Lower Cross is in Cross Houses, Shrewsbury and in Shrewsbury And Atcham district. SY5 6JU is located in the Severn 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 Lower Cross, Cross Houses, Shrewsbury, SY5 6JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY5 6JY, SY5 6LA, SY5 6JX, SY5 6JJ, SY5 6LD, SY5 6LG, SY5 6JQ, SY5 6JG, SY5 6JH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SY5 6JU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 51.2% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 49.5% | 48.8% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 34.9% | 40.1% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.8% | 38.3% | -4.5% | 44.2% | -5.9% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 13% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 5.4% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 49% | 44.3% | -4.7% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 33.8% | 4.1% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 14% | 0.2% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 6.7% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 24.7% | 18.3% | -6.4% | 18.2% | 0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 11.1% | -6.4% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 14.1% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 5.1% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 19.5% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.7% | 27% | -0.7% | 33.8% | -6.8% |
| Other | 0.7% | 4.8% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 99.2% | 95.9% | -3.3% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 96.2% 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 | 98.4% | 96.2% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 96.2% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0.2% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.5% | 76.7% | -2.2% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 23.3% | 13.5% | 9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.8% | 37.2% | 6.6% |
| Christian | 47.6% | 46.2% | 1.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lower Cross was 56.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.7% lower than the Bayston Hill, Column and Sutton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lower Cross has the 25th highest crime rate of 83 local areas in Bayston Hill, Column and Sutton and the 340th highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Lower Cross, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2024-06-11 | £292,179 |
| 16 Lower Cross, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £252,500 | 2022-01-14 | £291,050 |
| 14 Lower Cross, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2019-07-29 | £286,413 |
| 8 Lower Cross, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2016-11-02 | £244,825 |
| 35 Lower Cross, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2014-06-25 | £217,855 |
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Other | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mereside Church of England Primary Academy Mereside , Springfield SY2 6LE | - not rated | 5,030 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Condover CofE Primary School Condover , SY5 7AA | 3out of 4 | 5,261 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bell Inn | Cross Houses, Shrewsbury | 193 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 | 16.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 1.8% |
| 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 | 68.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.