SY11 1DE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Oswestry in Oswestry. Administratively it sits within Oswestry West ward and the North Shropshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SY11 1DE is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 35) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 81 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £82k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for SY11 1DE are sourced from Output Area E00147220 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SY11 1DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SY11 1DE.
214
35
£ 43,100 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SY11 1DE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
SY11 1DE has a significant social housing presence — 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 35-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY11 1DE. The average age is 35.2. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 82,000
1 sales · Mean £ 82,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SY11 1DE is moderate at 81 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
18 nearby- The Kings Head0.4 km
- The Old Vaults0.4 km
- Butchers Arms0.3 km
- Railway Inn0.2 km
- Red Lion Inn0.1 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- Amber's Pizza0.1 km
- Costa0.3 km
- Kinokriminalitat Ltd0.2 km
- OsNosh0.3 km
- Salop Road Fish Bar0.4 km
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-Op Late Shop0.7 km
- Heron Foods0.4 km
- Aldi0.2 km
- Home Bargains0.3 km
- Lidl1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Jolly Garden0.5 km
- Kwang Tung0.2 km
- Oswestry Tandoori0.2 km
- Chicos0.2 km
- Grill Out0.3 km
- + 11 more
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- M Battams General Butchers0.2 km
- Applegreen Croesoswallt0.8 km
- Eastern European Food Stores Ela's Deli0.2 km
- Euro Mini Market0.3 km
- Grape Tree0.4 km
- + 31 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Chilton House Bed & Breakfast0.7 km
- The Wynnstay Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gobowen3.7 km
- Chirk7.9 km
- Ruabon13.9 km
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Postcode Profile: SY111DE · Data under Open Government Licence