Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

OAKHURST ROAD, SY11 1BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKHURST ROAD, SY11 1BL.

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Population

278

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 43,100 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SY11 1BL 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.

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6/10
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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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5/10
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6/10
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1/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. SY11 1BL's low deprivation rank, 69% ownership, and £444k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £444k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SY11 1BL is a sought-after residential area on Oakhurst Road, 0.6km from Oswestry in Oswestry. Administratively it sits within Oswestry West ward and the North Shropshire constituency.

For serious buyers, SY11 1BL is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £444k. 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 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00147249 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY11 1BL. 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

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Detached

£ 472,500

5 sales · Mean £ 506,500

Semi-Detached

£ 320,000

7 sales · Mean £ 320,214

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SY11 1BL has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour48
Violence and sexual offences48
Criminal damage and arson9
Other crime5
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Woodside Primary School

Good644 pupils0.6 km
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Our Lady and St Oswald's Catholic Primary School

Good131 pupils0.9 km
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The Marches School

Good1443 pupils1.3 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery

Requires Improvement276 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • The Kings Head0.7 km
  • The Old Vaults0.7 km
  • Butchers Arms0.5 km
  • Railway Inn0.7 km
  • Red Lion Inn0.6 km
  • + 12 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

41 nearby
  • Amber's Pizza0.7 km
  • Costa0.7 km
  • Kinokriminalitat Ltd0.5 km
  • OsNosh0.3 km
  • Salop Road Fish Bar0.9 km
  • + 36 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Jolly Garden0.8 km
  • Kwang Tung0.7 km
  • Oswestry Tandoori0.7 km
  • Chicos0.7 km
  • Grill Out0.7 km
  • + 9 more
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Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • M Battams General Butchers0.7 km
  • Eastern European Food Stores Ela's Deli0.7 km
  • Euro Mini Market0.7 km
  • Grape Tree0.7 km
  • Honeysuckle Wholefoods0.9 km
  • + 26 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Heron Foods0.8 km
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Home Bargains0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Wynnstay Hotel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gobowen3.6 km
  • Chirk7.6 km
  • Ruabon13.7 km