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.
OAKHURST ROAD, SY11 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKHURST ROAD, SY11 1BL.
278
50
£ 43,100 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Heron Foods0.8 km
- Aldi0.7 km
- Home Bargains0.7 km
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
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Postcode Profile: SY111BL · Data under Open Government Licence