Area Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

SY1 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SY1 postcode area.

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Population

29,160

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 39,817 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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2/10
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3/10
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7/10
workEmployment
5/10
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7/10
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4/10
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3/10
homeHome Ownership
3/10
trending_upInvestment
6/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 58% owner-occupation and average age 44, SY1 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £247k. Property prices are trending down 18.8% year-on-year.

home £247,111 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SY1 is a postcode district in Shropshire, West Midlands, covering 1027 active and 515 retired postcodes.

The largest share of SY1 (11%) is characterised by a community-focused area with strong migrant family networks, alongside a retirement-heavy area, often including sheltered housing or care homes (8%). This mix of 10 distinct neighbourhood types makes SY1 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in SY1 are around £247k, down 18.8% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SY1 at 480 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 44 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full SY1 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.7%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences4660
Anti-social behaviour2484
Shoplifting2197
Public order1112
Criminal damage and arson1098

school Local Schools

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Bickerton Holy Trinity CofE Primary School

Good147 pupils
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Malpas Alport Endowed Primary School

Good267 pupils
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Shocklach Oviatt CofE Primary School

Good76 pupils
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Tilston Parochial CofE Primary School

Good116 pupils
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Tushingham With Grindley CofE Primary School

Outstanding112 pupils
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Bishop Heber High School

Good1291 pupils
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Gobowen Primary School

Good194 pupils
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Harlescott Junior School

Good373 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Abbots Mead Hotel
  • Claremont Social Tap House
  • Darwins Town House
  • Hardwick House
  • Lion Hotel
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

57 nearby
  • Members Pavilion (Berwick Bar)
  • Woodman Inn
  • Admiral Benbow
  • Alberts Shed
  • Ashleys Wine Bar Ltd
  • + 52 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

133 nearby
  • Nooch
  • Number Four
  • Okra
  • Olive Catering@ A B P
  • Orchard Cafe
  • + 128 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Aldi
  • Lidl
  • Morrisons Supermarkets
  • Sainsburys Harlescott
  • Tesco Express
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

50 nearby
  • Bubble On Cup
  • Indian Street Food
  • Shrewsbury BBQ & Grill
  • Al Piccolino
  • Arki's Fish Bar
  • + 45 more
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Retailers - Other

61 nearby
  • Home Bargains
  • Meat Master Markets Ltd
  • Petal And The Bee
  • The Cheese Wedge Company
  • Amdega Brands Limited
  • + 56 more