Hafren Road is in Shrewsbury and in Shrewsbury And Atcham district. SY3 8NQ 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 Hafren Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 8NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY3 8PR, SY3 8NF, SY3 8PT, SY3 8PS, SY3 8NH, SY3 8NJ, SY3 8NG, SY3 8NR, SY3 8NS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SY3 8NQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 51.6% | -2.4% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 46% | 48.4% | 2.4% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 35% | 32.3% | -2.7% | 37.9% | -5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.9% | 42.5% | 2.6% | 44.2% | -1.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 9.6% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 15.7% | 12.8% | -2.9% | 6.1% | 6.7% |
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 | 49% | 45.4% | -3.6% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 37% | 7.3% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 15.4% | 4.8% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 8% | 1.9% | -6.1% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 0.3% | -2.5% | 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.
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 46.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18% | 14.1% | -3.9% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.8% | 5.8% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 15.1% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 3.8% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 13.8% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.1% | 46.5% | 8.4% | 33.8% | 12.7% |
| Other | 4.2% | 1% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.9% | 97.3% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94.4% 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 | 94.7% | 94.4% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 94.4% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 4% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0.8% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.6% | 76.7% | 7.9% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.2% | 37.2% | 2.0% |
| Christian | 51.9% | 46.2% | 5.7% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hafren Road was 65.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.3% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hafren Road has the 32nd highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Abbey and the 293rd highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Hafren Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2024-12-13 | £388,222 |
| 42 Hafren Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £263,000 | 2016-08-11 | £385,029 |
| 44 Hafren Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2004-10-29 | £295,057 |
| 42 Hafren Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £60,000 | 1997-09-26 | £280,619 |
SY3 8NQ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SY3 8NQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Retired | 101 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 40 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Education | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| 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 | 3out of 4 | 705 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Infant School Woodfield Road , Copthorne SY3 8LU | 4out of 4 | 719 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Primary School Hemsworth Way , Ellesmere Road SY1 2AH | 3out of 4 | 1,579 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleham Primary School Greyfriars Road , SY3 7EN | 3out of 4 | 1,772 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Radbrook Primary School Calverton Way , Bank Farm Road SY3 6DZ | 3out of 4 | 2,013 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 | 2,018 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meole Brace School Longden Road , SY3 9DW | 3out of 4 | 2,467 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvidere School Crowmere Road , SY2 5LA | 4out of 4 | 3,398 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury Academy Corndon Crescent , SY1 4LL | 1out of 4 | 3,943 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 | 667 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 | 1,097 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury High School 32 Town Walls , Shrewsbury SY1 1TN | - not rated | 1,107 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winefride's Convent School Belmont , SY1 1TE | - not rated | 1,237 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Severndale Specialist Academy Woodcote Way , Monkmoor SY2 5SH | 3out of 4 | 3,044 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prestfelde School London Road , SY2 6NZ | - not rated | 3,138 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Yak & Yeti | Frankwell, Shrewsbury | 294 yd | |
| The Olive Tree | Frankwell, Shrewsbury | 294 yd | |
| In Good Hands | In Good Hands Cafe, 88 - 90 Frankwell | 294 yd | |
| Third Place | The Third Place, 129 - 130 Frankwell | 538 yd | |
| Istanbul Restaurant | 135 Frankwell, Shrewsbury | 555 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bull In The Barne | 52 - 54 The Mount, Shrewsbury | 176 yd | |
| Bricklayers Arms | 78 Copthorne Road, Shrewsbury | 191 yd | |
| The Boathouse | New Street, Shrewsbury | 349 yd | |
| Wheatsheaf Inn | Frankwell, Shrewsbury | 455 yd | |
| Anchor Inn | 137 Frankwell, Shrewsbury | 555 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandarin Restaurant | 108 - 110 Frankwell, Shrewsbury | 404 yd | |
| Little Boro | 3 Frankwell, Shrewsbury | 451 yd | |
| The Salop Shrew | 128 Frankwell, Shrewsbury | 531 yd | |
| Coffee Evolution | The Quarry, Shrewsbury | 590 yd | |
| Gyros | 18 Hills Lane, Shrewsbury | 750 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 24 Pride Hill, Shrewsbury | 1,006 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Silks Meadow Recreation Ground THE DEPOT THE DEPOT NEW STREET | tennis courts | 458 yd |
| Copthorne Barracks (Closed) Copthorne Road | grass pitches | 542 yd |
| Quarry Swimming & Fitness Centre SWIMMING BATHS SWIMMING BATHS PRIORY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 593 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Shrewsbury) LOWER CLAREMONT BANK | health and fitness suite | 621 yd |
| Woodfield Tennis Club WOODFIELD ROAD | tennis courts | 679 yd |
| Bodytech Health Club (Shrewsbury) 20A 20A MARDOL | health and fitness suite | 799 yd |
| Frankwell Recreation Ground LONGNER STREET | grass pitches | 811 yd |
| Shrewsbury School | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,053 yd |
| Shrewsbury High School TOWN WALLS | 1,057 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.