SY11 1BP is a sought-after residential area on Oakhurst Avenue, 0.7km from Oswestry in Oswestry. Administratively it sits within Oswestry West ward and the North Shropshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SY11, SY11 1BP offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £282k. 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 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00147249 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OAKHURST AVENUE, SY11 1BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKHURST AVENUE, SY11 1BP.
278
50
£ 43,100 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SY11 1BP 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 1BP combines high owner-occupation (69%), strong property values (£282k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY11 1BP. 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
£ 282,000
1 sales · Mean £ 282,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SY11 1BP has low crime rates — 23 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
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery
The Marches School
The Meadows Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- The Kings Head0.9 km
- The Old Vaults0.9 km
- Butchers Arms0.7 km
- Railway Inn0.7 km
- Red Lion Inn0.7 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Amber's Pizza0.8 km
- Costa0.9 km
- Kinokriminalitat Ltd0.7 km
- OsNosh0.4 km
- Simla Tandoori Restaurant0.8 km
- + 31 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Jolly Garden1.0 km
- Kwang Tung0.8 km
- Chicos0.8 km
- Grill Out0.8 km
- Lucky Star Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Eastern European Food Stores Ela's Deli0.8 km
- Euro Mini Market0.8 km
- Grape Tree0.9 km
- Mollie's0.8 km
- Oswestry Premier Store0.9 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Heron Foods0.9 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- Home Bargains0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gobowen3.5 km
- Chirk7.4 km
- Ruabon13.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SY111BP · Data under Open Government Licence