Copthorne Park, Shrewsbury, SY3 8YG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SY3 8YG 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	51.6%	51.6%	0.0%	51.0%	0.6%
Male	48.4%	48.4%	0.0%	49.0%	-0.6%

Partnership Status

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 8YG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.2% 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	17.5%	15.2%	-2.3%	37.9%	-22.7%
Married: Opposite sex	63.9%	66.2%	2.3%	44.2%	22.0%
Separated	1.7%	1%	-0.7%	2.2%	-1.2%
Divorced	8.9%	8.6%	-0.3%	9.1%	-0.5%
Widowed	7.9%	9%	1.1%	6.1%	2.9%

Health

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 (86.1%) 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	50.4%	53.3%	2.9%	48.4%	4.9%
Good health	29.4%	32.8%	3.4%	33.6%	-0.8%
Fair health	16.6%	11.7%	-4.9%	12.7%	-1.0%
Bad health	3%	2.3%	-0.7%	4.0%	-1.7%
Very bad health	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 8YG this area, 5.8% 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 52.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	10%	5.8%	-4.2%	18.2%	-12.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.6%	8.2%	-1.4%	9.6%	-1.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.5%	12%	-4.5%	13.4%	-1.4%
Apprenticeship	3.1%	2.4%	-0.7%	5.3%	-2.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.7%	15.5%	3.8%	16.9%	-1.4%
Degree or Similar	45.7%	52.6%	6.9%	33.8%	18.8%
Other	3.4%	3.4%	0.0%	2.8%	0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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)
Indian	1.8%	3.4%	1.6%	3.1%	0.3%
Black African	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	2.5%	-1.9%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	96.7%	94.3%	-2.4%	81.4%	12.9%
Other	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	1.6%	-0.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.9% 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	93.8%	92.9%	-0.9%	83.2%	9.7%
European Union	2.1%	0.9%	-1.2%	6.1%	-5.2%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	1.8%	1.4%	-0.4%	2.7%	-1.3%
Middle East and Asia	2.1%	3.1%	1.0%	5.6%	-2.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.3%	0.8%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.8%	92.6%	-1.2%	83.2%	9.4%
10+ Years	0.9%	5.4%	4.5%	9.8%	-4.4%
5-10 Years	0.9%	0.6%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.3%
2-5 Years	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.6%
Less than 2 years	3.9%	0.9%	-3.0%	1.9%	-1.0%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.9%	76.7%	14.2%
Southern Asia	0.6%	1.2%	-0.6%
No passport held	8.5%	13.5%	-5.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34.3%	37.2%	-2.9%
Christian	58.1%	46.2%	11.9%
Hindu	2%	1.7%	0.3%
Sikh	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other religion	1.7%	0.6%	1.1%
Not answered	3.7%	6.0%	-2.3%

Safety

Is Copthorne Park Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Copthorne Park was 28.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.7% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Copthorne Park has the 19th lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Abbey and the 353rd lowest crime rate of 998 local areas in Shropshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£45,200

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in SY3 8YG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Copthorne Park are based on 89 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Shrewsbury And Atcham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Copthorne Park, Shrewsbury, SY3 8YG

Estimated Average Property Prices for SY3 8YG

Average Price
£330,218

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£308,544

Detached
£341,055

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Copthorne Park

Average Price
£372,612

Semi-Detached
£372,962

Terraced
£278,899

Detached
£401,724

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Copthorne ParkStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
68 Copthorne Park, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building	£330,000	2023-11-17	£339,277
66 Copthorne Park, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building	£244,000	2016-07-05	£350,921
76 Copthorne Park, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building	£220,000	2007-11-23	£315,495
66 Copthorne Park, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building	£225,000	2006-12-15	£350,685
68 Copthorne Park, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building	£205,000	2004-08-24	£352,215

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SY3 8YG

Employment

SY3 8YG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 8YG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	115
Full-Time Employee	77
Part-Time Employee	40
Self-Employed	33
Student (economically inactive)	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Looking after home or family	5
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Other	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	29
Human health and social work activities	25
Education	25
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	15
Other	14
Manufacturing	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Construction	10
Financial and insurance activities	4
Real estate activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Transport and storage	3
Information and communication	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Woodfield Infant School Woodfield Road , Copthorne SY3 8LU	- not rated	702 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Woodfield Infant School & Nursery Woodfield Road , Copthorne SY3 8LU	- not rated	702 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St George's Junior School Woodfield Road , SY3 8LU	- not rated	800 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St George's Junior School Woodfield Road , SY3 8LU	3out of 4	800 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bowbrook Primary School Squinter Pip Way , SY5 8PY	- not rated	1,337 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Priory School Longden Road , SY3 9EE	3out of 4	2,225 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Priory School, A Business and Enterprise College Longden Road , SY3 9EE	- not rated	2,225 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Meole Brace School Longden Road , SY3 9DW	- not rated	2,602 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Meole Brace School Longden Road , SY3 9DW	3out of 4	2,602 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Wakeman School and Arts College Abbey Foregate , SY2 6AA	- not rated	2,743 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Shrewsbury College Priory Road , SY1 1RX	- not rated	1,756 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Shrewsbury College of Arts and Technology London Road , SY2 6PR	- not rated	4,899 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Shelton House School The Mount , SY3 8BH	- not rated	651 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
The Keystone Academy Squinter Pip Way , SY5 8PY	- not rated	1,287 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Hollyoaks 82 Crowmeole Lane , SY3 8AY	- not rated	1,342 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Shrewsbury School The Schools , SY3 7BA	- not rated	1,817 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Kingsland Grange School Old Roman Road , SY3 9AH	- not rated	2,052 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The League Of Friends	Royal Shrewsbury Hospital North, Mytton Oak Road	803 yd
Severn Trent Water - Shelton	Severn Trent Water Limited, Welshpool Road	948 yd
The Redwoods Centre	Somerby Drive, Shrewsbury	968 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Beacon	Beacon Hotel, 156 Copthorne Road		498 yd
The Oxon Priory	Welshpool Road, Shelton		782 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Copthorne Fish Bar	39 Mytton Oak Road, Shrewsbury		551 yd
Ambrosia Express	Unit 3, Oakfield Shopping Centre		698 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Shorncliffe Drive Recreation Ground SHORNCLIFFE WAY	grass pitches	270 yd
Copthorne Barracks (Closed) Copthorne Road	grass pitches	785 yd
Woodfield Tennis Club WOODFIELD ROAD	tennis courts	873 yd
Radbrook Recreation Ground RADBROOK ROAD	grass pitches	943 yd
Boiler House Pitch SOMERBY DRIVE	grass pitches	959 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	66.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.