Chapel Bank is in Wistanswick, Market Drayton and in North Shropshire district. TF9 2BE is located in the Hodnet electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Shropshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chapel Bank, Wistanswick, Market Drayton, TF9 2BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TF9 2BE is primarily male, with 89.8% 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 | 21.9% | 10.2% | -11.7% | 51.0% | -40.8% |
| Male | 78.1% | 89.8% | 11.7% | 49.0% | 40.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around TF9 2BE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 74.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 70.6% | 74.9% | 4.3% | 37.9% | 37.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.1% | 14% | -9.1% | 44.2% | -30.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 2.5% | 6.6% | 4.1% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 | 41.4% | 32.9% | -8.5% | 48.4% | -15.5% |
| Good health | 48.3% | 40.9% | -7.4% | 33.6% | 7.3% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 19% | 10.8% | 12.7% | 6.3% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 5.7% | 4.0% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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.
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 17%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.5% | 24.2% | -4.3% | 18.2% | 6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 25.8% | 12.5% | -13.3% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 25.2% | 7.0% | 13.4% | 11.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 5.1% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 11.2% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.2% | 17% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -16.8% |
| Other | 4.8% | 4.9% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.1% | 0% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 3.7% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.1% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 5.6% | 4.0% | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 88.9% | 74.6% | -14.3% | 81.4% | -6.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 94.7% 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 | 96.4% | 94.7% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 94.7% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.1% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0.1% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.2% | 76.7% | -8.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.1% | 0.5% | -0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 30.5% | 13.5% | 17.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.9% | 37.2% | 4.7% |
| Christian | 38.6% | 46.2% | -7.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 9.6% | 6.5% | 3.1% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chapel Bank was 15.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.8% lower than the Cheswardine average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chapel Bank has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Cheswardine and the 157th lowest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Cottage Chapel Bank, Market Drayton, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2015-04-24 | £601,574 |
| Trelawny Chapel Bank, Market Drayton, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2015-02-16 | £305,714 |
| Villa Cottage Chapel Bank, Market Drayton, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2006-09-29 | £579,248 |
| Trelawny Chapel Bank, Market Drayton, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2002-08-30 | £331,981 |
| Tuscan House Chapel Bank, Market Drayton, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2002-07-02 | £513,916 |
| Other | 501 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 37 |
| Unemployed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Construction | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke-on-Tern Primary School Rosehill Road , Stoke Heath TF9 2LF | 3out of 4 | 1,509 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinstock Primary School Hinstock , TF9 2TE | 3out of 4 | 3,703 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buntingsdale Primary School and Nursery Buntingsdale Park , Tern Hill TF9 2HB | 3out of 4 | 3,805 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Market Drayton Junior School Alexandra Road , TF9 3HU | 3out of 4 | 5,466 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion Inn | Wistanswick, Market Drayton | 510 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% |
| Median download speed | 30.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 32.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 43.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 43.6 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.33 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.