Sharpstones Lane, Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury, SY3 0AN

Overview of SY3 0AN

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Sharpstones Lane is in Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury and in Shrewsbury And Atcham district. SY3 0AN 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 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Sharpstones Lane, Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury, SY3 0AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: SY3 0DG, SY3 0DD, SY3 0DF, SY3 0BY, SY3 0DB, SY3 0DW, SY3 0DL, SY3 0EB, SY3 0EA.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SY3 0AN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49%	50.9%	1.9%	51.0%	-0.1%
Male	51%	49.1%	-1.9%	49.0%	0.1%

Partnership Status

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	24.4%	29.1%	4.7%	37.9%	-8.8%
Married: Opposite sex	59.2%	50.8%	-8.4%	44.2%	6.6%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%
Separated	0.5%	3.9%	3.4%	2.2%	1.7%
Divorced	6.6%	6.7%	0.1%	9.1%	-2.4%
Widowed	9.4%	8.3%	-1.1%	6.1%	2.2%

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	44.4%	44.6%	0.2%	48.4%	-3.8%
Good health	32.9%	35.9%	3.0%	33.6%	2.3%
Fair health	17.7%	15%	-2.7%	12.7%	2.3%
Bad health	3.3%	3.8%	0.5%	4.0%	-0.2%
Very bad health	1.6%	0.7%	-0.9%	1.2%	-0.5%

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	20.7%	17%	-3.7%	18.2%	-1.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.5%	7.5%	-1.0%	9.6%	-2.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	23.9%	11.1%	-12.8%	13.4%	-2.3%
Apprenticeship	5.6%	8.7%	3.1%	5.3%	3.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.7%	17%	5.3%	16.9%	0.1%
Degree or Similar	24.9%	35.6%	10.7%	33.8%	1.8%
Other	4.7%	3.2%	-1.5%	2.8%	0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	98.8%	97.9%	-0.9%	81.4%	16.5%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.1%	-0.1%
Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%

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	98.8%	95.1%	-3.7%	83.2%	11.9%
European Union	0.4%	3.1%	2.7%	6.1%	-3.0%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1.4%	1.4%	5.6%	-4.2%
British Overseas	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.8%	95.1%	-3.7%	83.2%	11.9%
10+ Years	0%	2.4%	2.4%	9.8%	-7.4%
5-10 Years	0%	2.1%	2.1%	2.9%	-0.8%
2-5 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82.6%	76.7%	5.9%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Other EU countries	1.4%	1.5%	-0.1%
South-East Asia	1%	0.2%	0.8%
No passport held	14.6%	13.5%	1.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34.7%	37.2%	-2.5%
Christian	55.9%	46.2%	9.7%
Not answered	9.4%	6.0%	3.4%

Safety

Is Sharpstones Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sharpstones Lane was 34.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.4% lower than the Bayston Hill, Column and Sutton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Sharpstones Lane has the 41st lowest crime rate of 83 local areas in Bayston Hill, Column and Sutton and the 442nd lowest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.3%.

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Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£45,700

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in SY3 0AN, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 1/10 (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 - 6/10 (average )
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) - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 2/10 (very 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 Sharpstones Lane are based on 26 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 Sharpstones Lane, Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury, SY3 0AN

Estimated Average Property Prices for SY3 0AN

Average Price
£348,096

Semi-Detached
£292,026

Terraced
£173,665

Detached
£439,053

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Sharpstones Lane

Average Price
£348,800

Semi-Detached
£268,845

Terraced
£187,984

Detached
£500,986

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Sharpstones LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
14 Sharpstones Lane, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building	£145,600	2021-02-26	£184,381
The Old Orchard Sharpstones Lane, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2020-05-01	£345,161
14 Sharpstones Lane, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building	£120,000	2019-08-14	£168,935
The Old Orchard Sharpstones Lane, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building	£390,000	2017-12-14	£554,183
12 Sharpstones Lane, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2017-09-11	£370,445

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Employment

SY3 0AN 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in SY3 0AN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	87
Full-Time Employee	75
Self-Employed	26
Part-Time Employee	24
Looking after home or family	14
Other	9
Student (economically inactive)	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Human health and social work activities	19
Education	19
Transport and storage	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Other	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Construction	5
Manufacturing	4
Information and communication	4
Administrative and support service activities	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Real estate activities	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Mining and quarrying	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School Longmeadow Site , Bayston Hill SY3 0NU	- not rated	1,115 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Meole Brace Church of England Primary and Nursery Church Road , Meole Brace SY3 9HG	3out of 4	1,575 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Radbrook Primary School Calverton Way , Bank Farm Road SY3 6DZ	3out of 4	2,862 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Condover CofE Primary School Condover , SY5 7AA	3out of 4	3,132 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Mereside Church of England Primary Academy Mereside , Springfield SY2 6LE	- not rated	3,338 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Meole Brace School Longden Road , SY3 9DW	3out of 4	2,071 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Priory School Longden Road , SY3 9EE	4out of 4	2,486 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Belvidere School Crowmere Road , SY2 5LA	4out of 4	5,078 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Shrewsbury Colleges Group Priory Road , SY1 1RX	- not rated	3,974 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Shrewsbury School The Schools , SY3 7BA	- not rated	3,377 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Shrewsbury High School 32 Town Walls , Shrewsbury SY1 1TN	- not rated	3,576 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Winefride's Convent School Belmont , SY1 1TE	- not rated	3,656 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Prestfelde School London Road , SY2 6NZ	- not rated	3,876 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	Distance
Church Cottage		203 yd
Star Kitchen	13A Lyth Hill Road, Bayston Hill	474 yd
Starbucks	Hereford Road, Bayston Hill	775 yd
Subway	Hereford Road, Bayston Hill	775 yd
Burger King	Hereford Road, Bayston Hill	775 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Three Fishes	Hereford Road, Bayston Hill		149 yd
Compasses	Hereford Road, Bayston Hill		289 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hong Kong City	10A Hereford Road, Bayston Hill	149 yd
Greggs	Eurogarages Ltd, Petrol Filling Station	775 yd
Mahim Indian Takeaway	9 Lansdowne Road, Bayston Hill	1,080 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near SY3 0AN postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	66.7%
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	33.3%

Download Speed

Median download speed	27.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	27 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	71.17 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	71.17 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	2.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	3.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.