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.
SY1 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SY1 postcode area.
29,160
44
£ 39,817 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Bickerton Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Malpas Alport Endowed Primary School
Shocklach Oviatt CofE Primary School
Tilston Parochial CofE Primary School
Tushingham With Grindley CofE Primary School
Bishop Heber High School
Gobowen Primary School
Harlescott Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Abbots Mead Hotel
- Claremont Social Tap House
- Darwins Town House
- Hardwick House
- Lion Hotel
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
57 nearby- Members Pavilion (Berwick Bar)
- Admiral Benbow
- Alberts Shed
- Ashleys Wine Bar Ltd
- Bagley Sports And Social Club
- + 52 more
Restaurant, Cafe
133 nearby- Alaturka BBQ Restaurant Shrewsbury
- Ask Italian & Coco Di Mama
- Avatar Dining
- Cafe On The Cop
- Bella Napoli
- + 128 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Lidl
- Morrisons Supermarkets
- Sainsburys Harlescott
- Tesco Express
- Tesco Express
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
50 nearby- Al Piccolino
- Arki's Fish Bar
- Bamboo House
- Brambles
- Caprinos Pizza
- + 45 more
Retailers - Other
61 nearby- Maddocks Fruit And Veg
- Marks & Spencer
- Mid Counties Co-Op
- Minimise
- Mollie's
- + 56 more
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