SY11 1AY is a well-regarded residential area on Park Avenue, 0.4km from Oswestry in Oswestry. Administratively it sits within Oswestry South ward and the North Shropshire constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SY11 1AY offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £154k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for SY11 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00147255 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARK AVENUE, SY11 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK AVENUE, SY11 1AY.
395
38
£ 43,100 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SY11 1AY 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SY11 1AY's 53% ownership and 38-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY11 1AY. The average age is 38.1. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 154,000
1 sales · Mean £ 154,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SY11 1AY is moderate at 73 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
The Marches School
Woodside Primary School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- The Kings Head0.3 km
- The Old Vaults0.3 km
- Butchers Arms0.3 km
- Railway Inn0.7 km
- Red Lion Inn0.5 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Amber's Pizza0.5 km
- Costa0.4 km
- Kinokriminalitat Ltd0.3 km
- OsNosh0.4 km
- Salop Road Fish Bar0.6 km
- + 35 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-Op Late Shop0.6 km
- Heron Foods0.4 km
- Aldi0.6 km
- Home Bargains0.4 km
- Lidl1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Jolly Garden0.4 km
- Kwang Tung0.6 km
- Oswestry Tandoori0.7 km
- Chicos0.6 km
- Grill Out0.3 km
- + 10 more
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- M Battams General Butchers0.7 km
- Applegreen Croesoswallt0.9 km
- Eastern European Food Stores Ela's Deli0.6 km
- Euro Mini Market0.3 km
- Grape Tree0.3 km
- + 27 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Chilton House Bed & Breakfast0.7 km
- The Wynnstay Hotel0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gobowen4.2 km
- Chirk8.2 km
- Ruabon14.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SY111AY · Data under Open Government Licence