Longlands Lane is in Market Drayton and in Shropshire district. TF9 1EY is located in the Market Drayton East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Shropshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Longlands Lane, Market Drayton, TF9 1EY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TF9 1HD, TF9 1EZ, TF9 1JD, TF9 1ES, TF9 1JQ, TF9 1HA, TF9 1ER, TF9 1HG, TF9 1HT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TF9 1EY is primarily male, with 59.5% of the population 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 | 54.4% | 40.5% | -13.9% | 51.0% | -10.5% |
| Male | 45.6% | 59.5% | 13.9% | 49.0% | 10.5% |
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 | 25.6% | 37.6% | 12.0% | 37.9% | -0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 47.8% | -2.0% | 44.2% | 3.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 4.8% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 17.2% | 8.3% | -8.9% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.4% | 50.6% | 14.2% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 28% | -7.7% | 33.6% | -5.6% |
| Fair health | 18% | 12.2% | -5.8% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 8.2% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 39.6% | 16% | -23.6% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 11.5% | -0.4% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 19.5% | 8.0% | 13.4% | 6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 3.7% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 19.5% | 12.0% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.3% | 25.7% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -8.1% |
| Other | 5.3% | 4% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.3% | 98% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
In this area, 97.8% 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 | 95.6% | 97.8% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 97.8% | 3.3% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0.2% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.2% | 76.7% | -22.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 44.8% | 13.5% | 31.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 64.2% | 37.2% | 27.0% |
| Christian | 30.7% | 46.2% | -15.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Longlands Lane was 77.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.9% lower than the Market Drayton East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Longlands Lane has the 13th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Market Drayton East and the 226th highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.8%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 The Lawns Longlands Lane, Market Drayton, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2019-04-17 | £133,914 |
| 9 The Lawns Longlands Lane, Market Drayton, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2014-10-17 | £102,885 |
TF9 1EY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 144 |
| Retired | 102 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 46 |
| Looking after home or family | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longlands Primary School Linden Way , Fairfields TF9 1QU | 3out of 4 | 223 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Market Drayton Infant & Nursery School Longslow Road , TF9 3BA | 3out of 4 | 755 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Market Drayton Junior School Alexandra Road , TF9 3HU | 3out of 4 | 1,291 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buntingsdale Primary School and Nursery Buntingsdale Park , Tern Hill TF9 2HB | 3out of 4 | 4,046 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norton-in-Hales CofE Primary School Main Road , Norton-in-Hales TF9 4AT | 3out of 4 | 4,796 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grove School Newcastle Road , TF9 1HF | 2out of 4 | 316 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salopian Star | 21 Stafford Street, Market Drayton | 319 yd | |
| Cookies Fish Bar | 14 Queen Street, Market Drayton | 418 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 24 Queen Street, Market Drayton | 434 yd | |
| Queen Street Records | 15A Queen Street, Market Drayton | 442 yd | |
| Tillys | 6 Wilkinson Walk, Cheshire Street | 453 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown | 1 Stafford Street, Market Drayton | 319 yd | |
| The Hippodrome | Queen Street, Market Drayton | 440 yd | |
| The Red Lion | Great Hales Street, Market Drayton | 472 yd | |
| Sandbrook Vaults | 4 Shropshire Street, Market Drayton | 504 yd | |
| Clive And Coffyne | 6 Shropshire Street, Market Drayton | 538 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Star | 11 Stafford Street, Market Drayton | 319 yd | |
| Posh Nosh Pizza Parlour | 17 Stafford Street, Market Drayton | 319 yd | |
| Bamboo Garden | 34 Queen Street, Market Drayton | 440 yd | |
| Zilan Kebab Shop | Zilan Kebab House, 19 High Street | 456 yd | |
| Greggs | 31 Cheshire Street, Market Drayton | 498 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd | 32 Stafford Street, Market Drayton | 356 yd | |
| Lidl | Towers Lawn, Market Drayton | 480 yd | |
| Morrisons Supermarket | Morrisons, Maer Lane | 517 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Cook Way | 873 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Grove School STAFFORD STREET | grass pitches | 209 yd |
| Longlands Community Primary School LINDEN WAY | grass pitches | 209 yd |
| Market Drayton Community Amateur Sports Club Betton Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 496 yd |
| Bodytech Health Club (Market Drayton) THE MILL WAREHOUSE THE MILL WAREHOUSE CHESHIRE STREET | health and fitness suite | 616 yd |
| Market Drayton Swimming & Fitness Centre NEWTOWN | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 779 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 | 100.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.