SY7 0AR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Mill Cottages, 1.0km from Bucknell in Bucknell (Shropshire). Administratively it sits within Clun ward and the Ludlow constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for SY7 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00147655 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MILL COTTAGES, SY7 0AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILL COTTAGES, SY7 0AR.
251
54
£ 42,400 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SY7 0AR spans multiple life stages — average age 54, moderate ownership and renting. £160k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY7 0AR. The average age is 53.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 151,500
2 sales · Mean £ 151,500
Terraced
£ 153,500
2 sales · Mean £ 153,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SY7 0AR has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Mary's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Baron Of Bucknell0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bucknell1.1 km
- Hopton Heath4.8 km
- Knighton5.7 km
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Postcode Profile: SY70AR · Data under Open Government Licence