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People & Demographics
Brookside, Wroxeter, Shrewsbury, Shropshire
SY5 6PQShropshire
Understanding the makeup of communities is at the very heart of the Census. The "People & Demographics" section looks at who we are, how we live, and the spaces we share. From population density - how tightly packed or spacious your neighbourhood feels - to people's relationships that shape households, every detail helps build a picture of daily life. You'll also find insights into age groups and household compositions, revealing generational trends and living arrangements. This data and analysis gives you a great insight into the tapestry of life in SY5 6PQ.
Population Density
Census 2021 dataset "TS002 - Population Density" provides a detailed look at how people are distributed across an area, measured as the number of residents per square kilometre. This is a key indicator that helps us understand how crowded or spacious a location feels. Higher density often suggests urban areas with compact housing and busy communities, whereas lower density points to rural or semi-rural locations with open space and/or countryside and fewer neighbours.
Packed or Peaceful? How This Postcode Stacks Up
The Census 2021 reports a population density of 14 people per square kilometre for this area (closest match to OA output area). This figure highlights how concentrated the population is within the neighbourhood, helping to evaluate its overall spaciousness or density.
SY5 6PQ has a population density that's lower than the regional average of 457.8 people per km2, based on Census 2021 data. This lower density often can indicate a quieter and less crowded environment, with more space per household and a more relaxed pace of life. While there may still be access to essential amenities and community resources, the reduced density could mean fewer nearby services and longer journeys for some activities such as communiting.
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Legal Marriage/Partnership Status
Legal Partnership Status provides data on the legal relationship status of individuals, including categories like single, married, in a civil partnership, separated, divorced, or widowed. This data is crucial for understanding demographic trends and patterns in relationships over time.
How many people in SY5 6PQ are married?
Census 2021 reveals that 53.6% of residents in the postcode SY5 6PQ are either married or in a civil partnership. This is higher than compared to the national average across England & Wales, which is 44.7%, a variance of 19.9%.
Marriage Rates Uncovered
53.6%
19.9%Percentage of people in SY5 6PQ who are married.
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Age (by 5-year bands)
Age by 5-Year Age Bands breaks down the population into age groups, each spanning five years. It typically ranges from 0–4 years, 5–9 years, and so on, up to 85 years and older. This granularity allows for a detailed view of the age distribution within a population. It provides insights into demographic trends and the proportion of different age groups within a given area.
Age Breakdown
Children aged 15 and under form 13.3% of the population in the SY5 6PQ area, compared to 17.3% across the rest of England. On the senior side of the spectrum, 33.2% are 65 or older, encompassing the retirement-age group.
This difference in percentage of retirees could be due to proximity to retirement communities, healthcare facilities, proximity to family and social connections nearby.
33.2%
Percentage of the population aged 65 and older
Household Composition
Household Composition categorises households by their structure. It includes single-person households, family households, multi-family households, and other household arrangements. Family households can consist of couples, couples with children, or single-parent families. Multi-family households refer to those with multiple families living together, while 'other' can encompass shared living arrangements, such as roommates or extended families.
Solo Household Statistics
The 2021 Census indicates that 8.2% of households within the SY5 6PQ postcode area are comprised of single occupants. This is lower than compared to the rate across England & Wales, with a difference of -35.9% relative to the national percentage, which is 12.8% for single-person households.
8.2%
-35.9%Percentage of SY5 6PQ households that contain a single person.
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1 Data used for this page show statistics based on output area (OA - E00147583), a best-fit lookup between this postcode (SY5 6PQ) and 2021 Census data. Output areas may include more households and population than postcodes.
Data source: Census 2021 / Office for National Statistics
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