SY11 1BW is a sought-after residential area on Park Drive, 0.6km 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 1BW offers 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 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00147249 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARK DRIVE, SY11 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK DRIVE, SY11 1BW.
278
50
£ 43,100 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SY11 1BW 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
SY11 1BW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 69% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. 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 1BW. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SY11 1BW has low crime rates — 28 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 Head0.8 km
- The Old Vaults0.8 km
- Butchers Arms0.6 km
- Railway Inn0.7 km
- Red Lion Inn0.7 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- Amber's Pizza0.7 km
- Costa0.8 km
- Kinokriminalitat Ltd0.6 km
- OsNosh0.3 km
- Salop Road Fish Bar0.9 km
- + 36 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Jolly Garden0.9 km
- Kwang Tung0.7 km
- Chicos0.7 km
- Grill Out0.7 km
- Lucky Star Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Eastern European Food Stores Ela's Deli0.7 km
- Euro Mini Market0.7 km
- Grape Tree0.8 km
- Honeysuckle Wholefoods1.0 km
- Mollie's0.7 km
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Heron Foods0.9 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- Home Bargains0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Wynnstay Hotel1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gobowen3.5 km
- Chirk7.5 km
- Ruabon13.6 km
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Postcode Profile: SY111BW · Data under Open Government Licence