SY1 1BU is an active urban area located 0.1km from Mardol in Shrewsbury. Administratively it sits within Quarry and Coton Hill ward and the Shrewsbury and Atcham constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SY1 1BU offers a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. By day, the area transitions to a traditional high streets character: traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (310 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SY1 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00147396 (shared with 54 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SY1 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SY1 1BU.
321
50
£ 45,200 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SY1 1BU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SY1 1BU — age 50, 41% ownership, 57% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY1 1BU. The average age is 50.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SY1 1BU are high at 310 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
Coleham Primary School
Woodfield Infant School
St George's Junior School
Greenfields Primary School
The Martin Wilson School
Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
48 nearby- Everymans Off Licence0.5 km
- Majestic Wine0.7 km
- Planet Doughnut0.2 km
- APLandscaping/Up Cycling0.6 km
- Grayfriars Chocolate0.6 km
- + 43 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Hardwick House0.3 km
- Darwins Town House0.5 km
- Station Hotel & Bar0.5 km
- Abbots Mead Hotel0.5 km
- Watton Bed And Breakfast0.7 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
54 nearby- Albert & Co Frankville0.4 km
- Anchor Inn0.4 km
- Montgomery's Tower0.3 km
- Pengwern Boat Club0.7 km
- Boujee Lounge0.5 km
- + 49 more
Restaurant, Cafe
113 nearby- Cafe@The Quarry Swimming And Fitness Centre0.4 km
- Capers0.4 km
- In Good Hands0.6 km
- Istanbul BBQ0.4 km
- KFC0.2 km
- + 108 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Mandarin Restaurant0.5 km
- Bamboo House0.9 km
- Castle Banquet0.4 km
- Flaming Great0.6 km
- Frydays Fish Bar / Tasty Pizza0.7 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shrewsbury0.5 km
- Yorton11.2 km
- Wellington (Shropshire)16.1 km
Bus Stops
- Shrewsbury Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SY11BU · Data under Open Government Licence