SY11 1BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Liverpool Road West, 0.5km from Oswestry in Oswestry. Administratively it sits within Oswestry West ward and the North Shropshire constituency.
Day-to-day life in SY11 1BJ has the character of these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00147217 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LIVERPOOL ROAD WEST, SY11 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIVERPOOL ROAD WEST, SY11 1BJ.
228
42
£ 43,100 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SY11 1BJ 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.
Area Character
SY11 1BJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 44% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY11 1BJ. The average age is 42.5. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SY11 1BJ 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
The Meadows Primary School
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
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Jolly Garden0.7 km
- Kwang Tung0.6 km
- Oswestry Tandoori0.6 km
- Chicos0.6 km
- Grill Out0.5 km
- + 9 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 Wholefoods0.8 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Heron Foods0.7 km
- Aldi0.6 km
- Home Bargains0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Wynnstay Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gobowen3.7 km
- Chirk7.7 km
- Ruabon13.8 km
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Postcode Profile: SY111BJ · Data under Open Government Licence