Hunter Street is in Shrewsbury and in Shrewsbury And Atcham district. SY3 8QN is located in the Porthill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Shrewsbury and Atcham. This postcode has been in use since 1992-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hunter Street, Shrewsbury, SY3 8QN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY3 8QT, SY3 8QH, SY3 8QL, SY3 8QJ, SY3 8QQ, SY3 8QA, SY3 8RG, SY3 8QX, SY3 8QE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SY3 8QN has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 51.4% | 48% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 48.6% | 52% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 | 42% | 40.9% | -1.1% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33% | 38.9% | 5.9% | 44.2% | -5.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 18.1% | 11.9% | -6.2% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 5.2% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 (88.2%) 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 | 45.3% | 47.2% | 1.9% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 41% | 4.7% | 33.6% | 7.4% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 9.6% | -5.0% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 0.9% | -2.9% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 8QN this area, 8.5% 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 43.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.3% | 8.5% | -4.8% | 18.2% | -9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 9% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 11.6% | -7.0% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 3.2% | -1.6% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 20.6% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 33% | 43.9% | 10.9% | 33.8% | 10.1% |
| Other | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 96.7% | 91.3% | -5.4% | 81.4% | 9.9% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 89.5% 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 | 96.2% | 89.5% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 3.9% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 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 | 96.2% | 88.7% | -7.5% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.8% | 76.7% | 7.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.8% | 13.5% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50% | 37.2% | 12.8% |
| Christian | 38.6% | 46.2% | -7.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hunter Street was 138.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 103.3% higher than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hunter Street has the 16th highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Abbey and the 91st highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Ruthen Court Hunter Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £348,000 | 2025-10-07 | £348,000 |
| 22 Hunter Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Other, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2025-08-29 | £958,350 |
| 4 Hunter Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2025-08-08 | £414,912 |
| 19 Hunter Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2025-03-21 | £532,390 |
| The Coach House Hunter Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2024-07-05 | £411,538 |
SY3 8QN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfields Primary School Hemsworth Way , Ellesmere Road SY1 2AH | 3out of 4 | 1,123 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Junior School Woodfield Road , SY3 8LU | 3out of 4 | 1,217 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Infant School Woodfield Road , Copthorne SY3 8LU | 4out of 4 | 1,250 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleham Primary School Greyfriars Road , SY3 7EN | 3out of 4 | 1,506 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery New Park Road , Castlefields SY1 2SP | 3out of 4 | 1,640 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 2,231 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meole Brace School Longden Road , SY3 9DW | 3out of 4 | 2,673 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvidere School Crowmere Road , SY2 5LA | 4out of 4 | 2,872 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury Academy Corndon Crescent , SY1 4LL | 1out of 4 | 3,441 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 | 569 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 | 985 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winefride's Convent School Belmont , SY1 1TE | - not rated | 1,000 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury School The Schools , SY3 7BA | - not rated | 1,190 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Severndale Specialist Academy Woodcote Way , Monkmoor SY2 5SH | 3out of 4 | 2,491 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prestfelde School London Road , SY2 6NZ | - not rated | 2,719 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Restaurant | 135 Frankwell, Shrewsbury | 253 yd | |
| Capers | 134 Frankwell, Shrewsbury | 253 yd | |
| Third Place | The Third Place, 129 - 130 Frankwell | 266 yd | |
| The Yak & Yeti | Frankwell, Shrewsbury | 298 yd | |
| The Olive Tree | Frankwell, Shrewsbury | 298 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor Inn | 137 Frankwell, Shrewsbury | 253 yd | |
| Albert & Co Frankville | Albert's Pour House, 128 Frankwell | 254 yd | |
| Theatre Severn | Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury | 305 yd | |
| Wheatsheaf Inn | Frankwell, Shrewsbury | 306 yd | |
| The Armoury | Victoria Quay, Shrewsbury | 432 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandarin Restaurant | 108 - 110 Frankwell, Shrewsbury | 233 yd | |
| The Salop Shrew | 128 Frankwell, Shrewsbury | 268 yd | |
| Little Boro | 3 Frankwell, Shrewsbury | 305 yd | |
| Shrewsbury BBQ And Grill | 46 Mardol, Shrewsbury | 501 yd | |
| Gyros | 18 Hills Lane, Shrewsbury | 521 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 24 Pride Hill, Shrewsbury | 632 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Frankwell Recreation Ground LONGNER STREET | grass pitches | 285 yd |
| Silks Meadow Recreation Ground THE DEPOT THE DEPOT NEW STREET | tennis courts | 355 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Shrewsbury) LOWER CLAREMONT BANK | health and fitness suite | 502 yd |
| Bodytech Health Club (Shrewsbury) 20A 20A MARDOL | health and fitness suite | 537 yd |
| Quarry Swimming & Fitness Centre SWIMMING BATHS SWIMMING BATHS PRIORY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 593 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Shrewsbury) (Closed) 111-112 111-112 St. Michaels Street | health and fitness suite | 775 yd |
| Body Image Health & Fitness (Closed) St. Marys Place | health and fitness suite | 808 yd |
| Shrewsbury High School TOWN WALLS | 957 yd | |
| Gay Meadow (Shrewsbury Town Fc) (Closed) Abbey Foregate | grass pitches | 1,027 yd |
| Town Walls Tennis Club Crescent Lane | tennis courts | 1,044 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 | 61.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 32.3% |
| 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 | 61.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 154.25 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 154.25 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.