SY11 3JU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Almond Avenue, 0.6km from Gobowen in Gobowen. Administratively it sits within Gobowen, Selattyn and Weston Rhyn ward and the North Shropshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SY11 3JU is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 35 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £115k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for SY11 3JU are sourced from Output Area E00147231 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALMOND AVENUE, SY11 3JU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALMOND AVENUE, SY11 3JU.
509
35
£ 41,500 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SY11 3JU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
With 38% social renting, SY11 3JU is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 SY11 3JU. The average age is 35.1. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 115,000
3 sales · Mean £ 115,000
Semi-Detached
£ 123,000
1 sales · Mean £ 123,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SY11 3JU has low crime rates — 38 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.
school Local Schools
Gobowen Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Station Cafe0.2 km
- The Orangery Restaurant1.0 km
- Walled Garden Cafe1.0 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- The Garden Centre And Gift Shop1.0 km
- Co-Op Late Shop0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Dragon Boat Chinese0.2 km
- Taj Tandoori Takeaway0.3 km
- Best Kebab0.2 km
- Gobowen's Chippy0.2 km
- Gobowen Sandwich Bar0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Cross Foxes0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gobowen0.3 km
- Chirk4.7 km
- Ruabon10.4 km
Bus Stops
- Gobowen Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SY113JU · Data under Open Government Licence