Nills View is in Pontesbury, Shrewsbury and in Shrewsbury And Atcham district. SY5 0RP is located in the Rea Valley 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 Nills View, Pontesbury, Shrewsbury, SY5 0RP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY5 0RL, SY5 0RN, SY5 0QE, SY5 0TQ, SY5 0RJ, SY5 0RE, SY5 0TE, SY5 0YW, SY5 0PN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SY5 0RP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 50.6% | 1.9% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 51.3% | 49.4% | -1.9% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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% | 37.1% | 12.1% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.7% | 26.4% | -15.3% | 44.2% | -17.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 5.7% | 5.1% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Divorced | 17.3% | 20.1% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 11.0% |
| Widowed | 15.5% | 9.4% | -6.1% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (60.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 29.6% | 24% | -5.6% | 48.4% | -24.4% |
| Good health | 40.7% | 36.8% | -3.9% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 20.6% | 25.1% | 4.5% | 12.7% | 12.4% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 10.5% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 6.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
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 SY5 0RP this area, 28.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.1% | 28.1% | -13.0% | 18.2% | 9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 8.8% | -0.1% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 16.9% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 8.1% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 11.9% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.7% | 24.4% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -9.4% |
| Other | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| White | 99.5% | 100% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 92.9% 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 | 93.1% | 92.9% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 5.9% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 92.9% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0.6% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.1% | 76.7% | -12.6% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 30.6% | 13.5% | 17.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30% | 37.2% | -7.2% |
| Christian | 64.7% | 46.2% | 18.5% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nills View was 97.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 108.5% higher than the Longden average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Nills View has the 4th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Longden and the 163rd highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Nills View, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-01-10 | £115,319 |
| 53 Nills View, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2001-09-28 | £130,307 |
| 53 Nills View, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £39,500 | 1998-05-29 | £153,628 |
The percentage of retired residents living in SY5 0RP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 67 |
| Full-Time Employee | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Education | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontesbury CofE Primary School Bogey Lane , Pontesbury SY5 0TF | 4out of 4 | 391 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Minsterley Primary School Minsterley , SY5 0BE | 3out of 4 | 3,118 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longden CofE Primary School Plealey Road , Longden SY5 8EX | 3out of 4 | 4,562 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Webb School and Science College Pontesbury , SY5 0TG | 3out of 4 | 429 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aunty Nellie's Kitchen | Connections, Shrewsbury Road | 253 yd | |
| The Ark | Hall Bank, Pontesbury | 390 yd | |
| Zenna | Zennas Restaurant, Main Road | 396 yd | |
| Nags Head Inn | Shrewsbury Road, Pontesbury | 440 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plough Inn | Chapel Street, Pontesbury | 127 yd | |
| The Horseshoe Inn | Minsterley Road, Pontesbury | 537 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairwood | Chapel Street, Pontesbury | 127 yd | |
| The Village Fish Bar | Main Road, Pontesbury | 231 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative | Unit 1, Hall Bank | 436 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mary Webb School And Science College | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 332 yd |
| Pontesbury Playing Fields NAGS HEAD COTTAGE NAGS HEAD COTTAGE SHREWSBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 571 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 44.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 59.75 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 59.75 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.14 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.