SY1 1DL is an active urban area located 0.4km from Mardol in Shrewsbury. Administratively it sits within Quarry and Coton Hill ward and the Shrewsbury and Atcham constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SY1 1DL offers 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 (236 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SY1 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00147396 (shared with 54 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SY1 1DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SY1 1DL.
321
50
£ 45,200 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SY1 1DL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
SY1 1DL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 41% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY1 1DL. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SY1 1DL are high at 236 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
Crowmoor Primary School and Nursery
Woodfield Infant School
St George's Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
49 nearby- Everymans Off Licence0.7 km
- Majestic Wine0.9 km
- Planet Doughnut0.5 km
- APLandscaping/Up Cycling0.5 km
- Grayfriars Chocolate0.5 km
- + 44 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Hardwick House0.5 km
- Darwins Town House0.4 km
- Station Hotel & Bar0.4 km
- Abbots Mead Hotel0.4 km
- Watton Bed And Breakfast0.8 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
56 nearby- Albert & Co Frankville0.6 km
- Anchor Inn0.6 km
- Montgomery's Tower0.5 km
- Pengwern Boat Club0.9 km
- Boujee Lounge0.4 km
- + 51 more
Restaurant, Cafe
115 nearby- Cafe@The Quarry Swimming And Fitness Centre0.7 km
- Capers0.6 km
- In Good Hands0.8 km
- Istanbul BBQ0.6 km
- KFC0.5 km
- + 110 more
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- Mandarin Restaurant0.7 km
- Bamboo House0.8 km
- Castle Banquet0.2 km
- Flaming Great0.4 km
- Frydays Fish Bar / Tasty Pizza0.6 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Express0.2 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shrewsbury0.3 km
- Yorton11.2 km
- Wellington (Shropshire)15.9 km
Bus Stops
- Shrewsbury Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SY11DL · Data under Open Government Licence