Stapleton Road is in Shrewsbury and in Shrewsbury And Atcham district. SY3 9LU 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 Stapleton Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 9LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY3 9LZ, SY3 9LT, SY3 9LX, SY3 9NH, SY3 9LE, SY3 9LB, SY3 9LJ, SY3 9LR, SY3 9NQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SY3 9LU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 45.7% | 49.2% | 3.5% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 54.3% | 50.8% | -3.5% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SY3 9LU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.8% | 47.8% | 12.0% | 37.9% | 9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.2% | 28.2% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -16.0% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 17.1% | 13.4% | -3.7% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 11.2% | 6.7% | -4.5% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 34.8% | 33.3% | -1.5% | 48.4% | -15.1% |
| Good health | 33% | 39.4% | 6.4% | 33.6% | 5.8% |
| Fair health | 22.2% | 17.8% | -4.4% | 12.7% | 5.1% |
| Bad health | 7% | 6.4% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 14.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.7% | 21.8% | -19.9% | 18.2% | 3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.7% | 19.4% | 0.7% | 9.6% | 9.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 16.1% | 2.2% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 10.4% | 6.1% | 5.3% | 5.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 16.1% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.1% | 14.7% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -19.1% |
| Other | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.8% 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 | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.8% | 92.8% | -5.0% | 81.4% | 11.4% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 86.5% 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 | 90.9% | 86.5% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 4.1% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 87.1% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 5.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 3.4% | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.1% | 76.7% | -14.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 28.4% | 13.5% | 14.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.9% | 37.2% | 0.7% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 14.4% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stapleton Road was 228.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 275.1% higher than the Bayston Hill, Column and Sutton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Stapleton Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 83 local areas in Bayston Hill, Column and Sutton and the 41st highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 100.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Stapleton Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2020-09-15 | £243,226 |
| 37 Stapleton Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £124,300 | 2018-08-28 | £168,227 |
| 39 Stapleton Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2012-11-09 | £187,316 |
| 37 Stapleton Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £117,500 | 2012-05-04 | £203,602 |
| 65 Stapleton Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £111,000 | 2006-07-11 | £175,377 |
SY3 9LU area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 11% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meole Brace Church of England Primary and Nursery Church Road , Meole Brace SY3 9HG | 3out of 4 | 448 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Radbrook Primary School Calverton Way , Bank Farm Road SY3 6DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,694 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleham Primary School Greyfriars Road , SY3 7EN | 3out of 4 | 1,856 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School Longmeadow Site , Bayston Hill SY3 0NU | - not rated | 2,111 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mereside Church of England Primary Academy Mereside , Springfield SY2 6LE | - not rated | 2,474 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meole Brace School Longden Road , SY3 9DW | 3out of 4 | 857 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory School Longden Road , SY3 9EE | 4out of 4 | 1,104 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvidere School Crowmere Road , SY2 5LA | 4out of 4 | 3,821 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 | 2,410 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 | 1,828 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury High School 32 Town Walls , Shrewsbury SY1 1TN | - not rated | 2,006 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winefride's Convent School Belmont , SY1 1TE | - not rated | 2,091 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prestfelde School London Road , SY2 6NZ | - not rated | 2,711 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Severndale Specialist Academy Woodcote Way , Monkmoor SY2 5SH | 3out of 4 | 4,292 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa @ Next | Next, Unit 1 | 359 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Restaurant | Meole Brace Retail Park, Shrewsbury | 364 yd | |
| Costa | Unit 8C, Meole Brace Retail Park | 364 yd | |
| McDonald's Restaurants | Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd, Meole Brace Retail Park | 364 yd | |
| Calm Cafe @Louise House | Louise House Cafe, Louise House | 607 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brooklands | Mill Road, Meole Brace | 392 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit 8A, Meole Brace Retail Park | 359 yd | |
| Flames Kebab And Pizza | 123 Hereford Road, Belle Vue | 520 yd | |
| Shalimar | 131 Hereford Road, Belle Vue | 520 yd | |
| Greggs | Eurogarages Ltd, Petrol Filling Station | 901 yd | |
| Lee Fung House | 5 Hereford Road, Belle Vue | 1,044 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd, Meole Brace Retail Park | 364 yd | |
| Lidl | Oteley Road, Shrewsbury | 882 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Church Road Recreation Ground CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 503 yd |
| Meole Brace Church Of England Primary School CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 511 yd |
| Shrewsbury Community Football Hub PROSTAR STADIUM PROSTAR STADIUM OTELEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 590 yd |
| Meole Brace Golf Course OTELEY ROAD | golf | 629 yd |
| Shrewsbury Town Football Club (New Meadow) Oteley Road | grass pitches | 634 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Shrewsbury) OTELEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 660 yd |
| Stanley Lane Recreation Ground STANLEY LANE | grass pitches | 688 yd |
| Roman Road Sports Centre MEOLE BRACE SCHOOL MEOLE BRACE SCHOOL LONGDEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 938 yd |
| Meole Brace School LONGDEN ROAD | 966 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 | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| 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 | 51 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 170.85 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 170.85 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.