Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

THE CARRIAGES, SY11 1BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE CARRIAGES, SY11 1BX.

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Population

351

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 39,800 /yr

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Employed

55%

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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7/10
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6/10
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5/10
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8/10
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6/10
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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SY11 1BX spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. £149k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

SY11 1BX is a safe, established residential area on The Carriages, 0.4km from Woodside in Oswestry. Administratively it sits within Oswestry East ward and the North Shropshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £149k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 0.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SY11 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00147221 (shared with 11 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 1BX. The average age is 40.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.2%
Asian / British Asian3.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 117,000

12 sales · Mean £ 137,625

Terraced

£ 145,000

10 sales · Mean £ 161,100

Semi-Detached

£ 159,950

5 sales · Mean £ 180,190

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

SY11 1BX has low crime rates — 37 incidents 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 offences89
Anti-social behaviour28
Public order11
Criminal damage and arson10
Drugs7

school Local Schools

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Woodside Primary School

Good644 pupils0.5 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery

Requires Improvement276 pupils0.6 km
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The Meadows Primary School

Good275 pupils0.6 km
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Our Lady and St Oswald's Catholic Primary School

Good131 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • The Kings Head0.9 km
  • The Old Vaults1.0 km
  • Butchers Arms0.9 km
  • Railway Inn0.4 km
  • Red Lion Inn0.7 km
  • + 12 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

38 nearby
  • Amber's Pizza0.6 km
  • Costa0.9 km
  • Kinokriminalitat Ltd0.8 km
  • OsNosh0.9 km
  • Salop Road Fish Bar0.8 km
  • + 33 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Kwang Tung0.6 km
  • Oswestry Tandoori0.5 km
  • Arry's Plaice0.7 km
  • Chicos0.6 km
  • Grill Out0.9 km
  • + 9 more
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Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • M Battams General Butchers0.5 km
  • Eastern European Food Stores Ela's Deli0.6 km
  • Euro Mini Market0.9 km
  • Grape Tree0.9 km
  • Mollie's0.8 km
  • + 26 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Heron Foods0.9 km
  • Aldi0.6 km
  • Home Bargains0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gobowen3.3 km
  • Chirk7.7 km
  • Ruabon13.6 km