SY11 1AN is a sought-after residential area on Drill Hall Cottages, 0.3km from Oswestry in Oswestry. Administratively it sits within Oswestry South ward and the North Shropshire constituency.
SY11 1AN is 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £112k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for SY11 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00147253 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DRILL HALL COTTAGES, SY11 1AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DRILL HALL COTTAGES, SY11 1AN.
293
42
£ 43,100 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SY11 1AN is an established family neighbourhood — 50% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY11 1AN. The average age is 41.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 112,500
1 sales · Mean £ 112,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SY11 1AN is moderate at 52 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
Woodside Primary School
Our Lady and St Oswald's Catholic 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 Head0.5 km
- The Old Vaults0.5 km
- Butchers Arms0.2 km
- Railway Inn0.6 km
- Red Lion Inn0.4 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- Amber's Pizza0.5 km
- Costa0.5 km
- Kinokriminalitat Ltd0.3 km
- OsNosh0.1 km
- Salop Road Fish Bar0.7 km
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-Op Late Shop0.9 km
- Heron Foods0.5 km
- Aldi0.5 km
- Home Bargains0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Jolly Garden0.6 km
- Kwang Tung0.5 km
- Oswestry Tandoori0.5 km
- Chicos0.5 km
- Grill Out0.4 km
- + 10 more
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- M Battams General Butchers0.5 km
- Eastern European Food Stores Ela's Deli0.5 km
- Euro Mini Market0.4 km
- Grape Tree0.5 km
- Honeysuckle Wholefoods0.6 km
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Chilton House Bed & Breakfast0.9 km
- The Wynnstay Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gobowen3.8 km
- Chirk7.9 km
- Ruabon13.9 km
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Postcode Profile: SY111AN · Data under Open Government Licence