Rea Street is in Shrewsbury and in Shrewsbury And Atcham district. SY3 7PS is located in the Bayston Hill, Column and Sutton 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 Rea Street, Shrewsbury, SY3 7PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY3 7PU, SY3 7PR, SY3 7PY, SY3 7PT, SY3 7PX, SY3 7PL, SY3 7PN, SY3 7PP, SY3 7AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SY3 7PS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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 | 53.3% | 52.4% | -0.9% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 46.7% | 47.6% | 0.9% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 7PS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.9% 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 | 43.3% | 54.9% | 11.6% | 37.9% | 17.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.9% | 15.7% | -12.2% | 44.2% | -28.5% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 16.4% | 18.6% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 9.5% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 7.8% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43% | 39.6% | -3.4% | 48.4% | -8.8% |
| Good health | 34% | 35.6% | 1.6% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 17.3% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 5.3% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 22.9% | 20.5% | -2.4% | 18.2% | 2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 10.7% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 13.7% | 2.3% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 5.4% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 16.6% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.3% | 31.2% | -1.1% | 33.8% | -2.6% |
| Other | 4% | 2% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 96.3% | 92.9% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 11.5% |
| Other | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 94.2% 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 | 97.1% | 94.2% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 94.6% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.3% | 76.7% | 0.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 19.1% | 13.5% | 5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.8% | 37.2% | 12.6% |
| Christian | 38.7% | 46.2% | -7.5% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 10.7% | 6.0% | 4.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rea Street was 492.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 708.5% higher than the Bayston Hill, Column and Sutton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rea Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 83 local areas in Bayston Hill, Column and Sutton and the 10th highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 197.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Rea Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £179,995 | 2024-08-22 | £195,506 |
| 10 Rea Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2021-06-24 | £203,019 |
| 4 Rea Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2020-07-24 | £172,611 |
| 8 Rea Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2019-04-17 | £174,793 |
| 3 Rea Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2017-03-29 | £190,856 |
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coleham Primary School Greyfriars Road , SY3 7EN | 3out of 4 | 528 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mereside Church of England Primary Academy Mereside , Springfield SY2 6LE | - not rated | 1,432 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crowmoor Primary School and Nursery Crowmere Road , SY2 5JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,487 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Giles CofE Primary School Portland Crescent , SY2 5NJ | 4out of 4 | 1,562 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery New Park Road , Castlefields SY1 2SP | 3out of 4 | 2,083 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belvidere School Crowmere Road , SY2 5LA | 4out of 4 | 1,875 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory School Longden Road , SY3 9EE | 4out of 4 | 2,085 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meole Brace School Longden Road , SY3 9DW | 3out of 4 | 2,314 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury Academy Corndon Crescent , SY1 4LL | 1out of 4 | 3,849 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 | 1,607 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prestfelde School London Road , SY2 6NZ | - not rated | 993 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winefride's Convent School Belmont , SY1 1TE | - not rated | 1,039 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury High School 32 Town Walls , Shrewsbury SY1 1TN | - not rated | 1,232 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury School The Schools , SY3 7BA | - not rated | 1,555 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Severndale Specialist Academy Woodcote Way , Monkmoor SY2 5SH | 3out of 4 | 2,325 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nando's | Nandos, Unit 4 | 243 yd | |
| Barnabas Church Centre | Barnabas Christian Fellowship, Longden Coleham | 657 yd | |
| Coleham Fish Bar | 54 - 55 Longden Coleham, Shrewsbury | 660 yd | |
| House Coffee | 120 Longden Coleham, Shrewsbury | 711 yd | |
| Stop Coffee Shop | 3 St Julians Crescent, Shrewsbury | 789 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaten Track Harvester | Beaten Track, Old Potts Way | 243 yd | |
| The Prince Of Wales | 30 Bynner Street, Shrewsbury | 279 yd | |
| The Boars Head | 18 Belle Vue Road, Shrewsbury | 467 yd | |
| Masonic Arms | 55 Belle Vue Road, Shrewsbury | 474 yd | |
| The Brick | Bricklayers Arms, 94 Abbey Foregate | 598 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cineworld | Old Potts Way, Shrewsbury | 243 yd | |
| Abbey Deli Sandwich Bar | Abbey Deli, 178 Abbey Foregate | 699 yd | |
| Eatwise | 119 Longden Coleham, Shrewsbury | 711 yd | |
| The Shire Fryer | 3 London Road, Shrewsbury | 734 yd | |
| Whitecroft Chippy | Unit 2, Whitecroft Road | 793 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda Stores, Old Potts Way | 243 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Whitecroft Road, Shrewsbury | 793 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rocke Street Recreation Ground ROCKE STREET | grass pitches | 140 yd |
| Sparrow Lane Sports Ground DARK LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 850 yd |
| The Wakeman School & Arts College (Closed) Abbey Foregate | grass pitches | 867 yd |
| Prestfelde Preparatory School LONDON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 895 yd |
| Raby Crescent Recreation Ground RABY CRESCENT | grass pitches | 943 yd |
| Gay Meadow (Shrewsbury Town Fc) (Closed) Abbey Foregate | grass pitches | 954 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% |
| Median download speed | 65.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 69.88 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 69.88 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.