Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

DOWNEY RIDGE, SY3 0BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOWNEY RIDGE, SY3 0BF.

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Population

267

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 45,700 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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9/10
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5/10
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4/10
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4/10
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6/10
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1/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. SY3 0BF's low deprivation rank, 92% ownership, and £237k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £237k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 71.0% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SY3 0BF is a sought-after residential area on Downey Ridge, 0.4km from Pulley, Upper in Bayston Hill. Administratively it sits within Bayston Hill, Column and Sutton ward and the Shrewsbury and Atcham constituency.

For serious buyers, SY3 0BF is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £237k, down 71.0% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for SY3 0BF are sourced from Output Area E00147334 (shared with 7 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 SY3 0BF. The average age is 45.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 118,016

6 sales · Mean £ 110,122

Detached

£ 348,475

12 sales · Mean £ 347,366

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

SY3 0BF has low crime rates — 10 incidents 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 offences16
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School

Good486 pupils0.5 km
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Meole Brace Church of England Primary and Nursery

Good449 pupils1.3 km
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Meole Brace School

Good1294 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Beeches0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Bayston Hill Food And Booze0.6 km
  • Spar0.6 km
  • Crystals Cupcakes0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Atlantic Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Girly Girlz Salon0.6 km
  • Stargazers Nursery0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Mahim Indian Takeaway0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shrewsbury4.0 km
  • Yorton14.7 km
  • Church Stretton16.0 km