SY1 1DF is an active urban area on Newport Place, 0.4km from Mardol in Shrewsbury. Administratively it sits within Quarry and Coton Hill ward and the Shrewsbury and Atcham constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (230 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £370k.
Census 2021 statistics for SY1 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00147396 (shared with 54 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEWPORT PLACE, SY1 1DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWPORT PLACE, SY1 1DF.
321
50
£ 45,200 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SY1 1DF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SY1 1DF — age 50, 41% ownership, 57% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £370k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY1 1DF. The average age is 50.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 362,500
2 sales · Mean £ 362,500
Terraced
£ 312,500
4 sales · Mean £ 311,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SY1 1DF are high at 230 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
Coleham Primary School
The Martin Wilson School
Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Greenfields Primary School
Woodfield Infant School
St George's Junior School
Crowmoor Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
50 nearby- Everymans Off Licence0.8 km
- Majestic Wine1.0 km
- Planet Doughnut0.5 km
- KK Monkmoor Convenience Stores1.0 km
- Bonbons0.2 km
- + 45 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Hardwick House0.5 km
- Claremont Social Tap House0.3 km
- Premier Inn0.4 km
- Abbots Mead Hotel0.3 km
- Watton Bed And Breakfast0.7 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
57 nearby- Albert & Co Frankville0.6 km
- Anchor Inn0.6 km
- Montgomery's Tower0.5 km
- Pengwern Boat Club0.9 km
- Ashleys Wine Bar Ltd0.3 km
- + 52 more
Restaurant, Cafe
115 nearby- Cafe@The Quarry Swimming And Fitness Centre0.6 km
- Capers0.6 km
- In Good Hands0.9 km
- Istanbul BBQ0.6 km
- KFC0.4 km
- + 110 more
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- Mandarin Restaurant0.8 km
- Monkmoor Fish Bar0.9 km
- Eat In Pizza0.3 km
- Greggs0.2 km
- Meg Hawkins Ltd0.2 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shrewsbury0.4 km
- Yorton11.3 km
- Wellington (Shropshire)15.9 km
Bus Stops
- Shrewsbury Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SY11DF · Data under Open Government Licence