drive, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2021-06-30 | £414,873 |
| 9 Peace Drive, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-05-14 | £316,568 |
SY2 5NQ area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 12% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of retired residents living in SY2 5NQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 48% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 140 |
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Unemployed | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Education | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Giles CofE Primary School Portland Crescent , SY2 5NJ | 4out of 4 | 276 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crowmoor Primary School and Nursery Crowmere Road , SY2 5JJ | 3out of 4 | 422 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvidere Primary School Tenbury Drive , Telford Estate SY2 5YB | 3out of 4 | 891 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mereside Church of England Primary Academy Mereside , Springfield SY2 6LE | - not rated | 1,462 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wilfred Owen School The Monkmoor Campus , Woodcote Way SY2 5SH | 3out of 4 | 1,506 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 624 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury Academy Corndon Crescent , SY1 4LL | 1out of 4 | 3,019 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory School Longden Road , SY3 9EE | 4out of 4 | 3,363 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meole Brace School Longden Road , SY3 9DW | 3out of 4 | 3,598 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 | 2,514 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prestfelde School London Road , SY2 6NZ | - not rated | 624 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Severndale Specialist Academy Woodcote Way , Monkmoor SY2 5SH | 3out of 4 | 1,458 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winefride's Convent School Belmont , SY1 1TE | - not rated | 2,044 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury High School 32 Town Walls , Shrewsbury SY1 1TN | - not rated | 2,290 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tuition, Medical and Behaviour Support Service Central Office Admin , Sundorne Education Centre SY1 4RG | 3out of 4 | 2,677 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Horse Inn | The White Horse, Wenlock Road | 630 yd | |
| The Peacock | 42 Wenlock Road, Shrewsbury | 830 yd | |
| Old Bell | 115 Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury | 842 yd | |
| The Brick | Bricklayers Arms, 94 Abbey Foregate | 911 yd | |
| The Abbey | 83 Monkmoor Road, Shrewsbury | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shire Fryer | 3 London Road, Shrewsbury | 557 yd | |
| Crowmere Fryer | 148 Crowmere Road, Shrewsbury | 578 yd | |
| Monkmoor Fish Bar | 53 Monkmoor Road, Shrewsbury | 1,022 yd | |
| Tim Tim | 33 Monkmoor Road, Shrewsbury | 1,037 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sparrow Lane Sports Ground DARK LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 536 yd |
| Prestfelde Preparatory School LONDON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 618 yd |
| Belvidere School Crowmere Road | grass pitches | 629 yd |
| Upton Lane Recreation Ground UPTON LANE | grass pitches | 839 yd |
| Monkmoor Outdoor Recreation Centre MONKMOOR RECREATION CENTRE BUILDING MONKMOOR RECREATION CENTRE BUILDING RACECOURSE CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,011 yd |
| London Road Sports Centre SHREWSBURY COLLEGE OF ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY SHREWSBURY COLLEGE OF ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY LONDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,059 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 | 48.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.