Rowton Road, Shrewsbury, SY2 6EX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SY2 6EX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% 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	50.5%	53.8%	3.3%	51.0%	2.8%
Male	49.5%	46.2%	-3.3%	49.0%	-2.8%

Partnership Status

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 6EX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.5% 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	23.7%	16.7%	-7.0%	37.9%	-21.2%
Married: Opposite sex	57.4%	59.5%	2.1%	44.2%	15.3%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.8%	1.8%	0.3%	1.5%
Separated	0.8%	1.8%	1.0%	2.2%	-0.4%
Divorced	9.6%	10.7%	1.1%	9.1%	1.6%
Widowed	8.4%	9.5%	1.1%	6.1%	3.4%

Health

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	41.5%	37.6%	-3.9%	48.4%	-10.8%
Good health	43.6%	35.4%	-8.2%	33.6%	1.8%
Fair health	10.1%	21.5%	11.4%	12.7%	8.8%
Bad health	4.2%	4.4%	0.2%	4.0%	0.4%
Very bad health	0.7%	1.1%	0.4%	1.2%	-0.1%

Education and Qualifications

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	19.7%	14.5%	-5.2%	18.2%	-3.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.9%	5.4%	-9.5%	9.6%	-4.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.1%	16.3%	0.2%	13.4%	2.9%
Apprenticeship	5.2%	9%	3.8%	5.3%	3.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.9%	18.7%	5.8%	16.9%	1.8%
Degree or Similar	27.7%	31.9%	4.2%	33.8%	-1.9%
Other	3.6%	4.2%	0.6%	2.8%	1.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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)
Other Asian	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.6%	-1.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	99.3%	98.4%	-0.9%	81.4%	17.0%
Other	0%	1.1%	1.1%	1.6%	-0.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.1% 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	98.3%	95.1%	-3.2%	83.2%	11.9%
Africa	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	2.2%	1.9%	5.6%	-3.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	2.2%	1.5%	1.3%	0.9%
Oceania	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.9%	95.1%	-2.8%	83.2%	11.9%
10+ Years	0%	4.9%	4.9%	9.8%	-4.9%
Less than 2 years	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81.3%	76.7%	4.6%
North America and the Caribbean	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
No passport held	18.1%	13.5%	4.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.4%	37.2%	-4.8%
Christian	61.6%	46.2%	15.4%
Jewish	1.1%	0.5%	0.6%
Other religion	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Not answered	4.3%	6.0%	-1.7%

Safety

Is Rowton Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rowton Road was 15.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.7% lower than the Bayston Hill, Column and Sutton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Rowton Road has the 20th lowest crime rate of 82 local areas in Bayston Hill, Column and Sutton and the 160th lowest crime rate of 998 local areas in Shropshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£43,400

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in SY2 6EX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Rowton Road are based on 83 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Shrewsbury And Atcham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Rowton Road, Shrewsbury, SY2 6EX

Estimated Average Property Prices for SY2 6EX

Average Price
£382,347

Semi-Detached
£433,896

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£365,164

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Rowton Road

Average Price
£296,674

Semi-Detached
£277,914

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£335,585

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Rowton Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 Rowton Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£390,000	2022-02-23	£443,182
9 Rowton Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building	£295,000	2018-06-13	£399,049
5 Rowton Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£237,500	2008-06-20	£369,993
11 Rowton Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building	£229,995	2007-01-12	£359,565
9 Rowton Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building	£190,000	2004-07-02	£340,140

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SY2 6EX

Employment

SY2 6EX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in SY2 6EX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 47% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	80
Full-Time Employee	46
Self-Employed	17
Part-Time Employee	16
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Student (economically inactive)	3
Other	2
Unemployed	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0
Looking after home or family	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Human health and social work activities	23
Education	23
Manufacturing	15
Construction	11
Administrative and support service activities	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Other	5
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Transport and storage	3
Real estate activities	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Springfield Infant School Mereside , Springfield SY2 6LE	- not rated	772 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Holy Cross CofE Junior School Wenlock Road , SY2 6LE	- not rated	854 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Mereside Church of England Primary School Mereside , Springfield SY2 6LE	- not rated	854 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Mereside Church of England Primary Academy Mereside , Springfield SY2 6LE	3out of 4	854 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Coleham Primary School Greyfriars Road , SY3 7EN	4out of 4	1,922 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Wakeman School and Arts College Abbey Foregate , SY2 6AA	- not rated	2,352 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Meole Brace School Longden Road , SY3 9DW	- not rated	2,549 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Meole Brace School Longden Road , SY3 9DW	3out of 4	2,549 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Priory School Longden Road , SY3 9EE	3out of 4	2,598 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Priory School, A Business and Enterprise College Longden Road , SY3 9EE	- not rated	2,598 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Shrewsbury College of Arts and Technology London Road , SY2 6PR	- not rated	1,308 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Shrewsbury College Priory Road , SY1 1RX	- not rated	2,992 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
David Banks School Oteley Island , Oteley Road SY2 6QP	- not rated	345 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kingsland Grange Junior School 17 Hereford Road , SY3 7QX	- not rated	1,474 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Prestfelde School London Road , SY2 6NZ	- not rated	1,525 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bettws Lifehouse Kingsland Grange , Old Roman Road SY3 9AH	- not rated	2,424 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Winefride's RC Independent School Belmont , SY1 1TE	- not rated	2,442 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Percy Throwers Restaurant	Percy Throwers Garden Centre, Thrower Road		473 yd
Shrewsbury Town Football Club	Greenhous Meadow, Oteley Road		1,050 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Charles Darwin	Sutton Road, Shrewsbury		279 yd
Saddlers Pub	Whitecroft Road, Shrewsbury		734 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Shrewsbury Fish Bar	Unit 5, Shopping Parade	355 yd
Whitecroft Chippy	Unit 2, Whitecroft Road	734 yd
Oscar's Chinese Takeaway Limited	Unit 3, Whitecroft Road	734 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Aldi	Aldi Stores Ltd, Maxfield Drive	481 yd
Sainsbury's	Whitecroft Road, Shrewsbury	734 yd
Lidl	Oteley Road, Shrewsbury	792 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Springfield Recreation Ground MERESIDE	grass pitches	629 yd
Mereside Church Of England Primary School CHILDRENS WAY	grass pitches	801 yd
Shrewsbury Town Football Club (New Meadow) Oteley Road	grass pitches	1,047 yd
Shrewsbury Community Football Hub PROSTAR STADIUM PROSTAR STADIUM OTELEY ROAD	artificial grass pitch	1,090 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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.

Overview of SY2 6EX