SY11 1AJ is a well-regarded residential area on Willow Street, 0.3km from Oswestry in Oswestry. Administratively it sits within Oswestry South ward and the North Shropshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SY11, SY11 1AJ offers a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £161k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 2.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SY11 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00147254 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WILLOW STREET, SY11 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLOW STREET, SY11 1AJ.
287
43
£ 43,100 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SY11 1AJ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
SY11 1AJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 76% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (43) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 2.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY11 1AJ. The average age is 42.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 160,000
3 sales · Mean £ 153,166
Detached
£ 153,750
2 sales · Mean £ 153,750
Semi-Detached
£ 146,500
2 sales · Mean £ 146,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SY11 1AJ is moderate at 70 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.
school Local Schools
Our Lady and St Oswald's Catholic Primary School
Woodside Primary School
The Marches School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery
The Meadows Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- The Kings Head0.4 km
- The Old Vaults0.4 km
- Butchers Arms0.2 km
- Railway Inn0.5 km
- Red Lion Inn0.4 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- Amber's Pizza0.4 km
- Costa0.4 km
- Kinokriminalitat Ltd0.2 km
- OsNosh0.1 km
- Salop Road Fish Bar0.6 km
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-Op Late Shop0.8 km
- Heron Foods0.5 km
- Aldi0.5 km
- Home Bargains0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Jolly Garden0.5 km
- Kwang Tung0.4 km
- Oswestry Tandoori0.5 km
- Chicos0.4 km
- Grill Out0.3 km
- + 10 more
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- M Battams General Butchers0.5 km
- Applegreen Croesoswallt1.0 km
- Eastern European Food Stores Ela's Deli0.4 km
- Euro Mini Market0.3 km
- Grape Tree0.4 km
- + 28 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Chilton House Bed & Breakfast0.9 km
- The Wynnstay Hotel0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gobowen3.9 km
- Chirk7.9 km
- Ruabon14.0 km
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Postcode Profile: SY111AJ · Data under Open Government Licence