SY11 1BU is a sought-after residential area on Green End, 0.6km from Woodside in Oswestry. Administratively it sits within Oswestry West ward and the North Shropshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SY11, SY11 1BU offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 56) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 84% 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £270k. 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 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00147250 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREEN END, SY11 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREEN END, SY11 1BU.
256
56
£ 43,100 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 84% owner-occupation and an average age of 56, SY11 1BU is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY11 1BU. The average age is 56.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 265,000
9 sales · Mean £ 274,055
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SY11 1BU has low crime rates — 25 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 Meadows Primary School
The Marches School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- The Kings Head0.8 km
- The Old Vaults0.9 km
- Butchers Arms0.6 km
- Railway Inn0.6 km
- Red Lion Inn0.7 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- Amber's Pizza0.7 km
- Costa0.8 km
- Kinokriminalitat Ltd0.6 km
- OsNosh0.4 km
- Salop Road Fish Bar1.0 km
- + 34 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Jolly Garden1.0 km
- Kwang Tung0.7 km
- Chicos0.7 km
- Grill Out0.8 km
- Lucky Star Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Eastern European Food Stores Ela's Deli0.7 km
- Euro Mini Market0.8 km
- Grape Tree0.8 km
- Mollie's0.7 km
- Oswestry Premier Store0.8 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Heron Foods0.9 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- Home Bargains0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gobowen3.4 km
- Chirk7.4 km
- Ruabon13.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SY111BU · Data under Open Government Licence