Back Lane is in Bomere Heath, Shrewsbury and in Shrewsbury And Atcham district. SY4 3PL is located in the Tern 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 Back Lane, Bomere Heath, Shrewsbury, SY4 3PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY4 3PH, SY4 3PJ, SY4 3PE, SY4 3PN, SY4 3PD, SY4 3QW, SY4 3PP, SY4 3NX, SY4 3PQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SY4 3PL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.7% | 51.6% | -3.1% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 45.3% | 48.4% | 3.1% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 3PL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.2% 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 | 19.7% | 28.4% | 8.7% | 37.9% | -9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.5% | 56.2% | -8.3% | 44.2% | 12.0% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 0.9% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 7.9% | 2.4% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 6.6% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 (86.8%) 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 | 44.4% | 46.9% | 2.5% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 39.9% | 2.1% | 33.6% | 6.3% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 10.4% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 16.9% | 14.6% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 11.2% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 20.2% | 5.0% | 13.4% | 6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 9% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 15.6% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.8% | 27.7% | -6.1% | 33.8% | -6.1% |
| Other | 3.4% | 1.6% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.1% | 99.2% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 17.8% |
In this area, 98.2% 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 | 96.1% | 98.2% | 2.1% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 98.2% | 2.6% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85% | 76.7% | 8.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 14.8% | 13.5% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.5% | 37.2% | 4.3% |
| Christian | 55.2% | 46.2% | 9.0% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Back Lane was 73.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.5% higher than the Bagley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Back Lane has the 35th highest crime rate of 83 local areas in Bagley and the 250th highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 The Birches Back Lane, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2024-06-27 | £353,975 |
| Oakfield House Back Lane, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £508,000 | 2023-03-02 | £531,845 |
| Willowsmere Back Lane, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2020-10-30 | £441,818 |
| 3 The Birches Back Lane, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £307,500 | 2019-12-02 | £400,374 |
| White Orchard Back Lane, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £319,500 | 2018-09-14 | £416,527 |
SY4 3PL 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 SY4 3PL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 113 |
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Education | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bomere Heath CofE Primary School The Crescent , Bomere Heath SY4 3PQ | 3out of 4 | 404 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Myddle CofE Primary School Myddle , SY4 3RP | 3out of 4 | 4,558 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacres Primary School Rutland , Off York Road SY1 3QG | 3out of 4 | 5,067 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary School Bainbridge Green , SY1 3QR | 3out of 4 | 5,353 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Condover College Limited Grafton Centre , Grafton SY4 1HF | - not rated | 4,197 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Prepatoria School 7 Park Plaza , Battlefield Enterprise Park SY1 3AF | - not rated | 4,425 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bomere Fish Bar | 24 Shrewsbury Road, Bomere Heath | 168 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Lion Inn | 32 Shrewsbury Road, Bomere Heath | 168 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bomere Heath Cricket Club | grass pitches | 924 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 | 93.8% |
| 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 | 93.8% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.