SY11 1DN is a safe, established residential area on Gatacre Road, 0.4km from Woodside in Oswestry. Administratively it sits within Oswestry East ward and the North Shropshire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £195k.
Census 2021 statistics for SY11 1DN are sourced from Output Area E00147213 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GATACRE ROAD, SY11 1DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GATACRE ROAD, SY11 1DN.
299
40
£ 39,800 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SY11 1DN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SY11 1DN's 60% ownership and 40-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY11 1DN. The average age is 39.5. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 151,250
10 sales · Mean £ 169,400
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SY11 1DN has low crime rates — 45 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
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery
Our Lady and St Oswald's Catholic Primary School
The Meadows Primary School
The Marches School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- The Kings Head0.7 km
- The Old Vaults0.7 km
- Butchers Arms0.5 km
- Railway Inn0.4 km
- Red Lion Inn0.5 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- Amber's Pizza0.5 km
- Costa0.7 km
- Kinokriminalitat Ltd0.5 km
- OsNosh0.4 km
- Salop Road Fish Bar0.8 km
- + 36 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Jolly Garden0.8 km
- Kwang Tung0.5 km
- Oswestry Tandoori0.4 km
- Chicos0.5 km
- Grill Out0.6 km
- + 10 more
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- M Battams General Butchers0.4 km
- Eastern European Food Stores Ela's Deli0.5 km
- Euro Mini Market0.7 km
- Grape Tree0.7 km
- Honeysuckle Wholefoods0.9 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Heron Foods0.8 km
- Aldi0.5 km
- Home Bargains0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Wynnstay Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gobowen3.4 km
- Chirk7.6 km
- Ruabon13.6 km
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Postcode Profile: SY111DN · Data under Open Government Licence