Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

WILLOW STREET, SY11 1AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLOW STREET, SY11 1AL.

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Population

293

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 43,100 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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2/10
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5/10
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8/10
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7/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
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1/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

SY11 1AL is an established family neighbourhood — 50% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 47.8% year-on-year.

home £139,750 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SY11 1AL is a well-regarded residential area on Willow Street, 0.2km from Oswestry in Oswestry. Administratively it sits within Oswestry South ward and the North Shropshire constituency.

Day-to-day life in SY11 1AL has the character of residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £139k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 47.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SY11 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00147253 (shared with 17 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 SY11 1AL. The average age is 41.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 149,500

7 sales · Mean £ 157,339

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

Crime around SY11 1AL is moderate at 77 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 offences137
Anti-social behaviour103
Shoplifting44
Public order39
Criminal damage and arson26

school Local Schools

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Woodside Primary School

Good644 pupils0.6 km
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Our Lady and St Oswald's Catholic Primary School

Good131 pupils0.6 km
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The Marches School

Good1443 pupils1.0 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery

Requires Improvement276 pupils1.1 km
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The Meadows Primary School

Good275 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • The Kings Head0.4 km
  • The Old Vaults0.4 km
  • Butchers Arms0.1 km
  • Railway Inn0.5 km
  • Red Lion Inn0.3 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

41 nearby
  • Amber's Pizza0.4 km
  • Costa0.4 km
  • Kinokriminalitat Ltd0.2 km
  • OsNosh0.1 km
  • Salop Road Fish Bar0.6 km
  • + 36 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co-Op Late Shop0.8 km
  • Heron Foods0.4 km
  • Aldi0.4 km
  • Home Bargains0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Jolly Garden0.5 km
  • Kwang Tung0.4 km
  • Oswestry Tandoori0.5 km
  • Chicos0.4 km
  • Grill Out0.3 km
  • + 10 more
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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • M Battams General Butchers0.5 km
  • Applegreen Croesoswallt0.9 km
  • Eastern European Food Stores Ela's Deli0.4 km
  • Euro Mini Market0.3 km
  • Grape Tree0.4 km
  • + 28 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Chilton House Bed & Breakfast0.8 km
  • The Wynnstay Hotel0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gobowen3.9 km
  • Chirk7.9 km
  • Ruabon14.0 km