SY15 6BS is a mixed residential area on Wayside, 0.5km from Wotherton in Shropshire. Administratively it sits within Chirbury and Worthen ward and the Ludlow constituency.
For families considering a move, SY15 6BS represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: With prices averaging £123k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for SY15 6BS are sourced from Output Area E00147668 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WAYSIDE, SY15 6BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WAYSIDE, SY15 6BS.
281
46
£ 41,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SY15 6BS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SY15 6BS — age 46, 72% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY15 6BS. The average age is 46.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 123,000
1 sales · Mean £ 123,000
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Welshpool8.2 km
- Newtown (Powys)18.9 km
- Church Stretton19.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SY156BS · Data under Open Government Licence