SY5 0AN is a mixed residential area located 1.1km from Horsebridge in Westbury (Shropshire). Administratively it sits within Loton ward and the Shrewsbury and Atcham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SY5 0AN is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Census 2021 statistics for SY5 0AN are sourced from Output Area E00147572 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SY5 0AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SY5 0AN.
281
40
£ 44,400 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SY5 0AN represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
SY5 0AN has a significant social housing presence — 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY5 0AN. The average age is 40.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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.
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Welshpool13.0 km
- Shrewsbury15.3 km
- Church Stretton15.9 km
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Postcode Profile: SY50AN · Data under Open Government Licence