Rural Cottages is in Yockleton, Shrewsbury and in Shropshire district. SY5 9PP is located in the Loton 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 Rural Cottages, Yockleton, Shrewsbury, SY5 9PP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY5 9PW, SY5 9PR, SY5 9PS, SY5 9PN, SY5 9PA, SY5 9PL, SY5 9PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SY5 9PP 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 | 49.9% | 51.6% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 50.1% | 48.4% | -1.7% | 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 SY5 9PP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.9% 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 | 26.9% | 23.5% | -3.4% | 37.9% | -14.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.6% | 63.9% | 8.3% | 44.2% | 19.7% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 6% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 6.3% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 (85.1%) 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 | 51.4% | 53.3% | 1.9% | 48.4% | 4.9% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 31.8% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 11.3% | 2.7% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.4% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 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 | 19.6% | 12.6% | -7.0% | 18.2% | -5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 6.3% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 12% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 6% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 20.9% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.7% | 39% | 5.3% | 33.8% | 5.2% |
| Other | 3.4% | 3.2% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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 | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 97.5% | 98.8% | 1.3% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
In this area, 97.1% 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 | 95.6% | 97.1% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 97.1% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.9% | 76.7% | 13.2% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.2% | 37.2% | -10.0% |
| Christian | 63.7% | 46.2% | 17.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rural Cottages was 22.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.2% lower than the Longden average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Rural Cottages has the 6th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Longden and the 270th lowest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Rural Cottages, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2015-05-22 | £270,403 |
| 1 Rural Cottages, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2014-11-17 | £247,297 |
SY5 9PP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
SY5 9PP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 SY5 9PP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 116 |
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Self-Employed | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 50 |
| Construction | 40 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Education | 22 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity CofE Primary School Butt Lane , Ford SY5 9LG | 3out of 4 | 3,774 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas and St Anne CofE Primary School Cruckmeole , Hanwood SY5 8JN | 3out of 4 | 4,113 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pontesbury CofE Primary School Bogey Lane , Pontesbury SY5 0TF | 4out of 4 | 4,864 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | 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 | 4,759 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westbury School Westbury , SY5 9QX | - not rated | 5,059 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.