Frankwell is in Shrewsbury and in Shrewsbury And Atcham district. SY3 8JR 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 Frankwell, Shrewsbury, SY3 8JR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY3 8PX, SY3 8BG, SY3 8QB, SY3 8PY, SY3 8PZ, SY3 8JN, SY3 8JS, SY3 8QE, SY3 8JJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SY3 8JR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 48.6% | 49.6% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 51.4% | 50.4% | -1.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.2% | 40.8% | 2.6% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.3% | 34% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -10.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 3.4% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 15.5% | 5.2% | 9.1% | 6.4% |
| Widowed | 10.3% | 4.9% | -5.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.2% | 43.3% | -2.9% | 48.4% | -5.1% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 35.5% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 13.5% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 | 27.5% | 17.5% | -10.0% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.3% | 9.2% | 0.9% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 12.6% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 5.8% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 18.4% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.4% | 33.5% | 3.1% | 33.8% | -0.3% |
| Other | 5.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% 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 | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.3% | 94.6% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 13.2% |
In this area, 84.8% 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 | 92.3% | 84.8% | -7.5% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 5.3% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.3% | 85.5% | -6.8% | 83.2% | 2.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 5.4% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 4.1% | 0.5% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.9% | 76.7% | -11.8% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Turkey | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 22.4% | 13.5% | 8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.2% | 37.2% | 7.0% |
| Christian | 44.2% | 46.2% | -2.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Frankwell was 74.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.4% higher than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Frankwell has the 34th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Abbey and the 237th highest crime rate of 998 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79 Frankwell, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2026-01-30 | £189,094 |
| 82 Frankwell, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-12-21 | £234,607 |
| 87 Frankwell, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2023-01-13 | £475,020 |
| 63A Frankwell, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2022-03-14 | £107,804 |
| 77 Frankwell, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £177,500 | 2020-10-23 | £225,164 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's Junior School Woodfield Road , SY3 8LU | - not rated | 992 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Junior School Woodfield Road , SY3 8LU | 3out of 4 | 992 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Infant School Woodfield Road , Copthorne SY3 8LU | - not rated | 1,036 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Infant School & Nursery Woodfield Road , Copthorne SY3 8LU | - not rated | 1,036 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Primary School Hemsworth Way , Ellesmere Road SY1 2AH | - not rated | 1,377 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Wakeman School and Arts College Abbey Foregate , SY2 6AA | - not rated | 1,197 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory School Longden Road , SY3 9EE | 3out of 4 | 1,993 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory School, A Business and Enterprise College Longden Road , SY3 9EE | - not rated | 1,993 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meole Brace School Longden Road , SY3 9DW | - not rated | 2,437 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meole Brace School Longden Road , SY3 9DW | 3out of 4 | 2,437 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury College Priory Road , SY1 1RX | - not rated | 376 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury College of Arts and Technology London Road , SY2 6PR | - not rated | 3,449 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury High School GDST 32 Town Walls , Shrewsbury SY1 1TN | - not rated | 828 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Winefride's RC Independent School Belmont , SY1 1TE | - not rated | 900 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury School The Schools , SY3 7BA | - not rated | 967 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland Grange School Old Roman Road , SY3 9AH | - not rated | 1,648 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bettws Lifehouse Kingsland Grange , Old Roman Road SY3 9AH | - not rated | 1,694 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1 yd | |
| The Yak & Yeti | Frankwell, Shrewsbury | 2 yd | |
| The Olive Tree | Frankwell, Shrewsbury | 2 yd | |
| Third Place | The Third Place, 129 - 130 Frankwell | 247 yd | |
| Istanbul Restaurant | 135 Frankwell, Shrewsbury | 262 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatsheaf Inn | Frankwell, Shrewsbury | 177 yd | |
| The Boathouse | New Street, Shrewsbury | 251 yd | |
| Anchor Inn | 137 Frankwell, Shrewsbury | 262 yd | |
| Albert & Co Frankville | Albert's Pour House, 128 Frankwell | 263 yd | |
| Theatre Severn | Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury | 317 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandarin Restaurant | 108 - 110 Frankwell, Shrewsbury | 109 yd | |
| Little Boro | 3 Frankwell, Shrewsbury | 173 yd | |
| The Salop Shrew | 128 Frankwell, Shrewsbury | 241 yd | |
| Coffee Evolution | The Quarry, Shrewsbury | 414 yd | |
| Gyros | 18 Hills Lane, Shrewsbury | 490 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 24 Pride Hill, Shrewsbury | 721 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Silks Meadow Recreation Ground THE DEPOT THE DEPOT NEW STREET | tennis courts | 200 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Shrewsbury) LOWER CLAREMONT BANK | health and fitness suite | 389 yd |
| Quarry Swimming & Fitness Centre SWIMMING BATHS SWIMMING BATHS PRIORY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 417 yd |
| Frankwell Recreation Ground LONGNER STREET | grass pitches | 524 yd |
| Bodytech Health Club (Shrewsbury) 20A 20A MARDOL | health and fitness suite | 533 yd |
| Copthorne Barracks (Closed) Copthorne Road | grass pitches | 836 yd |
| Shrewsbury High School TOWN WALLS | 864 yd | |
| Body Image Health & Fitness (Closed) St. Marys Place | health and fitness suite | 894 yd |
| Woodfield Tennis Club WOODFIELD ROAD | tennis courts | 906 yd |
| Shrewsbury School | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 977 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 | 16.1% |
| 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 | 51.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.66 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.66 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.