Lambourn Drive is in Shrewsbury and in Shrewsbury And Atcham district. SY3 5NE is located in the Bowbrook electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Shrewsbury and Atcham. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lambourn Drive, Shrewsbury, SY3 5NE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY3 5HG, SY3 5BJ, SY3 8TU, SY3 5JB, SY3 5NP, SY3 5HQ, SY3 5NF, SY3 8SW, SY3 5NB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SY3 5NE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 51.1% | -0.9% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 48% | 48.9% | 0.9% | 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 | 43.6% | 41.6% | -2.0% | 37.9% | 3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.3% | 40.9% | -2.4% | 44.2% | -3.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 11.2% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 3% | 3.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (85.3%) 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 | 57.9% | 54.7% | -3.2% | 48.4% | 6.3% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 30.6% | 1.0% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 11.4% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 3% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 SY3 5NE this area, 9.4% 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 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.8% | 9.4% | 0.6% | 18.2% | -8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 7.7% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 9.7% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.4% | 18.9% | -1.5% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.8% | 48.1% | 6.3% | 33.8% | 14.3% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.6% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 6.5% | 6.7% | 0.2% | 3.1% | 3.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 4.6% | 2.5% | -2.1% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 83.4% | 82.8% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 1.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 82.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.1% | 82.8% | 2.7% | 83.2% | -0.4% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 3.3% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.1% | 9.8% | -1.3% | 5.6% | 4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.5% | 83.2% | 3.7% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 8.6% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 1.8% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 0.7% | -4.5% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.6% | 5.6% | -3.0% | 1.9% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.5% | 76.7% | 2.8% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4.2% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 9.8% | 13.5% | -3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.1% | 37.2% | -1.1% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lambourn Drive was 142.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.4% higher than the Bowbrook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lambourn Drive has the 4th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Bowbrook and the 83rd highest crime rate of 998 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 100.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73 Lambourn Drive, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2024-12-20 | £200,091 |
| 11 Lambourn Drive, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £154,000 | 2023-02-17 | £161,746 |
| 39 Lambourn Drive, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £77,500 | 2022-12-23 | £75,882 |
| 11 Lambourn Drive, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2022-12-21 | £109,075 |
| 73 Lambourn Drive, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £159,000 | 2020-09-18 | £204,933 |
SY3 5NE 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 student residents living in SY3 5NE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 176 |
| Retired | 83 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Other | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 123 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxon CofE Primary School Racecourse Lane , Bicton Heath SY3 5BJ | 4out of 4 | 302 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowbrook Primary School Squinter Pip Way , SY5 8PY | - not rated | 1,064 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Infant School Woodfield Road , Copthorne SY3 8LU | - not rated | 2,019 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Infant School & Nursery Woodfield Road , Copthorne SY3 8LU | - not rated | 2,019 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Junior School Woodfield Road , SY3 8LU | - not rated | 2,095 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Priory School Longden Road , SY3 9EE | 3out of 4 | 2,999 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory School, A Business and Enterprise College Longden Road , SY3 9EE | - not rated | 2,999 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meole Brace School Longden Road , SY3 9DW | - not rated | 3,231 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meole Brace School Longden Road , SY3 9DW | 3out of 4 | 3,231 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wakeman School and Arts College Abbey Foregate , SY2 6AA | - not rated | 4,091 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury College Priory Road , SY1 1RX | - not rated | 3,110 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Keystone Academy Squinter Pip Way , SY5 8PY | - not rated | 1,118 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shelton House School The Mount , SY3 8BH | - not rated | 1,146 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Oakwood School Unit 2 , The Oaks Business Park SY3 8BT | - not rated | 1,601 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollyoaks 82 Crowmeole Lane , SY3 8AY | - not rated | 1,658 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Kingsland Grange School Old Roman Road , SY3 9AH | - not rated | 2,978 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onslow Balti Lounge | Pensfold, Bicton Heath | 221 yd | |
| Shropshire Mind | The Redwoods Centre, Somerby Drive | 268 yd | |
| Ego Shrewsbury | Ego At The Grapes, Welshpool Road | 470 yd | |
| The Redwoods Centre | Somerby Drive, Shrewsbury | 601 yd | |
| The League Of Friends | Royal Shrewsbury Hospital North, Mytton Oak Road | 636 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelton Cricket Club | 27 The Furlongs, Bicton Health | 300 yd | |
| The Oxon Priory | Welshpool Road, Shelton | 965 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Great Wall | Unit 4, Pensfold | 221 yd | |
| Blue Jade | Unit A3R, Bicton Heath Shopping Centre | 719 yd | |
| Oxon Fish Bar | Unit A3L, Bicton Heath Shopping Centre | 719 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 4A, Bicton Heath Shopping Centre | 720 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid Counties Co-Operative | Mid Counties Co-Operative Society Limited, Bicton Heath Shopping Centre | 719 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pump Lane Playing Field PUMP LANE | grass pitches | 378 yd |
| Boiler House Pitch SOMERBY DRIVE | grass pitches | 461 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 | 48.8% |
| 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 | 59.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 158.36 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 158.36 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20.93 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.