Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

HAWTHORNE COTTAGES, SY3 0BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAWTHORNE COTTAGES, SY3 0BJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

317

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 43,700 /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: SY3 0BJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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8/10
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2/10
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4/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SY3 0BJ — age 48, 91% ownership, 5% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £297k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 15.3% year-on-year.

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

SY3 0BJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Hawthorne Cottages, 0.4km from Great Lyth in Shropshire. Administratively it sits within Longden ward and the Shrewsbury and Atcham constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £297k, up 15.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SY3 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00147448 (shared with 22 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 0BJ. The average age is 48.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 297,000

5 sales · Mean £ 315,400

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

SY3 0BJ has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are public order and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shrewsbury6.7 km
  • Church Stretton13.6 km
  • Yorton17.2 km