Shrewsbury Road is in Craven Arms and in South Shropshire district. SY7 9PY is located in the Church Stretton and Craven Arms electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ludlow. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shrewsbury Road, Craven Arms, SY7 9PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY7 9QP, SY7 9PP, SY7 9QD, SY7 9RR, SY7 9PN, SY7 9NB, SY7 9PL, SY7 9ND, SY7 9PW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SY7 9PY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 48.8% | 49.7% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 51.2% | 50.3% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 | 38.6% | 41.5% | 2.9% | 37.9% | 3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.4% | 30.6% | -1.8% | 44.2% | -13.6% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 14.9% | 14% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 10.4% | 10.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
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 | 39.9% | 39.4% | -0.5% | 48.4% | -9.0% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 35% | -4.3% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 13.5% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 7.1% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 5.1% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 3.9% |
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 SY7 9PY this area, 32.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.8% | 32.3% | -7.5% | 18.2% | 14.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 8.4% | -8.2% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 14.6% | -4.1% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 4.9% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 18.1% | 9.4% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.4% | 16.8% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -17.0% |
| Other | 3.7% | 4.9% | 1.2% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.3% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 4% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.7% | 92.3% | -5.4% | 81.4% | 10.9% |
In this area, 91.9% 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 | 97% | 91.9% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 5.1% | 4.4% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Africa | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 91.2% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0.7% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.1% | 76.7% | -16.6% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 34.6% | 13.5% | 21.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.5% | 37.2% | -1.7% |
| Christian | 49.7% | 46.2% | 3.5% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Not answered | 10.8% | 6.0% | 4.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shrewsbury Road was 166.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 268.3% higher than the Church Stretton and Craven Arms average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shrewsbury Road has the highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Church Stretton and Craven Arms and the 64th highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 91.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.9%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Aqsa, 18 Shrewsbury Road, Craven Arms, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2017-12-15 | £327,012 |
| 44 Shrewsbury Road, Craven Arms, Shropshire Other, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2017-11-29 | £680,984 |
| 26 Shrewsbury Road, Craven Arms, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2017-03-01 | £175,787 |
| 17 Shrewsbury Road, Craven Arms, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £265,001 | 2016-03-01 | £379,736 |
| 18 Shrewsbury Road, Craven Arms, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £223,000 | 2011-12-22 | £365,492 |
SY7 9PY 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 | 69 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stokesay Primary School Market Street , SY7 9NW | 2out of 4 | 570 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wistanstow CofE Primary School Wistanstow , SY7 8DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,801 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Onny CofE (A) Primary School Onibury , SY7 9AW | 2out of 4 | 4,948 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Station Cafe | 42 Shrewsbury Road, Craven Arms | 54 yd | |
| Millmead Lunch Club | Millmead, Mayfield Avenue | 233 yd | |
| Laila's Cafe | Unit 6, The Craven Centre | 252 yd | |
| A49 Coffee Stop | The Craven Centre, Shrewsbury Road | 253 yd | |
| Delves Subway Ltd | Unit 4, The Craven Centre | 253 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stables | Dale Street, Craven Arms | 325 yd | |
| Stokesay Arms Limited | School Road, Craven Arms | 486 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route 49 | Station Court, 44 Shrewsbury Road | 54 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 1, The Craven Centre | 252 yd | |
| Taste N Eat | Taste And Eat, 8 Corvedale Road | 268 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuffins | Delves & Co Ltd, The Craven Centre | 253 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Craven Arms Sports Field Shrewsbury Road | grass pitches | 96 yd |
| Community Arts Sports Craven Arms (Casca) SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND NEWINGTON WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 137 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 | 42.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 4.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 4.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 4.8% |
| 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 | 57.1% |
| Median download speed | 31.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.