Alvaston Way is in Shrewsbury and in Shrewsbury And Atcham district. SY2 5TT is located in the Underdale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Shrewsbury and Atcham. This postcode has been in use since 1996-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Alvaston Way, Shrewsbury, SY2 5TT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY2 5TJ, SY2 5TQ, SY2 5TA, SY2 5TG, SY2 5TE, SY2 5SY, SY2 5TB, SY2 5TF, SY2 5TW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SY2 5TT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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 | 53.9% | 52.1% | -1.8% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 46.1% | 47.9% | 1.8% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 | 34.2% | 30.8% | -3.4% | 37.9% | -7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.3% | 50.2% | 2.9% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 10.9% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 4.2% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.3% | 52.4% | -2.9% | 48.4% | 4.0% |
| Good health | 30% | 33.3% | 3.3% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 11.7% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 17.1% | 13.8% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 9.3% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.8% | 16.5% | -8.3% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 6.6% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 18% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.5% | 33.6% | 10.1% | 33.8% | -0.2% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 98.4% | 95.5% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
In this area, 91.8% 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 | 98.9% | 91.8% | -7.1% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 5.7% | 4.9% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 91.8% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 3.5% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.9% | 76.7% | 2.2% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 15.2% | 13.5% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.1% | 37.2% | 9.9% |
| Christian | 48.4% | 46.2% | 2.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alvaston Way was 55.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.2% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Alvaston Way has the 35th highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Abbey and the 348th highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Alvaston Way, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2024-07-02 | £417,026 |
| 2 Alvaston Way, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £279,000 | 2021-06-30 | £345,521 |
| 21 Alvaston Way, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £305,500 | 2021-02-05 | £383,218 |
| 19 Alvaston Way, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £236,500 | 2020-07-20 | £320,323 |
| 6 Alvaston Way, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £232,500 | 2018-08-15 | £316,911 |
SY2 5TT 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 | 133 |
| Part-Time Employee | 68 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Education | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Transport and storage | 23 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 330 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvidere Primary School Tenbury Drive , Telford Estate SY2 5YB | 3out of 4 | 969 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sundorne Infant School and Nursery Corndon Crescent , Sundorne Road SY1 4LE | 2out of 4 | 1,147 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Martin Wilson School New Park Road , Castlefields SY1 2SP | 3out of 4 | 1,187 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery New Park Road , Castlefields SY1 2SP | 3out of 4 | 1,259 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,240 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury Academy Corndon Crescent , SY1 4LL | 1out of 4 | 1,297 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory School Longden Road , SY3 9EE | 4out of 4 | 4,540 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meole Brace School Longden Road , SY3 9DW | 3out of 4 | 4,879 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 | 3,144 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 | 422 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 | 972 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prestfelde School London Road , SY2 6NZ | - not rated | 2,364 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winefride's Convent School Belmont , SY1 1TE | - not rated | 2,942 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury High School 32 Town Walls , Shrewsbury SY1 1TN | - not rated | 3,173 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 | 744 yd | |
| Mr M Cafe @Shrewsbury Sports Village | Shrewsbury Sports Village, Sundorne Road | 981 yd | |
| The Shrewsbury Club | Sundorne Road, Shrewsbury | 986 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monkmoor Hotel | 203 Monkmoor Road, Shrewsbury | 741 yd | |
| The Coracle Inn | Sundorne Road, Shrewsbury | 916 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China House | 240 Monkmoor Road, Shrewsbury | 427 yd | |
| The Village Chippy (Shrewsbury) Ltd | The Village Chippy, 244 Monkmoor Road | 428 yd | |
| Lee Sing | 194 Monkmoor Road, Shrewsbury | 744 yd | |
| Wok King | 5 Sundorne Avenue, Shrewsbury | 1,010 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Wilfred Owen School (Monkmoor Campus) WOODCOTE WAY | artificial grass pitch | 388 yd |
| Shrewsbury Golf Driving Range TELFORD WAY | golf | 615 yd |
| Shrewsbury Sports Village SUNDORNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts | 845 yd |
| Upton Lane Recreation Ground UPTON LANE | grass pitches | 907 yd |
| Sundorne Games Hall SUNDORNE YOUTH AND SPORTS CENTRE SUNDORNE YOUTH AND SPORTS CENTRE SUNDORNE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 982 yd |
| Monkmoor Outdoor Recreation Centre MONKMOOR RECREATION CENTRE BUILDING MONKMOOR RECREATION CENTRE BUILDING RACECOURSE CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,076 yd |
| The Shrewsbury Club SUNDORNE ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,092 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 | 49 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 42.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 54.49 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 54.49 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 17.38 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.