Milnthorpe Close is in Shrewsbury and in Shrewsbury And Atcham district. SY3 9QP is located in the Meole electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Shrewsbury and Atcham. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Milnthorpe Close, Shrewsbury, SY3 9QP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY3 9QW, SY3 9QR, SY3 9QS, SY3 9QN, SY3 9AG, SY3 9HL, SY3 9QH, SY3 9QD, SY3 9QE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SY3 9QP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 54.4% | 4.4% | 51.0% | 3.4% |
| Male | 50% | 45.6% | -4.4% | 49.0% | -3.4% |
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 9QP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 68.1% 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 | 18.7% | 14.4% | -4.3% | 37.9% | -23.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.3% | 68.1% | -0.2% | 44.2% | 23.9% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 6% | 5.7% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 10% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.8% | 44.6% | 3.8% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 41.5% | 40.2% | -1.3% | 33.6% | 6.6% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 11.4% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3.7% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19% | 12.7% | -6.3% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.2% | 7.9% | 2.7% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 14.9% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 8.8% | 5.8% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 16.7% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.7% | 36.8% | -0.9% | 33.8% | 3.0% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.2% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.1% | 96.3% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 95.2% 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 | 95.6% | 95.2% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 94.5% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.7% | 76.7% | 9.0% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| North Africa | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.7% | 37.2% | -4.5% |
| Christian | 60.3% | 46.2% | 14.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Milnthorpe Close was 11.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.7% lower than the Bayston Hill, Column and Sutton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Milnthorpe Close has the 9th lowest crime rate of 83 local areas in Bayston Hill, Column and Sutton and the 92nd lowest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Milnthorpe Close, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £487,000 | 2024-10-16 | £535,261 |
| 1 Milnthorpe Close, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2022-06-24 | £591,286 |
| 4 Milnthorpe Close, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2021-05-07 | £664,793 |
| 6 Milnthorpe Close, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2018-06-07 | £565,390 |
| 5 Milnthorpe Close, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2017-01-18 | £696,879 |
SY3 9QP 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 9QP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 48% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 110 |
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 563 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Radbrook Primary School Calverton Way , Bank Farm Road SY3 6DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,414 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School Longmeadow Site , Bayston Hill SY3 0NU | - not rated | 1,424 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleham Primary School Greyfriars Road , SY3 7EN | 3out of 4 | 2,633 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Junior School Woodfield Road , SY3 8LU | 3out of 4 | 2,736 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 | 754 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory School Longden Road , SY3 9EE | 4out of 4 | 1,201 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvidere School Crowmere Road , SY2 5LA | 4out of 4 | 4,739 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 | 2,867 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 | 2,239 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury High School 32 Town Walls , Shrewsbury SY1 1TN | - not rated | 2,559 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winefride's Convent School Belmont , SY1 1TE | - not rated | 2,717 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prestfelde School London Road , SY2 6NZ | - not rated | 3,668 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Severndale Specialist Academy Woodcote Way , Monkmoor SY2 5SH | 3out of 4 | 5,114 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stargazers Nursery | Unit 8, Sweetlake Business Village | 415 yd | |
| Starbucks | Hereford Road, Bayston Hill | 752 yd | |
| Subway | Hereford Road, Bayston Hill | 752 yd | |
| Burger King | Hereford Road, Bayston Hill | 752 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | Eurogarages Ltd, Petrol Filling Station | 752 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Meole Brace Church Of England Primary School CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 531 yd |
| Church Road Recreation Ground CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 655 yd |
| Meole Brace School LONGDEN ROAD | 787 yd | |
| Stanley Lane Recreation Ground STANLEY LANE | grass pitches | 798 yd |
| Roman Road Sports Centre MEOLE BRACE SCHOOL MEOLE BRACE SCHOOL LONGDEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 815 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 | 0.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 41.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 48.83 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 48.83 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 18.94 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.