New Street is in Shrewsbury and in Shrewsbury And Atcham district. SY3 8JF 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 New Street, Shrewsbury, SY3 8JF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY3 8JQ, SY3 8NT, SY3 8NX, SY3 8NW, SY3 8JJ, SY3 8JG, SY3 8JL, SY3 8NP, SY3 8NS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SY3 8JF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents 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 | 52.3% | 49.8% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 47.7% | 50.2% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 8JF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.1% 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% | 30% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.6% | 55.1% | -0.5% | 44.2% | 10.9% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 8.5% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 4% | 4.9% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 (86.9%) 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 | 56.3% | 47.9% | -8.4% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 27.7% | 39% | 11.3% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 11% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
In the area around SY3 8JF this area, 6.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 63.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.1% | 6.5% | -5.6% | 18.2% | -11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 5.3% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 11.7% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 8.1% | -4.0% | 16.9% | -8.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 44% | 63.2% | 19.2% | 33.8% | 29.4% |
| Other | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 97.3% | 95.8% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
In this area, 88.3% 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 | 93% | 88.3% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| European Union | 3% | 4.8% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 88% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 6.8% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 3.1% | -1.9% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.6% | 76.7% | 8.9% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34% | 37.2% | -3.2% |
| Christian | 56.4% | 46.2% | 10.2% |
| Not answered | 9.6% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Street was 69.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.3% higher than the Bayston Hill, Column and Sutton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
New Street has the 18th highest crime rate of 83 local areas in Bayston Hill, Column and Sutton and the 269th highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66 New Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2018-07-20 | £400,660 |
| Maesfron New Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £710,000 | 2016-09-13 | £999,259 |
| 64 New Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2015-07-03 | £216,979 |
| 63 New Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2015-07-03 | £170,484 |
| The Summer House New Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2013-11-14 | £714,507 |
SY3 8JF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 8JF 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 | 67 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Education | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's Junior School Woodfield Road , SY3 8LU | 3out of 4 | 750 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Infant School Woodfield Road , Copthorne SY3 8LU | 4out of 4 | 802 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleham Primary School Greyfriars Road , SY3 7EN | 3out of 4 | 1,475 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Primary School Hemsworth Way , Ellesmere Road SY1 2AH | 3out of 4 | 1,620 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Radbrook Primary School Calverton Way , Bank Farm Road SY3 6DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,884 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 | 1,803 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meole Brace School Longden Road , SY3 9DW | 3out of 4 | 2,251 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvidere School Crowmere Road , SY2 5LA | 4out of 4 | 3,200 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury Academy Corndon Crescent , SY1 4LL | 1out of 4 | 3,939 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 | 371 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury High School 32 Town Walls , Shrewsbury SY1 1TN | - not rated | 804 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury School The Schools , SY3 7BA | - not rated | 823 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winefride's Convent School Belmont , SY1 1TE | - not rated | 942 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prestfelde School London Road , SY2 6NZ | - not rated | 2,869 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Severndale Specialist Academy Woodcote Way , Monkmoor SY2 5SH | 3out of 4 | 2,931 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In Good Hands | In Good Hands Cafe, 88 - 90 Frankwell | 218 yd | |
| The Yak & Yeti | Frankwell, Shrewsbury | 218 yd | |
| The Olive Tree | Frankwell, Shrewsbury | 218 yd | |
| Cafe@The Quarry Swimming And Fitness Centre | The Quarry Swimming And Fitness Centre, Priory Road | 287 yd | |
| Third Place | The Third Place, 129 - 130 Frankwell | 342 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Boathouse | New Street, Shrewsbury | 48 yd | |
| Bricklayers Arms | 78 Copthorne Road, Shrewsbury | 232 yd | |
| Wheatsheaf Inn | Frankwell, Shrewsbury | 246 yd | |
| The Armoury | Victoria Quay, Shrewsbury | 342 yd | |
| Montgomery's Tower | Montgomerys Tower, Lower Claremont Bank | 354 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Boro | 3 Frankwell, Shrewsbury | 244 yd | |
| Mandarin Restaurant | 108 - 110 Frankwell, Shrewsbury | 271 yd | |
| Coffee Evolution | The Quarry, Shrewsbury | 287 yd | |
| The Salop Shrew | 128 Frankwell, Shrewsbury | 334 yd | |
| Gyros | 18 Hills Lane, Shrewsbury | 477 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 24 Pride Hill, Shrewsbury | 757 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Silks Meadow Recreation Ground THE DEPOT THE DEPOT NEW STREET | tennis courts | 220 yd |
| Quarry Swimming & Fitness Centre SWIMMING BATHS SWIMMING BATHS PRIORY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 290 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Shrewsbury) LOWER CLAREMONT BANK | health and fitness suite | 334 yd |
| Bodytech Health Club (Shrewsbury) 20A 20A MARDOL | health and fitness suite | 530 yd |
| Frankwell Recreation Ground LONGNER STREET | grass pitches | 676 yd |
| Woodfield Tennis Club WOODFIELD ROAD | tennis courts | 745 yd |
| Shrewsbury High School TOWN WALLS | 754 yd | |
| Copthorne Barracks (Closed) Copthorne Road | grass pitches | 774 yd |
| Shrewsbury School | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 788 yd |
| Shrewsbury Lawn Tennis Club Crescent Lane | tennis courts | 897 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 6.3% |
| 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 | 56.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 69.63 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 69.63 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.