Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

MARDOL HEAD, SY1 1HD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARDOL HEAD, SY1 1HD.

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Population

254

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 45,200 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SY1 1HD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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10/10
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9/10
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9/10
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4/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SY1 1HD spans multiple life stages — average age 38, 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 1HD is an active urban area on Mardol Head, 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 1HD offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. Outside of residential hours, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (305 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for SY1 1HD are sourced from Output Area E00187296 (shared with 60 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 1HD. The average age is 38.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.5%
Asian / British Asian10.1%
Black / African / Caribbean5.1%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near SY1 1HD are high at 305 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 offences338
Anti-social behaviour140
Shoplifting140
Public order72
Drugs58

school Local Schools

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Coleham Primary School

Good420 pupils0.7 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 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

47 nearby
  • Everymans Off Licence0.6 km
  • Majestic Wine0.7 km
  • Planet Doughnut0.2 km
  • APLandscaping/Up Cycling0.6 km
  • Grayfriars Chocolate0.6 km
  • + 42 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Hardwick House0.3 km
  • Darwins Town House0.4 km
  • Station Hotel & Bar0.5 km
  • Abbots Mead Hotel0.4 km
  • Watton Bed And Breakfast0.7 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

34 nearby
  • Mandarin Restaurant0.6 km
  • Bamboo House1.0 km
  • Castle Banquet0.4 km
  • Flaming Great0.6 km
  • Frydays Fish Bar / Tasty Pizza0.8 km
  • + 29 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shrewsbury0.5 km
  • Yorton11.3 km
  • Wellington (Shropshire)16.1 km