Mill Cottages is in Hanwood, Shrewsbury and in Shrewsbury And Atcham district. SY5 8NA is located in the Longden 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 Mill Cottages, Hanwood, Shrewsbury, SY5 8NA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY5 8LT, SY5 8LU, SY5 8BS, SY5 8NB, SY5 8ND, SY5 8LX, SY5 8NF, SY5 8BU, SY5 8NE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SY5 8NA 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 | 56.1% | 51.6% | -4.5% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 43.9% | 48.4% | 4.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.9% | 35.1% | 7.2% | 37.9% | -2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.4% | 42.5% | -0.9% | 44.2% | -1.7% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 1.8% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 10.5% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 16% | 10.1% | -5.9% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
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 | 41.8% | 48.1% | 6.3% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 34% | 28.4% | -5.6% | 33.6% | -5.2% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 11.8% | -4.7% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 8.3% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 3.5% | 2.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.1% | 23.6% | -12.5% | 18.2% | 5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 11.4% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 14.8% | 2.0% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 4.4% | 3.5% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.8% | 17.5% | 10.7% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.9% | 26.6% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -7.2% |
| Other | 6.4% | 1.7% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 98.2% | 96.2% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 94.8% 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 | 97.2% | 94.8% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 95.2% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.3% | 76.7% | -5.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 27.3% | 13.5% | 13.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.4% | 37.2% | 1.2% |
| Christian | 50.2% | 46.2% | 4.0% |
| Buddhist | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mill Cottages was 82.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 109.8% higher than the Longden average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mill Cottages has the 4th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Longden and the 202nd highest crime rate of 1,000 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Mill Cottages, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2005-10-03 | £230,614 |
| 2 Mill Cottages, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2003-11-13 | £249,048 |
| 2 Mill Cottages, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £72,250 | 2001-08-30 | £230,407 |
| 2 Mill Cottages, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £69,000 | 2000-09-22 | £243,010 |
SY5 8NA 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 | 62 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas and St Anne CofE Primary School Cruckmeole , Hanwood SY5 8JN | 3out of 4 | 1,575 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowbrook Primary School Squinter Pip Way , SY5 8PY | - not rated | 2,610 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Radbrook Primary School Calverton Way , Bank Farm Road SY3 6DZ | - not rated | 3,160 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Radbrook Primary School Calverton Way , Bank Farm Road SY3 6DZ | 3out of 4 | 3,160 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Meadow CofE Primary and Nursery School Long Meadow , Bayston Hill SY3 0NU | - not rated | 3,256 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meole Brace School Longden Road , SY3 9DW | - not rated | 3,543 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meole Brace School Longden Road , SY3 9DW | 3out of 4 | 3,543 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory School Longden Road , SY3 9EE | 3out of 4 | 3,708 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory School, A Business and Enterprise College Longden Road , SY3 9EE | - not rated | 3,708 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury College Priory Road , SY1 1RX | - not rated | 4,959 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Fitzroy Academy Cruckton , Shrewsbury SY5 8PR | - not rated | 2,209 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hall School Cruckton , SY5 8PR | - not rated | 2,210 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Keystone Academy Squinter Pip Way , SY5 8PY | - not rated | 2,670 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollyoaks 82 Crowmeole Lane , SY3 8AY | - not rated | 2,900 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ty Newydd Ford Heath , SY5 9GZ | - not rated | 3,763 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.