Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

SY1 1BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SY1 1BY.

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Population

321

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 45,200 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SY1 1BY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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7/10
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7/10
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8/10
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9/10
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5/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SY1 1BY spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

SY1 1BY 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.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. During the day, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (306 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for SY1 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00147396 (shared with 54 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 SY1 1BY. 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

White / British93.5%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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

Crime rates near SY1 1BY are high at 306 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 offences325
Anti-social behaviour158
Shoplifting143
Public order74
Drugs57

school Local Schools

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Coleham Primary School

Good420 pupils0.8 km
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Woodfield Infant School

Outstanding270 pupils1.3 km
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St George's Junior School

Good354 pupils1.3 km
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Greenfields Primary School

Good385 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

47 nearby
  • Everymans Off Licence0.5 km
  • Majestic Wine0.7 km
  • Planet Doughnut0.2 km
  • APLandscaping/Up Cycling0.6 km
  • Grayfriars Chocolate0.7 km
  • + 42 more
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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 Breakfast0.8 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

54 nearby
  • Albert & Co Frankville0.3 km
  • Anchor Inn0.3 km
  • Montgomery's Tower0.2 km
  • Pengwern Boat Club0.7 km
  • Boujee Lounge0.5 km
  • + 49 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

112 nearby
  • Cafe@The Quarry Swimming And Fitness Centre0.4 km
  • Capers0.3 km
  • In Good Hands0.6 km
  • Istanbul BBQ0.3 km
  • KFC0.2 km
  • + 107 more
fastfood

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
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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