Cotshore Drive is in Shrewsbury and in Shrewsbury And Atcham district. SY3 6DL is located in the Radbrook electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Shrewsbury and Atcham. This postcode has been in use since 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cotshore Drive, Shrewsbury, SY3 6DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY3 6AL, SY3 6DN, SY3 6DW, SY3 6DT, SY3 9DQ, SY3 6BQ, SY3 6BP, SY3 6DB, SY3 6BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SY3 6DL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% 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 | 56% | 54.1% | -1.9% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 44% | 45.9% | 1.9% | 49.0% | -3.1% |
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 | 29.7% | 27.9% | -1.8% | 37.9% | -10.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.3% | 40.3% | 0.0% | 44.2% | -3.9% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 13.3% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 17.4% | 17.2% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 11.1% |
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 | 41.9% | 37% | -4.9% | 48.4% | -11.4% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 37.7% | 7.3% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 17.7% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 5.0% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 5.7% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 17.1% | 17.5% | 0.4% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 12.4% | 1.5% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 13.7% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 15.8% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.2% | 33.8% | -2.4% | 33.8% | 0.0% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2.1% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.1% | 96.2% | 2.1% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.6% 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 | 92.6% | 93.6% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 93.2% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 5.6% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.4% | 76.7% | 4.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16% | 13.5% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.7% | 37.2% | -2.5% |
| Christian | 58.1% | 46.2% | 11.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cotshore Drive was 75.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.1% higher than the Bayston Hill, Column and Sutton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cotshore Drive has the 16th highest crime rate of 83 local areas in Bayston Hill, Column and Sutton and the 238th highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Cotshore Drive, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-02-04 | £213,896 |
| 9 Cotshore Drive, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-01-28 | £263,424 |
| 3 Cotshore Drive, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,800 | 2019-04-26 | £220,733 |
| 9 Cotshore Drive, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2017-09-08 | £247,457 |
| 9 Cotshore Drive, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2007-05-04 | £238,696 |
SY3 6DL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 6DL 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%.
| Retired | 109 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Education | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radbrook Primary School Calverton Way , Bank Farm Road SY3 6DZ | 3out of 4 | 183 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 | 1,320 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Junior School Woodfield Road , SY3 8LU | 3out of 4 | 1,588 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Infant School Woodfield Road , Copthorne SY3 8LU | 4out of 4 | 1,645 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleham Primary School Greyfriars Road , SY3 7EN | 3out of 4 | 2,357 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Priory School Longden Road , SY3 9EE | 4out of 4 | 733 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meole Brace School Longden Road , SY3 9DW | 3out of 4 | 813 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvidere School Crowmere Road , SY2 5LA | 4out of 4 | 4,595 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 | 2,069 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 | 1,517 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury High School 32 Town Walls , Shrewsbury SY1 1TN | - not rated | 1,946 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winefride's Convent School Belmont , SY1 1TE | - not rated | 2,177 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prestfelde School London Road , SY2 6NZ | - not rated | 3,753 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Severndale Specialist Academy Woodcote Way , Monkmoor SY2 5SH | 3out of 4 | 4,697 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Connect | Unit 9, The Morris Radbrook Centre | 162 yd | |
| Stargazers Nursery | Unit 8, Sweetlake Business Village | 979 yd | |
| Holroyd Howe Independent Catering @ Shrewsbury School | Chandlers Mansions, 33 Kennedy Road | 1,023 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inn On The Green | Bank Farm Road, Shrewsbury | 162 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radbrook Spice | Unit 1, The Morris Professional Centre | 99 yd | |
| Beijing Terrace | Bank Farm Road, Shrewsbury | 162 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Priory School LONGDEN ROAD | grass pitches | 635 yd |
| Meole Brace School LONGDEN ROAD | 705 yd | |
| Roman Road Sports Centre MEOLE BRACE SCHOOL MEOLE BRACE SCHOOL LONGDEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 731 yd |
| Shrewsbury High Prep School OLD ROMAN ROAD | grass pitches | 886 yd |
| Radbrook Elite Health & Leisure Club (Closed) Radbrook Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 920 yd |
| Stanley Lane Recreation Ground STANLEY LANE | grass pitches | 983 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 | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 72 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 83.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.68 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.