Summerhill Gardens, Market Drayton, TF9 1BQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TF9 1BQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.9%	50.5%	-0.4%	51.0%	-0.5%
Male	49.1%	49.5%	0.4%	49.0%	0.5%

Partnership Status

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	25.1%	35.1%	10.0%	37.9%	-2.8%
Married: Opposite sex	57.9%	45%	-12.9%	44.2%	0.8%
Separated	1.2%	1.1%	-0.1%	2.2%	-1.1%
Divorced	7.7%	10.7%	3.0%	9.1%	1.6%
Widowed	8.1%	8.1%	0.0%	6.1%	2.0%

Health

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	46.7%	40.5%	-6.2%	48.4%	-7.9%
Good health	32.9%	37.2%	4.3%	33.6%	3.6%
Fair health	15.3%	17.5%	2.2%	12.7%	4.8%
Bad health	4.5%	3%	-1.5%	4.0%	-1.0%
Very bad health	0.6%	1.8%	1.2%	1.2%	0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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 TF9 1BQ this area, 28.5% 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 20.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	32.4%	28.5%	-3.9%	18.2%	10.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.3%	11.9%	-2.4%	9.6%	2.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.7%	15.9%	-3.8%	13.4%	2.5%
Apprenticeship	2.7%	7.4%	4.7%	5.3%	2.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.4%	14.4%	4.0%	16.9%	-2.5%
Degree or Similar	16.2%	20.7%	4.5%	33.8%	-13.1%
Other	4.2%	1.1%	-3.1%	2.8%	-1.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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)
Indian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	3.1%	-2.5%
Pakistani	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.4%	0.5%
White	100%	97.9%	-2.1%	81.4%	16.5%
Roma	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.7% 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	97.9%	93.7%	-4.2%	83.2%	10.5%
European Union	1.5%	3.9%	2.4%	6.1%	-2.2%
Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	2.1%	2.1%	1.3%	0.8%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.3%	93.7%	-3.6%	83.2%	10.5%
10+ Years	0%	3%	3.0%	9.8%	-6.8%
5-10 Years	0%	1.8%	1.8%	2.9%	-1.1%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	2.4%	1.2%	-1.2%	1.9%	-0.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	75.5%	76.7%	-1.2%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	1.2%	1.5%	-0.3%
No passport held	22.7%	13.5%	9.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.8%	37.2%	-3.4%
Christian	60.7%	46.2%	14.5%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Muslim	0.6%	6.5%	-5.9%
Sikh	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other religion	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Not answered	3.3%	6.0%	-2.7%

Safety

Is Summerhill Gardens Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Summerhill Gardens was 15.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.5% lower than the Market Drayton East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Summerhill Gardens has the 6th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Market Drayton East and the 152nd lowest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 133.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£39,800

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in TF9 1BQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Summerhill Gardens are based on 51 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for North Shropshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Summerhill Gardens, Market Drayton, TF9 1BQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for TF9 1BQ

Average Price
£231,933

Semi-Detached
£231,044

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£241,711

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Summerhill Gardens

Average Price
£255,691

Semi-Detached
£257,565

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£225,698

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Summerhill GardensStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
28 Summerhill Gardens, Market Drayton, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£247,000	2025-01-31	£267,990
28 Summerhill Gardens, Market Drayton, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£262,500	2023-03-20	£294,709
31 Summerhill Gardens, Market Drayton, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£140,000	2020-02-14	£194,829
34 Summerhill Gardens, Market Drayton, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£170,000	2020-01-31	£237,179
33 Summerhill Gardens, Market Drayton, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£150,000	2018-09-17	£210,614

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TF9 1BQ

Employment

TF9 1BQ 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 TF9 1BQ 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%.

Economic Activity

Retired	90
Full-Time Employee	69
Part-Time Employee	37
Self-Employed	19
Student (economically inactive)	16
Looking after home or family	15
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Other	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Unemployed	4

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	25
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Construction	17
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Education	11
Human health and social work activities	11
Transport and storage	10
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Administrative and support service activities	7
Other	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Information and communication	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Real estate activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Market Drayton Junior School Alexandra Road , TF9 3HU	3out of 4	424 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Market Drayton Infant & Nursery School Longslow Road , TF9 3BA	3out of 4	610 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Longlands Primary School Linden Way , Fairfields TF9 1QU	3out of 4	1,525 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Buntingsdale Primary School and Nursery Buntingsdale Park , Tern Hill TF9 2HB	3out of 4	2,752 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Moreton Say CofE Primary School Moreton Say , TF9 3RS	3out of 4	4,397 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Grove School Newcastle Road , TF9 1HF	2out of 4	1,399 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Kaz's Cafe	83 Shropshire Street, Market Drayton	496 yd
Beulah House	5 Cemetery Road, Market Drayton	688 yd
Oruna Cuisine	63 - 65 Shropshire Street, Market Drayton	689 yd
Bella Italia MD	37 Shropshire Street, Market Drayton	689 yd
Pickles	14 Shropshire Street, Market Drayton	766 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Joiners Arms	43 Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton	346 yd
Kings Head	205 Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton	633 yd
Kings Arms	Shropshire Street, Market Drayton	676 yd
William Chesters	20 Shropshire Street, Market Drayton	738 yd
Clive And Coffyne	6 Shropshire Street, Market Drayton	766 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Golden House	79 Shropshire Street, Market Drayton	487 yd
Greggs	31 Cheshire Street, Market Drayton	845 yd
Zilan Kebab Shop	Zilan Kebab House, 19 High Street	848 yd
Bamboo Garden	34 Queen Street, Market Drayton	973 yd
Lucky Star	11 Stafford Street, Market Drayton	987 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sainsbury's Supermarkets Limited	Sainsbury's Supermarket, 203 Shrewsbury Road	633 yd
Asda Stores Ltd	32 Stafford Street, Market Drayton	948 yd
Lidl	Towers Lawn, Market Drayton	1,048 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Market Drayton Swimming & Fitness Centre NEWTOWN	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	647 yd
Bodytech Health Club (Market Drayton) THE MILL WAREHOUSE THE MILL WAREHOUSE CHESHIRE STREET	health and fitness suite	1,090 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	19.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	19.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	40 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	40 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	1.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	2.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	6.14 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.