SY4 4RW is in Haughmond, Shrewsbury and Shrewsbury And Atcham district. SY4 4RW 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 Haughmond, Shrewsbury, SY4 4RW 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 4RW has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 44.9% | 47.8% | 2.9% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 55.1% | 52.2% | -2.9% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 | 23.3% | 31% | 7.7% | 37.9% | -6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.8% | 50.8% | -7.0% | 44.2% | 6.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 10.9% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 4.8% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 (88.6%) 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 | 46.6% | 46.4% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 42.2% | 8.0% | 33.6% | 8.6% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 10% | -5.8% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 14.6% | 14.9% | 0.3% | 18.2% | -3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 7.2% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 16.1% | 3.0% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 5.6% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 22.9% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.4% | 28.9% | -6.5% | 33.8% | -4.9% |
| Other | 5.3% | 4.4% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 98.3% | 99% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 96.9% 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 | 97.9% | 96.9% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 97.6% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.6% | 76.7% | 4.9% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 17.4% | 13.5% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.9% | 37.2% | -2.3% |
| Christian | 60.9% | 46.2% | 14.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around SY4 4RW was 64.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.2% higher than the Bayston Hill, Column and Sutton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
SY4 4RW has the 22nd highest crime rate of 83 local areas in Bayston Hill, Column and Sutton and the 295th highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.7%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willows Farm, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2023-11-03 | £638,675 |
| Abbeville, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-01-18 | £362,972 |
| Hillside Farm, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Other, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2017-06-29 | £531,380 |
| Sundorne Castle Club, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Other, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2017-02-21 | £503,210 |
| Abbeville, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £249,999 | 2011-08-05 | £416,394 |
SY4 4RW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 4RW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 84 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlescott Junior School Featherbed Lane , SY1 4QN | 3out of 4 | 2,215 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sundorne Infant School and Nursery Corndon Crescent , Sundorne Road SY1 4LE | 2out of 4 | 2,802 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wilfred Owen School The Monkmoor Campus , Woodcote Way SY2 5SH | 3out of 4 | 3,311 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvidere Primary School Tenbury Drive , Telford Estate SY2 5YB | 3out of 4 | 3,386 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Lucia's CofE Primary School & Nursery Upton Magna , SY4 4TZ | 3out of 4 | 3,530 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury Academy Corndon Crescent , SY1 4LL | 1out of 4 | 2,765 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvidere School Crowmere Road , SY2 5LA | 4out of 4 | 3,625 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Medical and Behaviour Support Service Central Office Admin , Sundorne Education Centre SY1 4RG | 3out of 4 | 2,256 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Severndale Specialist Academy Woodcote Way , Monkmoor SY2 5SH | 3out of 4 | 3,402 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Prepatoria School 7 Park Plaza , Battlefield Enterprise Park SY1 3AF | - not rated | 4,529 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prestfelde School London Road , SY2 6NZ | - not rated | 4,793 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury Rugby Club SUNDORNE CASTLE | grass pitches | 837 yd |
| Shrewsbury Squash & Racquetball Club SHREWSBURY SQUASH CLUB SHREWSBURY SQUASH CLUB JUNCTION WITH B5062 TO SUNDERTON FARM | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 853 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 6.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 7.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 7.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 19.59 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 19.59 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 0.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 0.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.13 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.