Holyhead Road is in Nesscliffe, Shrewsbury and in Shrewsbury And Atcham district. SY4 1AX is located in the Loton 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 Holyhead Road, Nesscliffe, Shrewsbury, SY4 1AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SY4 1AX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 51.4% | 49.8% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 48.6% | 50.2% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.4% | 34.6% | 9.2% | 37.9% | -3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.3% | 50.5% | -4.8% | 44.2% | 6.3% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.7% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 8% | 7.3% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 5.9% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 (86.2%) 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 | 52% | 53.2% | 1.2% | 48.4% | 4.8% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 33% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 10.7% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.9% | 11.4% | -4.5% | 18.2% | -6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 8.2% | -6.6% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 12.8% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 6.5% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 21.5% | 10.1% | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.3% | 37% | 3.7% | 33.8% | 3.2% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.4% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 99.4% | 98.3% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
In this area, 93.8% 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 | 96.3% | 93.8% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 94.1% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0.6% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85% | 76.7% | 8.3% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.2% | 37.2% | 4.0% |
| Christian | 50.6% | 46.2% | 4.4% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holyhead Road was 49.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.6% lower than the Bagley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holyhead Road has the 36th lowest crime rate of 83 local areas in Bagley and the 392nd highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Bank View Holyhead Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £244,500 | 2022-04-22 | £280,909 |
| 3 Bank View Holyhead Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £254,000 | 2022-04-14 | £291,824 |
| Laundry Farm Holyhead Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2021-12-08 | £611,523 |
| Glencoe Holyhead Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2010-12-17 | £523,469 |
| 4 Bank View Holyhead Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £123,500 | 2004-04-07 | £240,404 |
SY4 1AX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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.
SY4 1AX 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 153 |
| Retired | 94 |
| Self-Employed | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 19 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School Hopton Lane , Nesscliffe SY4 1DB | 3out of 4 | 1,730 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist CofE (Controlled) Primary School and Nursery Church Street , Ruyton XI Towns SY4 1LA | 3out of 4 | 3,950 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Baschurch CofE Primary School Eyton Lane , Baschurch SY4 2AU | 3out of 4 | 5,384 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adcote School for Girls Little Ness , SY4 2JY | - not rated | 3,014 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Condover College Limited Grafton Centre , Grafton SY4 1HF | - not rated | 4,762 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Packwood Haugh School Park Bank , Ruyton XI Towns SY4 1HX | - not rated | 4,950 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 81.3% |
| 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 | 18.8% |
| Median download speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 20.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 60.62 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 60.62 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 16.02 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.