Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

HOLBACHE GARDENS, SY11 1BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLBACHE GARDENS, SY11 1BF.

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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
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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

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SY11 1BF's 50% ownership and 42-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

SY11 1BF is a well-regarded residential area on Holbache Gardens, 0.3km from Oswestry in Oswestry. Administratively it sits within Oswestry South ward and the North Shropshire constituency.

This is 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. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £398k.

Census 2021 statistics for SY11 1BF 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 1BF. 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

Semi-Detached

£ 440,000

1 sales · Mean £ 440,000

Detached

£ 357,500

1 sales · Mean £ 357,500

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

Crime around SY11 1BF is moderate at 71 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 offences119
Anti-social behaviour92
Shoplifting48
Public order31
Criminal damage and arson25

school Local Schools

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Our Lady and St Oswald's Catholic Primary School

Good131 pupils0.4 km
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The Marches School

Good1443 pupils0.8 km
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Woodside Primary School

Good644 pupils0.8 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery

Requires Improvement276 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • The Kings Head0.3 km
  • The Old Vaults0.3 km
  • Butchers Arms0.2 km
  • Railway Inn0.6 km
  • Red Lion Inn0.4 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

41 nearby
  • Amber's Pizza0.5 km
  • Costa0.3 km
  • Kinokriminalitat Ltd0.2 km
  • OsNosh0.3 km
  • Salop Road Fish Bar0.5 km
  • + 36 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Co-Op Late Shop0.6 km
  • Heron Foods0.4 km
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • Home Bargains0.3 km
  • Lidl1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Jolly Garden0.4 km
  • Kwang Tung0.5 km
  • Oswestry Tandoori0.6 km
  • Chicos0.5 km
  • Grill Out0.3 km
  • + 10 more
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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • M Battams General Butchers0.6 km
  • Applegreen Croesoswallt0.9 km
  • Eastern European Food Stores Ela's Deli0.5 km
  • Euro Mini Market0.2 km
  • Grape Tree0.3 km
  • + 28 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Chilton House Bed & Breakfast0.7 km
  • The Wynnstay Hotel0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gobowen4.1 km
  • Chirk8.1 km
  • Ruabon14.2 km