Whitmore Lane, Baschurch, Shrewsbury, SY4 2EY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SY4 2EY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.1% 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	51.9%	55.1%	3.2%	51.0%	4.1%
Male	48.1%	44.9%	-3.2%	49.0%	-4.1%

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 SY4 2EY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.6% 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	23.8%	15.2%	-8.6%	37.9%	-22.7%
Married: Opposite sex	57.6%	61.6%	4.0%	44.2%	17.4%
Married: Same sex	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	3.4%	0.9%	-2.5%	2.2%	-1.3%
Divorced	6.3%	12.5%	6.2%	9.1%	3.4%
Widowed	8.3%	9.8%	1.5%	6.1%	3.7%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	52.1%	55.4%	3.3%	48.4%	7.0%
Good health	31.9%	26.6%	-5.3%	33.6%	-7.0%
Fair health	13.2%	17.3%	4.1%	12.7%	4.6%
Bad health	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	4.0%	-4.0%
Very bad health	0.9%	0.7%	-0.2%	1.2%	-0.5%

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 SY4 2EY this area, 9.8% 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 43.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	19.8%	9.8%	-10.0%	18.2%	-8.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.3%	6.3%	-6.0%	9.6%	-3.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.5%	17.9%	2.4%	13.4%	4.5%
Apprenticeship	2.3%	4.5%	2.2%	5.3%	-0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12%	17.9%	5.9%	16.9%	1.0%
Degree or Similar	35.8%	43.8%	8.0%	33.8%	10.0%
Other	2.3%	0%	-2.3%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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)
Pakistani	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.7%	-2.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	1.4%	0.7%	0.8%	0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	98.8%	97.8%	-1.0%	81.4%	16.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.5% 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	96.8%	93.5%	-3.3%	83.2%	10.3%
European Union	0.9%	2.2%	1.3%	6.1%	-3.9%
Africa	0.5%	4.3%	3.8%	2.7%	1.6%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.9%	93.5%	-1.4%	83.2%	10.3%
10+ Years	0%	3.6%	3.6%	9.8%	-6.2%
5-10 Years	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.2%	-1.5%
Less than 2 years	3.9%	2.2%	-1.7%	1.9%	0.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.4%	76.7%	8.7%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
South and Eastern Africa	2.2%	0.2%	2.0%
No passport held	11.7%	13.5%	-1.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	28.5%	37.2%	-8.7%
Christian	64.2%	46.2%	18.0%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Jewish	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Muslim	0.7%	6.5%	-5.8%
Other religion	2.2%	0.6%	1.6%
Not answered	2.9%	6.0%	-3.1%

Safety

Is Whitmore Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whitmore Lane was 5.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.3% lower than the Shawbury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Whitmore Lane has the lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Shawbury and the 17th lowest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -87.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£47,800

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in SY4 2EY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 3/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 4/10 (below 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) - 3/10 (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) - 3/10 (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 Whitmore Lane are based on 9 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for North Shropshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Whitmore Lane, Baschurch, Shrewsbury, SY4 2EY

Estimated Average Property Prices for SY4 2EY

Average Price
£627,017

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£627,017

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Whitmore Lane

Average Price
£649,670

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£649,670

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Whitmore LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
The Hawthorns Whitmore Lane, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building	£575,000	2021-06-24	£682,813
The Hawthorns Whitmore Lane, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building	£600,000	2020-03-18	£774,340
Adcote View Whitmore Lane, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building	£417,500	2016-08-05	£590,021
Adcote View Whitmore Lane, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building	£355,000	2011-12-07	£581,837
The Hawthorns Whitmore Lane, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building	£550,000	2010-08-18	£864,165

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SY4 2EY

Employment

SY4 2EY 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 SY4 2EY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	48
Full-Time Employee	21
Part-Time Employee	17
Self-Employed	12
Student (economically inactive)	4
Looking after home or family	4
Other	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Unemployed	1
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	44
Human health and social work activities	42
Education	18
Construction	16
Manufacturing	14
Professional, scientific and technical activities	13
Accommodation and food service activities	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	8
Other	7
Administrative and support service activities	7
Transport and storage	6
Information and communication	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Real estate activities	1
Mining and quarrying	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Baschurch CofE Primary School Eyton Lane , Baschurch SY4 2AU	3out of 4	737 yd	Voluntary aided 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	2,939 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Weston Lullingfields CofE School Weston Lullingfields , Nr Baschurch SY4 2AW	3out of 4	4,303 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Andrew's CofE Primary School Hopton Lane , Nesscliffe SY4 1DB	3out of 4	4,639 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Corbet School Eyton Lane , Baschurch SY4 2AX	3out of 4	879 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Adcote School for Girls Little Ness , SY4 2JY	- not rated	2,837 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
Packwood Haugh School Park Bank , Ruyton XI Towns SY4 1HX	- not rated	3,180 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Condover College Limited Grafton Centre , Grafton SY4 1HF	- not rated	4,365 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Admiral Spice	Admiral Duncan Inn, Newtown		602 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
New Inn Baschurch	Church Road, Baschurch		295 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Baschurch Fish Bar	Station Road, Baschurch		814 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Baschurch Tennis Club CLUBHOUSE CLUBHOUSE CHURCH ROAD	tennis courts	231 yd
Corbet School EYTON LANE	athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts	836 yd
Baschurch Playground The Wheatlands	grass pitches	920 yd
Baschurch Village Football Pitches EYTON LANE	grass pitches	981 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	57.1%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	57.1%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	57.1%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	57.1%

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	42.9%

Download Speed

Median download speed	160 Mbit/s
Average download speed	181.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	550 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	550 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	30 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	27.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	75 Mbit/s

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