Butcher Lane is in Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury and in Shrewsbury And Atcham district. SY3 0LZ 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 1984-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Butcher Lane, Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury, SY3 0LZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY3 0QQ, SY3 0LY, SY3 0NA, SY3 0ND, SY3 0NE, SY3 0ES, SY3 0LU, SY3 0LX, SY3 0DT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SY3 0LZ 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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Butcher 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.
Butcher 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%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jafeca, 1 Butcher Lane, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2016-03-24 | £321,299 |
| 2 Butcher Lane, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £177,500 | 2003-07-18 | £384,464 |
SY3 0LZ 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 0LZ 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%.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 527 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 | 1,680 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Radbrook Primary School Calverton Way , Bank Farm Road SY3 6DZ | 3out of 4 | 2,781 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Condover CofE Primary School Condover , SY5 7AA | 3out of 4 | 3,185 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleham Primary School Greyfriars Road , SY3 7EN | 3out of 4 | 3,680 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,092 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory School Longden Road , SY3 9EE | 4out of 4 | 2,537 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 | 4,141 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury School The Schools , SY3 7BA | - not rated | 3,523 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury High School 32 Town Walls , Shrewsbury SY1 1TN | - not rated | 3,780 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winefride's Convent School Belmont , SY1 1TE | - not rated | 3,894 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prestfelde School London Road , SY2 6NZ | - not rated | 4,343 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Kitchen | 13A Lyth Hill Road, Bayston Hill | 264 yd | |
| Zap Coffee | Zap Coffee Ltd, 17 Lansdowne Road | 497 yd | |
| Atlantic Fish Bar | 23 Lansdowne Road, Bayston Hill | 497 yd | |
| Church Cottage | 512 yd | ||
| Starbucks | Hereford Road, Bayston Hill | 924 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compasses | Hereford Road, Bayston Hill | 389 yd | |
| Three Fishes | Hereford Road, Bayston Hill | 451 yd | |
| Beeches Bayston Hill | The Beeches, 93 Lythwood Road | 542 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong City | 10A Hereford Road, Bayston Hill | 451 yd | |
| Mahim Indian Takeaway | 9 Lansdowne Road, Bayston Hill | 497 yd | |
| Greggs | Eurogarages Ltd, Petrol Filling Station | 924 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.