Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

VICTORIA QUAY, SY1 1HH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA QUAY, SY1 1HH.

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Population

373

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 45,200 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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7/10
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6/10
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6/10
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9/10
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4/10
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3/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SY1 1HH spans multiple life stages — average age 43, 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 1HH is an active urban area on Victoria Quay, 0.2km 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 1HH offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. Outside of residential hours, areas dominated by food and entertainment. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (223 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for SY1 1HH are sourced from Output Area E00147397 (shared with 53 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 1HH. The average age is 42.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.6%
Asian / British Asian4.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime rates near SY1 1HH are high at 223 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 offences303
Anti-social behaviour136
Shoplifting135
Public order62
Drugs45

school Local Schools

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Coleham Primary School

Good420 pupils1.0 km
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Woodfield Infant School

Outstanding270 pupils1.0 km
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St George's Junior School

Good354 pupils1.0 km
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Greenfields Primary School

Good385 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

47 nearby
  • APLandscaping/Up Cycling0.7 km
  • Grayfriars Chocolate0.9 km
  • Pomona0.6 km
  • Setonaikai0.6 km
  • SHUUPE0.8 km
  • + 42 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Darwins Town House0.8 km
  • Station Hotel & Bar0.6 km
  • Abbots Mead Hotel0.8 km
  • Watton Bed And Breakfast0.9 km
  • Claremont Social Tap House0.3 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

50 nearby
  • Boujee Lounge0.6 km
  • Britannia Inn0.8 km
  • House Of Grain0.8 km
  • Tap And Can0.6 km
  • The Hop And Friar0.8 km
  • + 45 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

112 nearby
  • Cafe On The Cop0.7 km
  • Bird And Beer0.6 km
  • River View Cafe0.6 km
  • The Peach Tree1.0 km
  • The Shed0.9 km
  • + 107 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

31 nearby
  • Castle Banquet0.6 km
  • Flaming Great0.9 km
  • Frydays Fish Bar / Tasty Pizza0.8 km
  • Nomad Coffee0.8 km
  • Nomi's Prezzo0.8 km
  • + 26 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shrewsbury0.7 km
  • Yorton11.2 km
  • Wellington (Shropshire)16.4 km