Frequently asked questions

What is the current population of Shropshire?
In 2006, the population of Shropshire was 289,300 (National Statistics, Mid Year Estimates).

What is the area of Shropshire in hectares and square miles?
The area of Shropshire is 319,736 hectares or 1,235 square miles. The population density of the county is 0.90 persons per hectare or 234.3 person per square mile.

How many households are there in Shropshire?
In 2006, there were 123,000 households in Shropshire (2006 ODPM Household Estimates).

What is the average wage in Shropshire?
In 2007, the average (median) gross weekly wage for full-time employees on adult rates was £400.2 in total, £429.1 for men and £343.3 for women. (National Statistics, Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings).

How many jobs are there in Shropshire?
In 2005, there were 110,300 employee jobs located in Shropshire (National Statistics, Annual Business Inquiry, 2006). In addition, 21,300 residents are self-employed (National Statistics, Annual Population Survey 2006/7).

Who are the major employers in Shropshire?
Some of the major employers in Shropshire are Shropshire County Council, Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trusts, British Telecom, Shropshire County Primary Care Trust, Palethorpes Ltd, Royal Mail, Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust, Muller Dairy (UK) Ltd, ABP (Anglo Beef Processors) Ltd.

Please note that many of the facts and figures available on these pages relate to the administrative area covered by Shropshire County Council and therefore, exclude Telford and Wrekin. For information on Telford and Wrekin select the link on this page under 'useful websites'.