Ashton Road is in Shrewsbury and in Shrewsbury And Atcham district. SY3 7AN is located in the Porthill 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 Ashton Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 7AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY3 7AD, SY3 7AJ, SY3 7AP, SY3 7AE, SY3 7AH, SY3 7AF, SY3 7AB, SY3 7AG, SY3 7AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SY3 7AN is primarily male, with 60.8% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 39.2% | -10.8% | 51.0% | -11.8% |
| Male | 50% | 60.8% | 10.8% | 49.0% | 11.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SY3 7AN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.6% | 64.6% | 38.0% | 37.9% | 26.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.7% | 28.6% | -34.1% | 44.2% | -15.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 3.4% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -5.7% |
| Widowed | 3% | 1.5% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 (96.4%) 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 | 72.3% | 71.7% | -0.6% | 48.4% | 23.3% |
| Good health | 22.7% | 24.7% | 2.0% | 33.6% | -8.9% |
| Fair health | 3.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -9.8% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.3% | 10.7% | 5.4% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.3% | 1.5% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -8.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 41.8% | 25.8% | 13.4% | 28.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 1.3% | -2.3% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 9.7% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 58% | 32.7% | -25.3% | 33.8% | -1.1% |
| Other | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 6.6% | 5.2% | 0.7% | 5.9% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Other Black | 3.2% | 0.2% | -3.0% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 3.2% | 0.4% | -2.8% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 90% | 88.5% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 7.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 84% 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 | 88.2% | 84% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 2.9% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 9.1% | 7.3% | 5.6% | 3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.3% | 83.7% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 4% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 9.4% | 3.0% | 1.9% | 7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.6% | 76.7% | 9.9% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.1% | 0.4% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 5.3% | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.1% | 1.2% | -1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.1% | 0.2% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 1.8% | 13.5% | -11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.9% | 37.2% | 3.7% |
| Christian | 48% | 46.2% | 1.8% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.1% | 1.7% | -1.6% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 9.6% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashton Road was 31.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.1% lower than the Bayston Hill, Column and Sutton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ashton Road has the 38th lowest crime rate of 83 local areas in Bayston Hill, Column and Sutton and the 399th lowest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Ashton Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £875,000 | 2011-07-01 | £1,434,105 |
| 5 Ashton Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £660,000 | 2004-02-16 | £1,256,327 |
SY3 7AN 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 student residents living in SY3 7AN area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 327 |
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Education | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's Junior School Woodfield Road , SY3 8LU | 3out of 4 | 1,091 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleham Primary School Greyfriars Road , SY3 7EN | 3out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Radbrook Primary School Calverton Way , Bank Farm Road SY3 6DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,162 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Infant School Woodfield Road , Copthorne SY3 8LU | 4out of 4 | 1,192 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 | 1,627 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | 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 | 827 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meole Brace School Longden Road , SY3 9DW | 3out of 4 | 1,260 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvidere School Crowmere Road , SY2 5LA | 4out of 4 | 3,322 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury Academy Corndon Crescent , SY1 4LL | 1out of 4 | 4,637 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 | 855 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 | 229 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury High School 32 Town Walls , Shrewsbury SY1 1TN | - not rated | 629 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winefride's Convent School Belmont , SY1 1TE | - not rated | 860 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prestfelde School London Road , SY2 6NZ | - not rated | 2,615 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Severndale Specialist Academy Woodcote Way , Monkmoor SY2 5SH | 3out of 4 | 3,379 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holroyd Howe Independent Catering @ Shrewsbury School | Chandlers Mansions, 33 Kennedy Road | 438 yd | |
| Exo Poli | 92 Longden Road, Shrewsbury | 490 yd | |
| Nesscliffe House Nursery School | 8 Longden Road, Shrewsbury | 645 yd | |
| Darron's Kitchen | Cross Hill Court, Cross Hill | 713 yd | |
| Orchard Cafe | 11 Belmont, Shrewsbury | 764 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pengwern Boat Club | Porthill Road, Shrewsbury | 400 yd | |
| Red Barn | 108 Longden Road, Shrewsbury | 505 yd | |
| Admiral Benbow | 25 Swan Hill, Shrewsbury | 791 yd | |
| The Exchange | 1 Bellstone, Shrewsbury | 794 yd | |
| The Loopy Shrew | 15 Bellstone, Shrewsbury | 795 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury School Shop | Shrewsbury School, Ashton Road | 254 yd | |
| Wakaka Street Food | 29 - 30 Claremont Hill, Shrewsbury | 802 yd | |
| Patch's | Kiosk, General Market Hall | 824 yd | |
| Coffee Evolution | The Quarry, Shrewsbury | 826 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Domino Pizza, 22 Shoplatch | 850 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury School | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 240 yd |
| Shrewsbury High Prep School OLD ROMAN ROAD | grass pitches | 481 yd |
| Shrewsbury Lawn Tennis Club Crescent Lane | tennis courts | 567 yd |
| Shrewsbury High School TOWN WALLS | 604 yd | |
| Raby Crescent Recreation Ground RABY CRESCENT | grass pitches | 695 yd |
| Town Walls Tennis Club Crescent Lane | tennis courts | 717 yd |
| Quarry Swimming & Fitness Centre SWIMMING BATHS SWIMMING BATHS PRIORY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 823 yd |
| The Priory School LONGDEN ROAD | grass pitches | 840 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Shrewsbury) LOWER CLAREMONT BANK | health and fitness suite | 919 yd |
| Bodytech Health Club (Shrewsbury) 20A 20A MARDOL | health and fitness suite | 984 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.