Watling Street is in Leintwardine, Craven Arms and in Leominster district. SY7 0LL is located in the Mortimer electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Herefordshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Watling Street, Leintwardine, Craven Arms, SY7 0LL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY7 0LN, SY7 0LE, SY7 0LD, SY7 0LB, SY7 0LW, SY7 0LF, SY7 0LR, SY7 0NW, SY7 0NN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SY7 0LL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 51.2% | 48.6% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 48.8% | 51.4% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 SY7 0LL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.9% 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 | 27.2% | 25.8% | -1.4% | 37.9% | -12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.6% | 53.9% | 8.3% | 44.2% | 9.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 9.7% | -4.1% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 7.4% | -3.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.2% | 34.6% | -12.6% | 48.4% | -13.8% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 41.3% | 8.8% | 33.6% | 7.7% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 16.9% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 7.1% | 3.0% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 23.6% | 18% | -5.6% | 18.2% | -0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 5.1% | -9.3% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 18.9% | 6.1% | 13.4% | 5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 14.7% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.3% | 38.2% | 7.9% | 33.8% | 4.4% |
| Other | 5.1% | 3.7% | -1.4% | 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.2% | 100% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 96.1% 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 | 98% | 96.1% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 96.5% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.4% | 76.7% | -2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 24% | 13.5% | 10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.6% | 37.2% | 2.4% |
| Christian | 55.3% | 46.2% | 9.1% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Watling Street was 38.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.9% higher than the Bircher average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Watling Street has the 6th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Bircher and the 297th highest crime rate of 626 local areas in Herefordshire, County of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.0%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Watling Street, Craven Arms, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2020-07-17 | £280,152 |
| Pear Tree House Watling Street, Craven Arms, Herefordshire Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2020-01-09 | £559,644 |
| 55 Watling Street, Craven Arms, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2018-03-20 | £285,720 |
| Bryntirion Watling Street, Craven Arms, Herefordshire Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2017-11-24 | £440,000 |
| Wardens Cottage Watling Street, Craven Arms, Herefordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £254,631 | 2017-08-08 | £335,434 |
SY7 0LL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 SY7 0LL 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 | 90 |
| Full-Time Employee | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leintwardine Endowed CE Primary School Watling Street , Leintwardine SY7 0LL | 3out of 4 | 169 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedstone College Bucknell , SY7 0BG | - not rated | 4,250 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leintwardine Village Hall & Community Centre | Leintwardine Village Hall, High Street | 181 yd | |
| Leintwardine Youth Group | Community Centre At School House, High Street | 181 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Inn | Rosemary Lane | 379 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiddlers Elbow Fish & Chips | 10 Rosemary Lane | 379 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leintwardine Primary School WATLING STREET | grass pitches | 173 yd |
| Paytoe Lane Sports Ground (Closed) Tipton Lane | grass pitches | 985 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 | 100.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| 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 | 65.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.