Richmond Drive is in Shrewsbury and in Shrewsbury And Atcham district. SY3 8TN is located in the Copthorne 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 Richmond Drive, Shrewsbury, SY3 8TN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY3 8LT, SY3 8TW, SY3 8TR, SY3 8LX, SY3 8TP, SY3 8HD, SY3 8TL, SY3 8RT, SY3 8LS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SY3 8TN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 51.7% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 48% | 48.3% | 0.3% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 8TN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.9% 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 | 25.4% | 30.5% | 5.1% | 37.9% | -7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.6% | 54.9% | -4.7% | 44.2% | 10.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.6% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 8.8% | 3.5% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 4.2% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 (88.9%) 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 | 49.5% | 56.8% | 7.3% | 48.4% | 8.4% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 32.1% | -5.4% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 10% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 0.7% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 46.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.9% | 10.7% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.3% | 6.2% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 9.4% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 4.9% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 20.2% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.7% | 46.6% | 8.9% | 33.8% | 12.8% |
| Other | 7% | 2% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.1% | 95.5% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 91.4% 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 | 93.5% | 91.4% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 3.8% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 90.8% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 4.5% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 2.8% | -2.3% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.4% | 76.7% | 6.7% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.6% | 37.2% | 16.4% |
| Christian | 41.2% | 46.2% | -5.0% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Richmond Drive was 51.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.8% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Richmond Drive has the 38th lowest crime rate of 77 local areas in Abbey and the 374th highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 60.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Richmond Drive, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2025-03-31 | £381,024 |
| 17 Richmond Drive, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2019-05-31 | £361,277 |
| 5 Richmond Drive, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2018-08-10 | £351,472 |
| 3 Richmond Drive, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2018-08-03 | £299,873 |
| 17 Richmond Drive, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2017-11-03 | £353,244 |
SY3 8TN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 133 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodfield Infant School Woodfield Road , Copthorne SY3 8LU | 4out of 4 | 299 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Junior School Woodfield Road , SY3 8LU | 3out of 4 | 400 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Radbrook Primary School Calverton Way , Bank Farm Road SY3 6DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,692 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxon CofE Primary School Racecourse Lane , Bicton Heath SY3 5BJ | 4out of 4 | 1,948 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Primary School Hemsworth Way , Ellesmere Road SY1 2AH | 3out of 4 | 2,316 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,965 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meole Brace School Longden Road , SY3 9DW | 3out of 4 | 2,377 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvidere School Crowmere Road , SY2 5LA | 4out of 4 | 4,175 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury Academy Corndon Crescent , SY1 4LL | 1out of 4 | 4,691 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 | 1,309 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 | 1,411 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury High School 32 Town Walls , Shrewsbury SY1 1TN | - not rated | 1,641 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winefride's Convent School Belmont , SY1 1TE | - not rated | 1,843 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prestfelde School London Road , SY2 6NZ | - not rated | 3,808 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Severndale Specialist Academy Woodcote Way , Monkmoor SY2 5SH | 3out of 4 | 3,846 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 | 1,083 yd | |
| The Yak & Yeti | Frankwell, Shrewsbury | 1,083 yd | |
| The Olive Tree | Frankwell, Shrewsbury | 1,083 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beacon | Beacon Hotel, 156 Copthorne Road | 269 yd | |
| The Bull In The Barne | 52 - 54 The Mount, Shrewsbury | 662 yd | |
| Bricklayers Arms | 78 Copthorne Road, Shrewsbury | 747 yd | |
| The Boathouse | New Street, Shrewsbury | 997 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copthorne Fish Bar | 39 Mytton Oak Road, Shrewsbury | 684 yd | |
| Ambrosia Express | Unit 3, Oakfield Shopping Centre | 760 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Copthorne Barracks (Closed) Copthorne Road | grass pitches | 306 yd |
| Woodfield Tennis Club WOODFIELD ROAD | tennis courts | 355 yd |
| Shorncliffe Drive Recreation Ground SHORNCLIFFE WAY | grass pitches | 523 yd |
| Radbrook Recreation Ground RADBROOK ROAD | grass pitches | 701 yd |
| Radbrook Elite Health & Leisure Club (Closed) Radbrook Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,024 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 | 5.3% |
| 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 | 29.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 29.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.43 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.43 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.