Longden Road is in Shrewsbury and in Shrewsbury And Atcham district. SY3 7HU 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 Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 7HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY3 7HZ, SY3 9AH, SY3 7HT, SY3 9EJ, SY3 9EH, SY3 9AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SY3 7HU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 50.3% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 49.7% | 49.7% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SY3 7HU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.6% | 33.5% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.4% | 52.3% | -2.1% | 44.2% | 8.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 8.5% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 2.8% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 43.9% | 50.7% | 6.8% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 33.2% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 11.4% | -4.4% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 23.8% | 14.9% | -8.9% | 18.2% | -3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 7.8% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 11.4% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 6.8% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 17.4% | 2.4% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.6% | 39.9% | 12.3% | 33.8% | 6.1% |
| Other | 3.7% | 1.8% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.2% | 96.8% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
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 | 97.2% | 95.1% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 95.1% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.2% | 76.7% | 6.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14.5% | 13.5% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.8% | 37.2% | 6.6% |
| Christian | 49.9% | 46.2% | 3.7% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Longden Road was 106.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.1% higher than the Bayston Hill, Column and Sutton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Longden Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 83 local areas in Bayston Hill, Column and Sutton and the 136th highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 Longden Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2024-06-19 | £430,650 |
| Nut Cottage, 55B Longden Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2023-08-25 | £455,781 |
| 150 Longden Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2004-10-15 | £779,470 |
SY3 7HU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SY3 7HU 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.
| Retired | 84 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 39 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 868 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 | 1,034 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleham Primary School Greyfriars Road , SY3 7EN | 3out of 4 | 1,427 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Junior School Woodfield Road , SY3 8LU | 3out of 4 | 1,517 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Infant School Woodfield Road , Copthorne SY3 8LU | 4out of 4 | 1,612 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 | 267 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meole Brace School Longden Road , SY3 9DW | 3out of 4 | 660 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvidere School Crowmere Road , SY2 5LA | 4out of 4 | 3,662 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury Academy Corndon Crescent , SY1 4LL | 1out of 4 | 5,180 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 | 1,459 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 | 832 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury High School 32 Town Walls , Shrewsbury SY1 1TN | - not rated | 1,170 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winefride's Convent School Belmont , SY1 1TE | - not rated | 1,358 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prestfelde School London Road , SY2 6NZ | - not rated | 2,791 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Severndale Specialist Academy Woodcote Way , Monkmoor SY2 5SH | 3out of 4 | 3,853 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exo Poli | 92 Longden Road, Shrewsbury | 443 yd | |
| Calm Cafe @Louise House | Louise House Cafe, Louise House | 607 yd | |
| Meole Brace Bowling Club | Meole Rise, Shrewsbury | 693 yd | |
| Holroyd Howe Independent Catering @ Shrewsbury School | Chandlers Mansions, 33 Kennedy Road | 701 yd | |
| Cafe Connect | Unit 9, The Morris Radbrook Centre | 824 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Barn | 108 Longden Road, Shrewsbury | 331 yd | |
| The Brooklands | Mill Road, Meole Brace | 754 yd | |
| Inn On The Green | Bank Farm Road, Shrewsbury | 824 yd | |
| Pengwern Boat Club | Porthill Road, Shrewsbury | 987 yd | |
| The Grove | 147 Belle Vue Road, Shrewsbury | 1,041 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flames Kebab And Pizza | 123 Hereford Road, Belle Vue | 801 yd | |
| Shalimar | 131 Hereford Road, Belle Vue | 801 yd | |
| Beijing Terrace | Bank Farm Road, Shrewsbury | 824 yd | |
| Shrewsbury School Shop | Shrewsbury School, Ashton Road | 854 yd | |
| Radbrook Spice | Unit 1, The Morris Professional Centre | 961 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury High Prep School OLD ROMAN ROAD | grass pitches | 235 yd |
| The Priory School LONGDEN ROAD | grass pitches | 336 yd |
| Roman Road Sports Centre MEOLE BRACE SCHOOL MEOLE BRACE SCHOOL LONGDEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 621 yd |
| Stanley Lane Recreation Ground STANLEY LANE | grass pitches | 628 yd |
| Meole Brace School LONGDEN ROAD | 664 yd | |
| Shrewsbury School | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 845 yd |
| Church Road Recreation Ground CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 855 yd |
| Raby Crescent Recreation Ground RABY CRESCENT | grass pitches | 931 yd |
| Meole Brace Church Of England Primary School CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,001 yd |
| Shrewsbury Lawn Tennis Club Crescent Lane | tennis courts | 1,078 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.