Roman Road is in Shrewsbury and in Shrewsbury And Atcham district. SY3 9AW is located in the Meole 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 Roman Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 9AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY3 9AP, SY3 9AN, SY3 9DB, SY3 9AR, SY3 9DE, SY3 9DD, SY3 9AS, SY3 9DA, SY3 6AG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SY3 9AW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 51.4% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 49% | 48.6% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 9AW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.5% 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 | 20.9% | 25.4% | 4.5% | 37.9% | -12.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.5% | 60.5% | -1.0% | 44.2% | 16.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 5% | 5.4% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 6.9% | -2.8% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 (87.8%) 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 | 51.8% | 56.4% | 4.6% | 48.4% | 8.0% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 31.4% | -6.9% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 10.1% | 2.8% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 9AW this area, 8.3% 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 46.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.2% | 8.3% | -3.9% | 18.2% | -9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 6.5% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 13% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 5.8% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 16.6% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.1% | 46.9% | -0.2% | 33.8% | 13.1% |
| Other | 4% | 2.9% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.3% | 98.5% | 2.2% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.4% 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 | 95.5% | 95.4% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 4% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 95.4% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.3% | 76.7% | 12.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.9% | 37.2% | -2.3% |
| Christian | 57.5% | 46.2% | 11.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Roman Road was 8.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.4% lower than the Bayston Hill, Column and Sutton average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Roman Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 83 local areas in Bayston Hill, Column and Sutton and the 60th lowest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66 Roman Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £895,000 | 2022-08-31 | £986,251 |
| 70 Roman Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2019-09-05 | £674,713 |
| 68 Roman Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2016-01-20 | £617,018 |
| 68 Roman Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2014-07-31 | £533,359 |
| 64 Roman Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £442,000 | 2010-08-27 | £724,257 |
SY3 9AW 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.
SY3 9AW 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 9AW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 88 |
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Education | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radbrook Primary School Calverton Way , Bank Farm Road SY3 6DZ | 3out of 4 | 530 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Junior School Woodfield Road , SY3 8LU | 3out of 4 | 1,067 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Infant School Woodfield Road , Copthorne SY3 8LU | 4out of 4 | 1,150 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meole Brace Church of England Primary and Nursery Church Road , Meole Brace SY3 9HG | 3out of 4 | 1,455 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleham Primary School Greyfriars Road , SY3 7EN | 3out of 4 | 1,741 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 | 547 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meole Brace School Longden Road , SY3 9DW | 3out of 4 | 957 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvidere School Crowmere Road , SY2 5LA | 4out of 4 | 3,960 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury Academy Corndon Crescent , SY1 4LL | 1out of 4 | 5,222 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 | 1,372 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 | 824 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury High School 32 Town Walls , Shrewsbury SY1 1TN | - not rated | 1,258 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winefride's Convent School Belmont , SY1 1TE | - not rated | 1,497 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prestfelde School London Road , SY2 6NZ | - not rated | 3,205 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Severndale Specialist Academy Woodcote Way , Monkmoor SY2 5SH | 3out of 4 | 4,008 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holroyd Howe Independent Catering @ Shrewsbury School | Chandlers Mansions, 33 Kennedy Road | 334 yd | |
| Cafe Connect | Unit 9, The Morris Radbrook Centre | 540 yd | |
| Exo Poli | 92 Longden Road, Shrewsbury | 871 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inn On The Green | Bank Farm Road, Shrewsbury | 540 yd | |
| Red Barn | 108 Longden Road, Shrewsbury | 793 yd | |
| Pengwern Boat Club | Porthill Road, Shrewsbury | 831 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing Terrace | Bank Farm Road, Shrewsbury | 540 yd | |
| Radbrook Spice | Unit 1, The Morris Professional Centre | 643 yd | |
| Shrewsbury School Shop | Shrewsbury School, Ashton Road | 772 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury High Prep School OLD ROMAN ROAD | grass pitches | 349 yd |
| The Priory School LONGDEN ROAD | grass pitches | 475 yd |
| Shrewsbury School | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 788 yd |
| Radbrook Recreation Ground RADBROOK ROAD | grass pitches | 826 yd |
| Radbrook Elite Health & Leisure Club (Closed) Radbrook Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 836 yd |
| Roman Road Sports Centre MEOLE BRACE SCHOOL MEOLE BRACE SCHOOL LONGDEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 877 yd |
| Meole Brace School LONGDEN ROAD | 895 yd | |
| Stanley Lane Recreation Ground STANLEY LANE | grass pitches | 1,027 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 | 75.0% |
| 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.