Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

SY11 1AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SY11 1AA.

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Population

250

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 43,100 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SY11 1AA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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9/10
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10/10
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2/10
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1/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

SY11 1AA is a high-turnover rental hub — with 80% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 40).

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SY11 1AA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Oswestry in Oswestry. Administratively it sits within Oswestry South ward and the North Shropshire constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SY11 1AA offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 80% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for SY11 1AA are sourced from Output Area E00147204 (shared with 61 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY11 1AA. The average age is 39.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.3%
Asian / British Asian10.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed6.8%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around SY11 1AA is moderate at 74 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences155
Anti-social behaviour110
Shoplifting55
Public order43
Criminal damage and arson34

school Local Schools

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Our Lady and St Oswald's Catholic Primary School

Good131 pupils0.5 km
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Woodside Primary School

Good644 pupils0.7 km
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The Marches School

Good1443 pupils0.8 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery

Requires Improvement276 pupils0.9 km
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The Meadows Primary School

Good275 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • The Kings Head0.1 km
  • The Old Vaults0.1 km
  • Butchers Arms0.2 km
  • Railway Inn0.5 km
  • Red Lion Inn0.2 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

41 nearby
  • Amber's Pizza0.3 km
  • Costa0.1 km
  • Kinokriminalitat Ltd0.1 km
  • OsNosh0.4 km
  • Salop Road Fish Bar0.3 km
  • + 36 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Co-Op Late Shop0.5 km
  • Heron Foods0.1 km
  • Aldi0.3 km
  • Home Bargains0.1 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Jolly Garden0.2 km
  • Kwang Tung0.3 km
  • Oswestry Tandoori0.4 km
  • Chicos0.3 km
  • Grill Out0.0 km
  • + 11 more
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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • M Battams General Butchers0.4 km
  • Applegreen Croesoswallt0.7 km
  • Eastern European Food Stores Ela's Deli0.3 km
  • Euro Mini Market0.0 km
  • Grape Tree0.1 km
  • + 29 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Chilton House Bed & Breakfast0.5 km
  • The Wynnstay Hotel0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gobowen4.0 km
  • Chirk8.2 km
  • Ruabon14.2 km