SY1 1AA is a mixed residential area on Castle Foregate, 0.4km from Mountfields in Shrewsbury. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Quarry and Coton Hill ward and the Shrewsbury and Atcham constituency.
Within the SY1 district, this postcode is characterised by a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. By day, the area transitions to a manufacturing, energy and utilities character: manufacturing, energy and utilities. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 101 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for SY1 1AA are sourced from Output Area E00174573 (shared with 656 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CASTLE FOREGATE, SY1 1AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE FOREGATE, SY1 1AA.
170
43
£ 45,200 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SY1 1AA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SY1 1AA — age 43, 40% ownership, 55% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (43) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY1 1AA. The average age is 42.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SY1 1AA is above average at 101 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Greenfields Primary School
The Martin Wilson School
Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Coleham Primary School
Crowmoor Primary School and Nursery
Mount Pleasant Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
47 nearby- Everymans Off Licence0.8 km
- Planet Doughnut0.8 km
- Border Off Licence1.0 km
- KK Monkmoor Convenience Stores0.9 km
- Bonbons0.8 km
- + 42 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Hardwick House0.9 km
- Claremont Social Tap House0.7 km
- Premier Inn0.5 km
- Abbots Mead Hotel0.8 km
- Hush And The Shire Residence0.8 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
54 nearby- Albert & Co Frankville0.7 km
- Anchor Inn0.7 km
- Montgomery's Tower0.7 km
- Ashleys Wine Bar Ltd0.8 km
- Bagley Sports And Social Club0.4 km
- + 49 more
Restaurant, Cafe
112 nearby- Cafe@The Quarry Swimming And Fitness Centre0.9 km
- Capers0.7 km
- In Good Hands0.9 km
- Istanbul BBQ0.7 km
- KFC0.8 km
- + 107 more
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- Mandarin Restaurant0.8 km
- Monkmoor Fish Bar0.9 km
- Eat In Pizza0.8 km
- Greenfield Spice0.7 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shrewsbury0.2 km
- Yorton10.7 km
- Wellington (Shropshire)15.8 km
Bus Stops
- Shrewsbury Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SY11AA · Data under Open Government Licence