Area Information for Princess Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 1LW

Princess Street in Shrewsbury is in the West Midlands region of England. The postcode is within the Quarry and Coton Hill ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Shrewsbury. This page combines information for the address Princess Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 1LW, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of SY1 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for SY1 1LW.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Shropshire
Ward Quarry and Coton Hill
Constituency Shrewsbury * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region West Midlands * Note that this refers to the Region, not the County of the same name
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 11 property sales in Princess Street, SY1 1LW since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being private rental. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Shrewsbury Town Centre and Monkmoor), and the West Mercia Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed in January 2025, when 123 crimes were reported within half a mile of SY1 1LW.

Nearby Services

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Princess Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 1LW is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Princess Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 1LW:

College Hill, Shrewsbury, SY1 1LY
College Hill, Shrewsbury, SY1 1LT
Peacock Passage, High Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 1SX
The Square, Shrewsbury, SY1 1YA
The Square, Shrewsbury, SY1 1LH
The Square, Shrewsbury, SY1 1JZ

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about SY1 as a whole.

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House Prices

We have found 11 property sales in Princess Street since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Princess Street, Shrewsbury consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 1
Semi-Detached 3
Terraced 7
Flat (Purpose-Built) 55
Flat (Converted) 10
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 34
Residence in Commercial Building 18
Total 128
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Princess Street, Shrewsbury contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 68% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 27
Owned with Mortgage 10
Shared Ownership 1
Rented: From Council 1
Rented: Other Social 2
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 82
Rented: Other 6
Rent Free 0
Total 129

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 76
Two People 32
Three People 15
Four People 6
Five People 0
Six People 0
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 129

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Princess Street, Shrewsbury consists predominantly of single-person households, common in inner-city areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 76
Family Household 47
Other Household 8
Total 131

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 72
Deprived In One Dimension 42
Deprived In Two Dimensions 13
Deprived In Three Dimensions 2
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 129

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Shrewsbury constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 48% male.

Gender
Male 121
Female 132
Total 253

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 8
5-9 7
10-14 3
15-19 15
20-24 44
25-29 32
30-34 37
35-39 14
40-44 7
45-49 14
50-54 16
55-59 8
60-64 11
65-69 5
70-74 12
75-79 11
80-84 3
85+ 7
Total 254

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of SY1 1LW there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 56% of the resident population. On average, around 37.9% of census respondents were single. Areas with large single populations are often in built-up areas, with good entertainment facilities. It is also common to see a younger population in these areas.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 142
Married 54
Separated 8
Divorced 24
Widowed 8
Total 236

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 120
Good 90
Fair 33
Bad 5
Very Bad 4
Total 252

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 113
Apprenticeship 12
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 58
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 13
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 13
No GCSEs or Equivalent 18
Other 9
Total 236

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 81% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 207
Mixed Ethnicity 5
Indian 15
Pakistani 1
Chinese 6
Other Asian 4
Black African 12
Other Black/African/Caribbean 1
Arab 3
Other 3
Total 257

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 182
European Union 27
Rest of Europe 2
Africa 13
Middle East and Asia 27
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 2
Total 253

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 182
10+ Years 14
5-10 Years 13
2-5 Years 11
Less Than 2 Years 34
Total 254

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to SY1 1LW.

Passport(s) Held
None 25
United Kingdom 166
Republic of Ireland 2
European Union 25
Rest of Europe 2
African Countries 10
Middle East or Asia 28
North America or Caribbean 1

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 102
Christian 109
Buddhist 3
Hindu 6
Jewish 0
Muslim 10
Sikh 1
Other Religion 3
Not Stated 20
Total 254

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Quarry and Coton Hill ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of student residents - 15% of the resident population. On average, around 8% of census respondents were students. Male residents were slightly less likely than women to be students. The figures for students include both working and full-time studying students.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 102
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 18
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 20
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 7
Unemployed 4
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 36
Retired 35
Looking After Home or Family 0
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 6
Other 7
Total 235

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 24
Professional Occupations 48
Associate Professional Occupations 15
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 8
Skilled Trades Occupations 18
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 12
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 10
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 5
Elementary Occupations 10
Total 150

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 41
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 62
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 12
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 29
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 10
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 18
Semi-Routine Occupation 19
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 8
Full-time Student 36
Total 235

Princess Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 1LW is within the Shrewsbury Town Centre and Monkmoor policing neighbourhood, under the West Mercia Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In January 2025, 123 crimes were reported within half a mile of SY1 1LW.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 123 crimes committed near Princess Street
Neighbourhood Team Address Shrewsbury Town Centre and Monkmoor
Force Website: https://www.westmercia.police.uk

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to SY1 1LW. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for SY1 1LW.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 5 closest railway stations to Princess Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 1LW. The nearest railway station is Shrewsbury, approximately 660 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Shrewsbury 660 yards
Yorton 7.1 miles
Wellington (Shropshire) 9.9 miles
Wem 11 miles
Church Stretton 12 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Princess Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 1LW. The nearest is Coleham Primary School, approximately 610 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Coleham Primary School 610 yards
    
St George's Junior School 0.9 miles
    
Woodfield Infant School & Nursery 0.9 miles
    
Greenfields Primary School 1 mile
    
Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery 1 mile
    
The Martin Wilson School 1.1 miles
    
Crowmoor Primary School and Nursery 1.2 miles
    
Radbrook Primary School 1.2 miles
    
St Giles CofE Primary School 1.3 miles
    
Meole Brace Church of England Primary School and Nursery 1.3 miles  

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 8 closest secondary schools to Princess Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 1LW. The nearest is Shrewsbury High School, approximately 300 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Shrewsbury High School 300 yards  
The Priory School 1 mile
    
Meole Brace School 1.2 miles
    
Belvidere School 1.4 miles
    
Shrewsbury Academy 2.1 miles
    
Mary Webb School and Science College 6.8 miles
    
Concord College 7 miles  
The Corbet School 7.2 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Princess Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 1LW. The nearest is Riverside Med Practice, approximately 320 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Princess Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 1LW. The nearest is Dr Philip Barton Orthodontic Practice, approximately 160 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 3 closest hospitals to Princess Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 1LW. The nearest is Nuffield Health, Shrewsbury Hospital, approximately 1.3 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Nuffield Health, Shrewsbury Hospital 1.3 miles
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital 1.7 miles
The Redwoods Centre 1.9 miles

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 9 closest opticians to Princess Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 1LW. The nearest is Martin Haynes Eyecare Ltd, approximately 90 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in SY1 1LW

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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