Murrell Way is in Shrewsbury and in Shropshire district. SY2 6FL is located in the Bayston Hill, Column and Sutton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Shrewsbury and Atcham. This postcode has been in use since 2015-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Murrell Way, Shrewsbury, SY2 6FL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY2 6FB, SY2 6QY, SY2 6FN, SY2 6QS, SY2 6QJ, SY2 6QL, SY2 6QX, SY2 6QW, SY2 6QT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SY2 6FL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 51.3% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 49.5% | 48.7% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 23.7% | 40.1% | 16.4% | 37.9% | 2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.4% | 46% | -11.4% | 44.2% | 1.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 8.3% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 3.1% | -5.3% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 (92.4%) 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 | 41.5% | 62.6% | 21.1% | 48.4% | 14.2% |
| Good health | 43.6% | 29.8% | -13.8% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 6.4% | -3.7% | 12.7% | -6.3% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 1.2% | -3.0% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around SY2 6FL this area, 6.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.7% | 6.3% | -13.4% | 18.2% | -11.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 7% | -7.9% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 15.7% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 5.2% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 21.1% | 8.2% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.7% | 43.9% | 16.2% | 33.8% | 10.1% |
| Other | 3.6% | 0.8% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.9% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.3% | 93.9% | -5.4% | 81.4% | 12.5% |
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 | 98.3% | 91.8% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| European Union | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 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% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85% | 76.7% | 8.3% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.3% | 37.2% | 16.1% |
| Christian | 39.9% | 46.2% | -6.3% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Murrell Way was 106.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.3% higher than the Bayston Hill, Column and Sutton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Murrell Way has the 7th highest crime rate of 83 local areas in Bayston Hill, Column and Sutton and the 135th highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 328.1%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Murrell Way, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2024-06-21 | £425,129 |
| 76 Murrell Way, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2022-11-01 | £354,162 |
| 4 Murrell Way, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Detached, a newly built property | £430,000 | 2022-08-01 | £473,841 |
| 2 Murrell Way, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Detached, a newly built property | £295,000 | 2021-12-22 | £348,400 |
| 10 Murrell Way, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-04-09 | £408,637 |
SY2 6FL 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 | 195 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mereside Church of England Primary Academy Mereside , Springfield SY2 6LE | - not rated | 1,199 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleham Primary School Greyfriars Road , SY3 7EN | 3out of 4 | 1,649 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meole Brace Church of England Primary and Nursery Church Road , Meole Brace SY3 9HG | 3out of 4 | 1,758 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Giles CofE Primary School Portland Crescent , SY2 5NJ | 4out of 4 | 2,492 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crowmoor Primary School and Nursery Crowmere Road , SY2 5JJ | 3out of 4 | 2,617 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meole Brace School Longden Road , SY3 9DW | 3out of 4 | 2,077 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory School Longden Road , SY3 9EE | 4out of 4 | 2,132 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvidere School Crowmere Road , SY2 5LA | 4out of 4 | 2,877 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury Academy Corndon Crescent , SY1 4LL | 1out of 4 | 5,162 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 | 2,661 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 | 1,666 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winefride's Convent School Belmont , SY1 1TE | - not rated | 2,138 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury High School 32 Town Walls , Shrewsbury SY1 1TN | - not rated | 2,207 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury School The Schools , SY3 7BA | - not rated | 2,293 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Severndale Specialist Academy Woodcote Way , Monkmoor SY2 5SH | 3out of 4 | 3,597 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percy Throwers Restaurant | Percy Throwers Garden Centre, Thrower Road | 556 yd | |
| Shrewsbury Town Football Club | Greenhous Meadow, Oteley Road | 696 yd | |
| Bannatyne Health Club | Bannatynes Health Club, Oteley Road | 816 yd | |
| Costa | Unit 8C, Meole Brace Retail Park | 948 yd | |
| McDonald's Restaurants | Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd, Meole Brace Retail Park | 948 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Charles Darwin | Sutton Road, Shrewsbury | 512 yd | |
| Saddlers Pub | Whitecroft Road, Shrewsbury | 603 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury Fish Bar | Unit 5, Shopping Parade | 574 yd | |
| Whitecroft Chippy | Unit 2, Whitecroft Road | 603 yd | |
| Oscar's Chinese Takeaway Limited | Unit 3, Whitecroft Road | 603 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 8A, Meole Brace Retail Park | 958 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi Stores Ltd, Maxfield Drive | 373 yd | |
| Lidl | Oteley Road, Shrewsbury | 429 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Whitecroft Road, Shrewsbury | 603 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd, Meole Brace Retail Park | 948 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury Town Football Club (New Meadow) Oteley Road | grass pitches | 693 yd |
| Shrewsbury Community Football Hub PROSTAR STADIUM PROSTAR STADIUM OTELEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 723 yd |
| Meole Brace Golf Course OTELEY ROAD | golf | 768 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Shrewsbury) OTELEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 808 yd |
| Springfield Recreation Ground MERESIDE | grass pitches | 991 yd |
| Mereside Church Of England Primary School CHILDRENS WAY | grass pitches | 1,091 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 | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.9% |
| 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 | 67.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 211.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 31.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.