Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

SY11 1DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SY11 1DF.

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Population

204

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 43,100 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SY11 1DF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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4/10
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6/10
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4/10
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10/10
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2/10
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1/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 52% social renting, SY11 1DF is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 33-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SY11 1DF 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 1DF is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 82 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00147216 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY11 1DF. The average age is 33.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.7%
Asian / British Asian2.9%
Black / African / Caribbean2.5%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around SY11 1DF is moderate at 82 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.

Violence and sexual offences186
Anti-social behaviour107
Shoplifting57
Public order44
Criminal damage and arson30

school Local Schools

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Woodside Primary School

Good644 pupils0.4 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery

Requires Improvement276 pupils0.8 km
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Our Lady and St Oswald's Catholic Primary School

Good131 pupils0.8 km
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The Marches School

Good1443 pupils1.2 km
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The Meadows Primary School

Good275 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • The Kings Head0.4 km
  • The Old Vaults0.4 km
  • Butchers Arms0.3 km
  • Railway Inn0.2 km
  • Red Lion Inn0.2 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

41 nearby
  • Amber's Pizza0.1 km
  • Costa0.4 km
  • Kinokriminalitat Ltd0.2 km
  • OsNosh0.4 km
  • Salop Road Fish Bar0.4 km
  • + 36 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Co-Op Late Shop0.7 km
  • Heron Foods0.4 km
  • Aldi0.2 km
  • Home Bargains0.3 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Jolly Garden0.5 km
  • Kwang Tung0.1 km
  • Oswestry Tandoori0.1 km
  • Chicos0.1 km
  • Grill Out0.3 km
  • + 11 more
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Retailers - Other

36 nearby
  • M Battams General Butchers0.1 km
  • Applegreen Croesoswallt0.8 km
  • Eastern European Food Stores Ela's Deli0.1 km
  • Euro Mini Market0.4 km
  • Grape Tree0.4 km
  • + 31 more
hotel

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