SY1 1DW is an active urban area on St Marys Place, 0.4km 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 retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. 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 (213 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £225k, down 36.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SY1 1DW are sourced from Output Area E00147396 (shared with 54 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST MARYS PLACE, SY1 1DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST MARYS PLACE, SY1 1DW.
321
50
£ 45,200 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SY1 1DW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SY1 1DW spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £225k. Property prices are trending down 36.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY1 1DW. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 225,000
11 sales · Mean £ 199,721
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SY1 1DW are high at 213 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Coleham Primary School
Greenfields Primary School
The Martin Wilson School
Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Crowmoor Primary School and Nursery
Woodfield Infant School
St George's Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
49 nearby- Everymans Off Licence0.7 km
- Majestic Wine0.9 km
- Planet Doughnut0.5 km
- APLandscaping/Up Cycling0.5 km
- Grayfriars Chocolate0.6 km
- + 44 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Hardwick House0.5 km
- Darwins Town House0.4 km
- Station Hotel & Bar0.3 km
- Abbots Mead Hotel0.4 km
- Watton Bed And Breakfast0.8 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
58 nearby- Albert & Co Frankville0.6 km
- Anchor Inn0.6 km
- Montgomery's Tower0.5 km
- Pengwern Boat Club1.0 km
- Boujee Lounge0.3 km
- + 53 more
Restaurant, Cafe
115 nearby- Cafe@The Quarry Swimming And Fitness Centre0.7 km
- Capers0.6 km
- In Good Hands0.8 km
- Istanbul BBQ0.6 km
- KFC0.5 km
- + 110 more
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- Mandarin Restaurant0.7 km
- Bamboo House0.7 km
- Castle Banquet0.2 km
- Flaming Great0.4 km
- Frydays Fish Bar / Tasty Pizza0.6 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Express0.1 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shrewsbury0.3 km
- Yorton11.2 km
- Wellington (Shropshire)15.9 km
Bus Stops
- Shrewsbury Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SY11DW · Data under Open Government Licence