SY1 1HL is an active urban area on Shoplatch, 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 diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional high streets zone — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 (232 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SY1 1HL are sourced from Output Area E00187296 (shared with 60 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHOPLATCH, SY1 1HL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHOPLATCH, SY1 1HL.
254
38
£ 45,200 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SY1 1HL 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.
Area Character
SY1 1HL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 29% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY1 1HL. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SY1 1HL are high at 232 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
Woodfield Infant School
St George's Junior School
The Priory School
Greenfields Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
47 nearby- APLandscaping/Up Cycling0.8 km
- Grayfriars Chocolate0.6 km
- Home Bargains1.0 km
- Pomona0.5 km
- Setonaikai0.4 km
- + 42 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Darwins Town House0.5 km
- Station Hotel & Bar0.6 km
- Claremont Social Tap House0.1 km
- Premier Inn0.3 km
- Abbots Mead Hotel0.5 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
53 nearby- Boujee Lounge0.6 km
- Britannia Inn0.8 km
- Dog And Pheasant1.0 km
- House Of Grain0.5 km
- Tap And Can0.6 km
- + 48 more
Restaurant, Cafe
112 nearby- Cafe On The Cop0.4 km
- Bird And Beer0.6 km
- River View Cafe0.4 km
- The Peach Tree0.7 km
- The Shed0.7 km
- + 107 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Castle Banquet0.5 km
- Flaming Great0.7 km
- Frydays Fish Bar / Tasty Pizza0.9 km
- Nomad Coffee0.5 km
- Nomi's Prezzo0.8 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shrewsbury0.6 km
- Yorton11.4 km
- Wellington (Shropshire)16.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SY11HL · Data under Open Government Licence