Longden Gardens is in Shrewsbury and in Shrewsbury And Atcham district. SY3 7EG is located in the Belle Vue 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 Longden Gardens, Shrewsbury, SY3 7EG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY3 7EB, SY3 7EE, SY3 7EQ, SY3 7EF, SY3 7EA, SY3 7NU, SY3 7ED, SY3 7EL, SY3 7DY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SY3 7EG has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57% of the population 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 | 49.4% | 57% | 7.6% | 51.0% | 6.0% |
| Male | 50.6% | 43% | -7.6% | 49.0% | -6.0% |
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 7EG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.1% 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 | 37.9% | 43.1% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.6% | 33.2% | -0.4% | 44.2% | -11.0% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 20.3% | 14.2% | -6.1% | 9.1% | 5.1% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 6.5% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 49.4% | 46% | -3.4% | 48.4% | -2.4% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 36.2% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 11.7% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 3% | 4.2% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 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 | 12.5% | 10.5% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 8.7% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 18.3% | 3.2% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.2% | 41.9% | -0.3% | 33.8% | 8.1% |
| Other | 5.6% | 2.2% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 6.1% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 98.9% | 88.1% | -10.8% | 81.4% | 6.7% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
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 | 91.1% | 84% | -7.1% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 3.8% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 7.6% | 6.9% | 5.6% | 2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.1% | 84% | -7.1% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 6.5% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.4% | 76.7% | 2.7% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 6.1% | 0.9% | 5.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.5% | 37.2% | 10.3% |
| Christian | 47.1% | 46.2% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Longden Gardens was 59.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.3% lower than the Bayston Hill, Column and Sutton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Longden Gardens has the 23rd highest crime rate of 83 local areas in Bayston Hill, Column and Sutton and the 319th highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Longden Gardens, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2024-12-04 | £321,658 |
| 6 Longden Gardens, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2023-06-09 | £240,021 |
| 9 Longden Gardens, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2023-04-27 | £233,738 |
| 2 Longden Gardens, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2021-10-29 | £341,572 |
| 5 Longden Gardens, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £214,000 | 2021-03-05 | £267,871 |
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coleham Primary School Greyfriars Road , SY3 7EN | 3out of 4 | 187 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Junior School Woodfield Road , SY3 8LU | 3out of 4 | 1,818 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Infant School Woodfield Road , Copthorne SY3 8LU | 4out of 4 | 1,913 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crowmoor Primary School and Nursery Crowmere Road , SY2 5JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,981 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meole Brace Church of England Primary and Nursery Church Road , Meole Brace SY3 9HG | 3out of 4 | 1,994 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 | 1,530 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meole Brace School Longden Road , SY3 9DW | 3out of 4 | 1,848 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvidere School Crowmere Road , SY2 5LA | 4out of 4 | 2,414 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury Academy Corndon Crescent , SY1 4LL | 1out of 4 | 4,016 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 | 976 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Winefride's Convent School Belmont , SY1 1TE | - not rated | 425 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury High School 32 Town Walls , Shrewsbury SY1 1TN | - not rated | 548 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury School The Schools , SY3 7BA | - not rated | 849 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prestfelde School London Road , SY2 6NZ | - not rated | 1,693 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Severndale Specialist Academy Woodcote Way , Monkmoor SY2 5SH | 3out of 4 | 2,613 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| House Coffee | 120 Longden Coleham, Shrewsbury | 168 yd | |
| Coleham Fish Bar | 54 - 55 Longden Coleham, Shrewsbury | 183 yd | |
| Barnabas Church Centre | Barnabas Christian Fellowship, Longden Coleham | 244 yd | |
| Nesscliffe House Nursery School | 8 Longden Road, Shrewsbury | 292 yd | |
| The Masala | 36 St Julians Friars, Shrewsbury | 342 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coleham Tap | 115 Longden Coleham, Shrewsbury | 110 yd | |
| Masonic Arms | 55 Belle Vue Road, Shrewsbury | 240 yd | |
| The Boars Head | 18 Belle Vue Road, Shrewsbury | 277 yd | |
| The Hop And Friar | 5 - 6 St Julians Friars, Shrewsbury | 342 yd | |
| House Of Grain | 59A Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury | 405 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eatwise | 119 Longden Coleham, Shrewsbury | 168 yd | |
| Sandwich Cellar | 61 Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury | 433 yd | |
| Plantkind | 4 Milk Street, Shrewsbury | 527 yd | |
| Flaming Great | 8 Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury | 608 yd | |
| Mexicano | 2 Bear Steps, Fish Street | 653 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda Stores, Old Potts Way | 680 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 24 Pride Hill, Shrewsbury | 818 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Raby Crescent Recreation Ground RABY CRESCENT | grass pitches | 338 yd |
| Town Walls Tennis Club Crescent Lane | tennis courts | 427 yd |
| Shrewsbury Lawn Tennis Club Crescent Lane | tennis courts | 487 yd |
| Shrewsbury High School TOWN WALLS | 604 yd | |
| The Wakeman School & Arts College (Closed) Abbey Foregate | grass pitches | 638 yd |
| Body Image Health & Fitness (Closed) St. Marys Place | health and fitness suite | 674 yd |
| Gay Meadow (Shrewsbury Town Fc) (Closed) Abbey Foregate | grass pitches | 709 yd |
| Rocke Street Recreation Ground ROCKE STREET | grass pitches | 844 yd |
| Bodytech Health Club (Shrewsbury) 20A 20A MARDOL | health and fitness suite | 897 yd |
| Shrewsbury School | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 918 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 | 31.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 31.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 31.3% |
| 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 | 21.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 114.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 92.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.