Shropshire's 17 brainiest neighbourhoods based on educational qualifications and others that missed out
These are the Shropshire neighbourhoods with the highest percentage of adults who have achieved a level four qualification (degree or higher).
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Using data based on responses to the 2021 Census, we have been able to find what areas of the county have the brainiest people.
However, it's of course not entirely accurate to say that the higher the qualifications, the brainier the person, as there are many factors to consider. For example, residents in certain areas may have had fewer opportunities or have been put off higher education by the fees. Some Shropshire residents also may have not considered it as an option at all because of other influences and factors such as neither their parents or peers had pursued a level four qualification or higher.
The proportion of people in Shropshire with a university degree or other qualifications varies enormously. In some Neighbourhoods, nearly half of adults have a level four (degree or higher qualifications), but in others less than 20 per cent have.
The average age in different neighbourhoods could also have a bearing, as the proportion of people going to university has risen significantly in recent decades.
Data has revealed that 32.5 per cent of people, aged 16-years-old and over, in Shropshire (unitary authority) have achieved level four (degree or higher) qualifications. Meanwhile, 26.1 per cent of people aged 16-years-old and over in Telford and Wrekin have achieved a level four qualification or higher, compared to 31.9 per cent of people in Powys and 29.1 per cent of people in Wrexham.
Below are the neighbourhoods within the county of Shropshire with the highest percentage of adults, aged 16-plus, who have achieved level four (degree or higher) qualifications.
1. Shrewsbury Town
In Shrewsbury Town, 44.9 per cent of adults have level four qualifications or above. The section of the county town ranked as the best area in the county.
2. Shrewsbury Copthorne and Bowbrook
Continuing the high percentage in the county town, 43.6 per cent of adults in Shrewsbury Copthorne and Bowbrook have level four qualifications or above.
3. Church Stretton
Ranking third highest is Church Stretton as 41.8 per cent of adults have level four qualifications or above.
4. Shrewsbury Meole & Kingsland
Missing out on the podium is Shrewsbury Meole & Kingsland with 40.2 per cent of adults who have level four qualifications or above.
