Shrewsbury Road is in Market Drayton and in North Shropshire district. TF9 3EJ is located in the Market Drayton West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Shropshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton, TF9 3EJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TF9 3EH, TF9 3EL, TF9 1BZ, TF9 1PT, TF9 3EN, TF9 3DX, TF9 3EG, TF9 1BY, TF9 1LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TF9 3EJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.2% | 51.8% | 5.6% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 53.8% | 48.2% | -5.6% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 3EJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.2% 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 | 43.8% | 50.2% | 6.4% | 37.9% | 12.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.2% | 32.6% | -2.6% | 44.2% | -11.6% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.5% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 11.3% | -2.0% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 3.3% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 45.5% | 49.5% | 4.0% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 42% | 32.1% | -9.9% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 8% | 15.1% | 7.1% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.6% | 19.3% | -4.3% | 18.2% | 1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 8% | -9.6% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 16.4% | -3.3% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 8.4% | 5.8% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 18.1% | 9.1% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 18% | 26.9% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -6.9% |
| Other | 9.4% | 2.9% | -6.5% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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 | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 99% | 98.7% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 93.3% 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 | 90.2% | 93.3% | 3.1% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 4% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.2% | 93.3% | 3.1% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 4% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 0.7% | -3.8% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.9% | 76.7% | -4.8% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 21.7% | 13.5% | 8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46% | 37.2% | 8.8% |
| Christian | 47.7% | 46.2% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shrewsbury Road was 97.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.9% lower than the Market Drayton East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shrewsbury Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Market Drayton East and the 158th highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 39.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 196 Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2020-10-30 | £192,051 |
| 186 Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2019-05-01 | £343,830 |
| 188 Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £217,000 | 2019-04-12 | £307,440 |
| 188 Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2018-12-18 | £235,793 |
| 180 Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2016-12-16 | £199,802 |
TF9 3EJ 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 | 92 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Drayton Junior School Alexandra Road , TF9 3HU | 3out of 4 | 391 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Market Drayton Infant & Nursery School Longslow Road , TF9 3BA | 3out of 4 | 930 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longlands Primary School Linden Way , Fairfields TF9 1QU | 3out of 4 | 1,893 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buntingsdale Primary School and Nursery Buntingsdale Park , Tern Hill TF9 2HB | 3out of 4 | 2,472 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moreton Say CofE Primary School Moreton Say , TF9 3RS | 3out of 4 | 3,743 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | 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 | 1,866 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwood Fish And Chips | 7A Sherwood Crescent, Market Drayton | 574 yd | |
| Beulah House | 5 Cemetery Road, Market Drayton | 762 yd | |
| Kaz's Cafe | 83 Shropshire Street, Market Drayton | 933 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Head | 205 Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton | 38 yd | |
| Joiners Arms | 43 Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton | 615 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drayton House | 9 Sherwood Crescent, Market Drayton | 574 yd | |
| Golden House | 79 Shropshire Street, Market Drayton | 926 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Limited | Sainsbury's Supermarket, 203 Shrewsbury Road | 38 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 | 72.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.