The postcode SY3 8AF is located in Shropshire It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. SY3 8AF is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
SY3 8AF is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 8.4 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of SY3 8AF as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > White suburban communities.
The closest road name to SY3 8AF is Kenwood Gardens which is centered 51 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Oakfield Road Jct and is 166 m away. The closest railway station is Shrewsbury Rail Station, 2.18 km away.
The closest primary school to SY3 8AF (for ages 11 and under) is St George's Junior School.
The nearest takeaway food is available from Natures Nosh and is 12.25 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on July 6, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 35.9 Mbps and an average upload speed of 9.9 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.7 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for SY3 8AF is covered by the West Mercia police force association and Shropshire County is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to SY3 8AF and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SY3 8AF, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SY3 8AF
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from SY3 8AF - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodfield Infant School | Academy | 5-7 | 530 m | |
| St George's Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | 530 m | |
| Radbrook Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Good (January 9, 2020) | 1.05 km |
| Shrewsbury School | Independent school | 12-18 | 1.32 km | |
| Oxon CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Outstanding (May 13, 2016) | 1.41 km |
| Shrewsbury Colleges Group | College | 16-99 | Good (November 26, 2021) | 1.43 km |
| The Priory School | Academy | 11-16 | Outstanding (June 14, 2013) | 1.46 km |
| Shrewsbury High School | Independent school | 3-20 | 1.75 km | |
| Meole Brace School | Academy | 11-16 | 1.79 km | |
| St Winefride's Convent School | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.83 km | |
| Coleham Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Good (December 8, 2021) | 2.24 km |
| Meole Brace Church of England Primary and Nursery | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 13, 2019) | 2.37 km |
| Greenfields Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 2.61 km |
| The Martin Wilson School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (October 7, 2021) | 3.24 km |
| Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 12, 2019) | 3.24 km |
| The Henslow and Evolution School | Special school | 5-18 | Outstanding (March 28, 2019) | 3.36 km |
| Mount Pleasant Primary | Academy | 2-11 | Good (October 20, 2021) | 3.4 km |
| Bicton CofE Primary School and Nursery | Maintained school | 2-11 | Requires improvement (September 22, 2021) | 3.47 km |
| Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School | Academy | 2-11 | 3.58 km | |
| Prestfelde School | Independent school | 3-13 | 3.61 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SY3 8AF - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE HARBOUR INN | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 29, 2020 | 12.15 km | |
| MARINE VILLA B AND B | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 5, 2018 | 12.25 km | |
| Natures Nosh | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 6, 2021 | 12.25 km | |
| S HOLMES | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 17, 2019 | 12.25 km | |
| FRIENDS FOREVER EUROPE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 5, 2021 | 12.27 km | |
| HALFWAY HOUSE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 12, 2017 | 12.96 km | |
| LOW COST FUELS | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 22, 2019 | 12.96 km | |
| MULLARTOWN HOUSE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 15, 2021 | 12.96 km | |
| QR Deli | Awaiting Inspection | 12.96 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SY3 8AF - Data from Apr 2022
| Oakfield Road Jct | 166 m | |
| Shelton Road Jct | 249 m | |
| Shelton Road Jct | 252 m | |
| Co - op | 252 m | |
| Oakfield Drive | 310 m | |
| Shrewsbury Rail Station | 2.18 km | |
| Shrewsbury Rail Station | 2.19 km | |
| Shrewsbury Rail Station | 2.2 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SY3 8AF - Data from Dec 2021
| Shelton Rough | 1.05 km | |
| Willow Pool | 1.91 km | |
| Powys Coppice | 1.91 km | |
| Gough Coppice | 1.96 km | |
| Round Hill | 2.16 km | |
| Coton Hill Community Woodland | 2.24 km | |
| Spring Coppice | 2.25 km | |
| Round Wood | 2.33 km | |
| Pool Wood | 2.39 km | |
| Oxon Pool | 2.47 km | |
| Oak Coppice | 2.53 km | |
| Woodcote Coppice | 2.7 km | |
| Alkmund Park Wood | 2.89 km | |
| Churncote Coppice | 2.89 km | |
| Blakemore Plantation | 3.07 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for SY3 8AF - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 40 Mbps | 35.9 Mbps | 51.4 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 9.9 Mbps | 14.92 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 7 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 43.3 | 12.3 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for SY3 8AF - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 52.70649300 |
| Longitude | -2.78100100 |
| OS Easting | 347328 |
| OS Northing | 0312378 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Mercia |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Shrewsbury and Atcham |
| Electoral Ward | Copthorne |
| Local Authority District | Shropshire |
| Region / Government Office Region | West Midlands |
| European Electoral Region | West Midlands |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: The Marches Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Shropshire |
| International Territorial Level Code | E06000051 |
| Travel To Work Area | Shrewsbury |
| NHS England Region | Midlands |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Shropshire County |
| Cancer Alliance | West Midlands |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
West Midlands |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Suburbanites Group: Semi-detached suburbia Subgroup: White suburban communities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Shrewsbury BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33021875 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Shropshire 020 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Shropshire 020E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6B2 |