Winifred Close is in Shrewsbury and in Shrewsbury And Atcham district. SY2 5NU 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 Winifred Close, Shrewsbury, SY2 5NU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY2 5NT, SY2 5YU, SY2 5YT, SY2 5NW, SY2 5HR, SY2 5PN, SY2 5PH, SY2 5PJ, SY2 5NN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SY2 5NU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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 | 51.2% | 53.4% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 48.8% | 46.6% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
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 SY2 5NU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.1% 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 | 13.5% | 19.9% | 6.4% | 37.9% | -18.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.5% | 52.1% | -13.4% | 44.2% | 7.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 9% | 17.2% | 8.2% | 9.1% | 8.1% |
| Widowed | 11.7% | 9% | -2.7% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
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 | 38.3% | 42.5% | 4.2% | 48.4% | -5.9% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 39.1% | 1.6% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 15.3% | -3.2% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 4% | 1.7% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 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 | 26.9% | 11.1% | -15.8% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 9.6% | -0.3% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 18.4% | 5.4% | 13.4% | 5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 5.7% | 0.3% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 17.6% | 8.6% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.7% | 36.4% | 3.7% | 33.8% | 2.6% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1.1% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 96.8% | 96.9% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
In this area, 94.2% 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 | 96.8% | 94.2% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 94.2% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 0% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87% | 76.7% | 10.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.3% | 37.2% | -7.9% |
| Christian | 62.2% | 46.2% | 16.0% |
| Buddhist | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Winifred Close was 144.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 124.9% higher than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Winifred Close has the 15th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Abbey and the 81st highest crime rate of 998 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 89.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 455.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Winifred Close, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £263,000 | 2025-03-24 | £265,071 |
| 5 Winifred Close, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2025-01-14 | £403,270 |
| 3 Winifred Close, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2024-07-25 | £267,815 |
| 5 Winifred Close, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £334,000 | 2021-09-17 | £393,122 |
| 6 Winifred Close, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £242,500 | 2011-08-16 | £403,117 |
The percentage of retired residents living in SY2 5NU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 52% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 136 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Giles CofE Primary School Portland Crescent , SY2 5NJ | 3out of 4 | 332 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crowmoor Primary School Crowmere Road , SY2 5JJ | 1out of 4 | 747 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crowmoor Primary School and Nursery Crowmere Road , SY2 5JJ | - not rated | 748 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvidere Primary School Tenbury Drive , Telford Estate SY2 5YB | - not rated | 933 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross CofE Junior School Wenlock Road , SY2 6LE | - not rated | 1,358 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belvidere School Belvidere Lane , SY2 5RJ | - not rated | 515 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvidere School Crowmere Road , SY2 5LA | - not rated | 651 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wakeman School and Arts College Abbey Foregate , SY2 6AA | - not rated | 1,956 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sundorne School and Sports College Corndon Crescent , Sundorne SY1 4LL | - not rated | 3,187 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury Academy Corndon Crescent , SY1 4LL | 2out of 4 | 3,187 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury College of Arts and Technology London Road , SY2 6PR | - not rated | 1,000 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury College Priory Road , SY1 1RX | - not rated | 2,944 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 | 711 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Katharine Elliot School Hearne Way , Monkmoor SY2 5SL | - not rated | 1,641 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clive Special School Hearne Way , Monkmoor SY2 5SL | - not rated | 1,641 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Severndale Specialist Academy Woodcote Way , Monkmoor SY2 5SH | - not rated | 1,688 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Severndale Hearne Way , Monkmoor SY2 5SL | - not rated | 1,732 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origins | Shrewsbury College Of Arts And Technology, London Road | 999 yd | |
| Futures Coffee Shop | Shrewsbury College Of Arts And Technology, London Road | 999 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Horse Inn | The White Horse, Wenlock Road | 846 yd | |
| The Peacock | 42 Wenlock Road, Shrewsbury | 940 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crowmere Fryer | 148 Crowmere Road, Shrewsbury | 739 yd | |
| The Shire Fryer | 3 London Road, Shrewsbury | 798 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Belvidere School Crowmere Road | grass pitches | 652 yd |
| Prestfelde Preparatory School LONDON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 711 yd |
| Sparrow Lane Sports Ground DARK LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 860 yd |
| Upton Lane Recreation Ground UPTON LANE | grass pitches | 950 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 | 952 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.