Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

ST MARYS STREET, SY1 1DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST MARYS STREET, SY1 1DS.

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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 1DS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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1/10
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1/10
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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

No single demographic signal dominates SY1 1DS — age 50, 41% ownership, 57% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £225k. Property prices are trending up 83.3% year-on-year.

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

SY1 1DS is an active urban area on St Marys Street, 0.3km 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. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (285 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £225k, up 83.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SY1 1DS 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 1DS. 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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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 157,500

8 sales · Mean £ 189,375

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

Crime rates near SY1 1DS are high at 285 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 offences344
Anti-social behaviour143
Shoplifting140
Public order75
Drugs59

school Local Schools

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Coleham Primary School

Good420 pupils0.6 km
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Greenfields Primary School

Good385 pupils1.4 km
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The Martin Wilson School

Good212 pupils1.5 km
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Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery

Good173 pupils1.5 km
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Woodfield Infant School

Outstanding270 pupils1.5 km
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St George's Junior School

Good354 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

48 nearby
  • Everymans Off Licence0.6 km
  • Majestic Wine0.8 km
  • Planet Doughnut0.4 km
  • APLandscaping/Up Cycling0.5 km
  • Grayfriars Chocolate0.6 km
  • + 43 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Hardwick House0.4 km
  • Darwins Town House0.4 km
  • Station Hotel & Bar0.4 km
  • Abbots Mead Hotel0.4 km
  • Watton Bed And Breakfast0.8 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

56 nearby
  • Albert & Co Frankville0.5 km
  • Anchor Inn0.5 km
  • Montgomery's Tower0.4 km
  • Pengwern Boat Club0.9 km
  • Boujee Lounge0.4 km
  • + 51 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

115 nearby
  • Cafe@The Quarry Swimming And Fitness Centre0.6 km
  • Capers0.5 km
  • In Good Hands0.7 km
  • Istanbul BBQ0.5 km
  • KFC0.4 km
  • + 110 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

37 nearby
  • Mandarin Restaurant0.6 km
  • Bamboo House0.8 km
  • Castle Banquet0.2 km
  • Flaming Great0.5 km
  • Frydays Fish Bar / Tasty Pizza0.6 km
  • + 32 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.1 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shrewsbury0.3 km
  • Yorton11.2 km
  • Wellington (Shropshire)15.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Shrewsbury Rail Station0.4 km