SY11 1BH is a sought-after residential area on Oakhurst Road, 0.4km from Oswestry in Oswestry. Administratively it sits within Oswestry West ward and the North Shropshire constituency.
For serious buyers, SY11 1BH is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 69% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £200k, down 69.2% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for SY11 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00147249 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OAKHURST ROAD, SY11 1BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKHURST ROAD, SY11 1BH.
278
50
£ 43,100 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SY11 1BH 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SY11 1BH combines high owner-occupation (69%), strong property values (£200k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £200k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 69.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY11 1BH. The average age is 49.7. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 100,000
1 sales · Mean £ 100,000
Detached
£ 325,000
1 sales · Mean £ 325,000
Terraced
£ 195,000
3 sales · Mean £ 203,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SY11 1BH has low crime rates — 49 incidents 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- The Kings Head0.6 km
- The Old Vaults0.6 km
- Butchers Arms0.4 km
- Railway Inn0.6 km
- Red Lion Inn0.5 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- Amber's Pizza0.6 km
- Costa0.6 km
- Kinokriminalitat Ltd0.4 km
- OsNosh0.1 km
- Salop Road Fish Bar0.8 km
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-Op Late Shop1.0 km
- Heron Foods0.7 km
- Aldi0.6 km
- Home Bargains0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Jolly Garden0.7 km
- Kwang Tung0.6 km
- Oswestry Tandoori0.6 km
- Chicos0.6 km
- Grill Out0.5 km
- + 10 more
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- M Battams General Butchers0.6 km
- Eastern European Food Stores Ela's Deli0.6 km
- Euro Mini Market0.5 km
- Grape Tree0.6 km
- Honeysuckle Wholefoods0.7 km
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Wynnstay Hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gobowen3.8 km
- Chirk7.8 km
- Ruabon13.8 km
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Postcode Profile: SY111BH · Data under Open Government Licence