Judith Butts Gardens is in Shrewsbury and in Shrewsbury And Atcham district. SY2 5SD is located in the Underdale 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 Judith Butts Gardens, Shrewsbury, SY2 5SD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY2 5SG, SY2 5SF, SY2 5SA, SY2 5SE, SY2 5SB, SY2 5SQ, SY2 5RY, SY2 5XX, SY2 5TS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SY2 5SD 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 | 52.7% | 50.3% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 47.3% | 49.7% | 2.4% | 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.
In the immediate area around SY2 5SD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.3% | 44.3% | 1.0% | 37.9% | 6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.1% | 38.2% | 0.1% | 44.2% | -6.0% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 12.7% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 3.5% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 43.2% | 47.2% | 4.0% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 31.3% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 13.1% | -3.0% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 6.9% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 35.3% | 19.8% | -15.5% | 18.2% | 1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 10.3% | -6.4% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 19.4% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 9.9% | 6.7% | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 19.8% | 10.7% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.9% | 18.1% | 10.2% | 33.8% | -15.7% |
| Other | 7.5% | 2.6% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 97.9% | 97.8% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94.4% 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 | 96.1% | 94.4% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 94.7% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.6% | 76.7% | -15.1% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 34.4% | 13.5% | 20.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.1% | 37.2% | 10.9% |
| Christian | 40.9% | 46.2% | -5.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Judith Butts Gardens was 85.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.0% higher than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Judith Butts Gardens has the 28th highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Abbey and the 195th highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101 Judith Butts Gardens, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-12-13 | £234,429 |
| 111 Judith Butts Gardens, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2017-01-26 | £177,973 |
| 103 Judith Butts Gardens, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2014-04-25 | £203,963 |
| 99 Judith Butts Gardens, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2006-05-19 | £243,811 |
| 103 Judith Butts Gardens, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £119,000 | 2005-01-28 | £219,600 |
SY2 5SD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Wilfred Owen School The Monkmoor Campus , Woodcote Way SY2 5SH | 3out of 4 | 266 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Martin Wilson School New Park Road , Castlefields SY1 2SP | 3out of 4 | 680 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery New Park Road , Castlefields SY1 2SP | 3out of 4 | 736 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvidere Primary School Tenbury Drive , Telford Estate SY2 5YB | 3out of 4 | 938 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crowmoor Primary School and Nursery Crowmere Road , SY2 5JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,009 yd | Foundation 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 | 1,115 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury Academy Corndon Crescent , SY1 4LL | 1out of 4 | 1,652 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory School Longden Road , SY3 9EE | 4out of 4 | 3,964 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meole Brace School Longden Road , SY3 9DW | 3out of 4 | 4,312 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 | 2,557 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severndale Specialist Academy Woodcote Way , Monkmoor SY2 5SH | 3out of 4 | 177 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tuition, Medical and Behaviour Support Service Central Office Admin , Sundorne Education Centre SY1 4RG | 3out of 4 | 1,511 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prestfelde School London Road , SY2 6NZ | - not rated | 2,023 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winefride's Convent School Belmont , SY1 1TE | - not rated | 2,360 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury High School 32 Town Walls , Shrewsbury SY1 1TN | - not rated | 2,588 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tandoori Cottage | 184 Monkmoor Road, Shrewsbury | 243 yd | |
| Pepes Piri Piri | 36 Ditherington Road, Shrewsbury | 1,054 yd | |
| Weir Cafe | Weir Cafe Rear Of, Dorset Farm | 1,057 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monkmoor Hotel | 203 Monkmoor Road, Shrewsbury | 214 yd | |
| The Abbey | 83 Monkmoor Road, Shrewsbury | 996 yd | |
| The Coach Inn | Ditherington Road, Shrewsbury | 1,035 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Sing | 194 Monkmoor Road, Shrewsbury | 243 yd | |
| China House | 240 Monkmoor Road, Shrewsbury | 370 yd | |
| The Village Chippy (Shrewsbury) Ltd | The Village Chippy, 244 Monkmoor Road | 370 yd | |
| Crowmere Fryer | 148 Crowmere Road, Shrewsbury | 892 yd | |
| The Sea Fryer | 2 Ditherington Road, Shrewsbury | 1,001 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Wilfred Owen School (Monkmoor Campus) WOODCOTE WAY | artificial grass pitch | 225 yd |
| Shrewsbury Golf Driving Range TELFORD WAY | golf | 536 yd |
| Monkmoor Outdoor Recreation Centre MONKMOOR RECREATION CENTRE BUILDING MONKMOOR RECREATION CENTRE BUILDING RACECOURSE CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 543 yd |
| Upton Lane Recreation Ground UPTON LANE | grass pitches | 731 yd |
| Castle Walk Recreation Ground QUEEN STREET | tennis courts | 1,026 yd |
| Belvidere School Crowmere Road | grass pitches | 1,057 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 | 100.0% |
| 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 | 29.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 28.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.03 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.