Richmond Drive is in Shrewsbury and in Shrewsbury And Atcham district. SY3 8TS 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 8TS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY3 8PG, SY3 8TR, SY3 8TP, SY3 8PQ, SY3 8PH, SY3 8EJ, SY3 8PD, SY3 8PA, SY3 8TW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SY3 8TS has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 52.9% | 48.6% | -4.3% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 47.1% | 51.4% | 4.3% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 8TS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.4% 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 | 20.6% | 24.1% | 3.5% | 37.9% | -13.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.8% | 53.4% | -6.4% | 44.2% | 9.2% |
| Separated | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 13.4% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 8.6% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
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 | 48.3% | 53.9% | 5.6% | 48.4% | 5.5% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 29.4% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 13.1% | -1.6% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 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 8TS this area, 9% 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 52.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.5% | 9% | -7.5% | 18.2% | -9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.7% | 8.2% | 0.5% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 12.9% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 4.7% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 11.2% | -1.2% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.7% | 52.4% | 13.7% | 33.8% | 18.6% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| White | 98.7% | 94.3% | -4.4% | 81.4% | 12.9% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94% 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 | 95.4% | 94% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 94% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.6% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.2% | 76.7% | 9.5% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.1% | 37.2% | 3.9% |
| Christian | 52.8% | 46.2% | 6.6% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Richmond Drive was 47.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.7% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Richmond Drive has the 35th lowest crime rate of 77 local areas in Abbey and the 405th highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73 Richmond Drive, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-03-25 | £385,784 |
| 73 Richmond Drive, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2021-02-05 | £241,998 |
| 61 Richmond Drive, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2015-09-23 | £345,579 |
| 63 Richmond Drive, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £186,500 | 2009-07-24 | £336,804 |
| 73 Richmond Drive, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £78,000 | 1999-08-16 | £331,953 |
SY3 8TS 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 | 75 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodfield Infant School Woodfield Road , Copthorne SY3 8LU | 4out of 4 | 571 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Junior School Woodfield Road , SY3 8LU | 3out of 4 | 663 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxon CofE Primary School Racecourse Lane , Bicton Heath SY3 5BJ | 4out of 4 | 1,972 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Radbrook Primary School Calverton Way , Bank Farm Road SY3 6DZ | 3out of 4 | 2,003 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Primary School Hemsworth Way , Ellesmere Road SY1 2AH | 3out of 4 | 2,160 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 | 2,256 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meole Brace School Longden Road , SY3 9DW | 3out of 4 | 2,676 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvidere School Crowmere Road , SY2 5LA | 4out of 4 | 4,179 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury Academy Corndon Crescent , SY1 4LL | 1out of 4 | 4,524 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 | 1,397 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 | 1,615 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury High School 32 Town Walls , Shrewsbury SY1 1TN | - not rated | 1,782 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winefride's Convent School Belmont , SY1 1TE | - not rated | 1,959 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Severndale Specialist Academy Woodcote Way , Monkmoor SY2 5SH | 3out of 4 | 3,773 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prestfelde School London Road , SY2 6NZ | - not rated | 3,902 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 | 1,080 yd | |
| The Olive Tree | Frankwell, Shrewsbury | 1,080 yd | |
| In Good Hands | In Good Hands Cafe, 88 - 90 Frankwell | 1,080 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beacon | Beacon Hotel, 156 Copthorne Road | 552 yd | |
| The Bull In The Barne | 52 - 54 The Mount, Shrewsbury | 613 yd | |
| Bricklayers Arms | 78 Copthorne Road, Shrewsbury | 805 yd | |
| The Boathouse | New Street, Shrewsbury | 1,066 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copthorne Fish Bar | 39 Mytton Oak Road, Shrewsbury | 920 yd | |
| Ambrosia Express | Unit 3, Oakfield Shopping Centre | 1,023 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Copthorne Barracks (Closed) Copthorne Road | grass pitches | 262 yd |
| Woodfield Tennis Club WOODFIELD ROAD | tennis courts | 611 yd |
| Shorncliffe Drive Recreation Ground SHORNCLIFFE WAY | grass pitches | 689 yd |
| Radbrook Recreation Ground RADBROOK ROAD | grass pitches | 1,012 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 23.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 23.4 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 2.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 4.62 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.