SY1 1JF is an active urban area on Murivance, 0.4km from Quarry, The 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 high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (177 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £342k, down 6.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SY1 1JF are sourced from Output Area E00147397 (shared with 53 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MURIVANCE, SY1 1JF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MURIVANCE, SY1 1JF.
373
43
£ 45,200 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SY1 1JF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SY1 1JF — age 43, 41% ownership, 57% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £342k. Property prices are trending down 6.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY1 1JF. The average age is 42.8. 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
£ 263,500
14 sales · Mean £ 305,010
Detached
£ 365,000
1 sales · Mean £ 365,000
Semi-Detached
£ 485,000
1 sales · Mean £ 485,000
Terraced
£ 300,000
1 sales · Mean £ 300,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SY1 1JF are high at 177 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
Coleham Primary School
Woodfield Infant School
St George's Junior School
The Priory School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
45 nearby- APLandscaping/Up Cycling1.0 km
- Grayfriars Chocolate0.6 km
- Pomona0.8 km
- Setonaikai0.6 km
- SHUUPE0.9 km
- + 40 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Darwins Town House0.6 km
- Station Hotel & Bar0.9 km
- Abbots Mead Hotel0.6 km
- Watton Bed And Breakfast0.4 km
- Claremont Social Tap House0.3 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
50 nearby- Boujee Lounge0.9 km
- House Of Grain0.6 km
- Tap And Can0.8 km
- The Crown0.9 km
- The Hop And Friar0.6 km
- + 45 more
Restaurant, Cafe
112 nearby- Cafe On The Cop0.5 km
- Bird And Beer0.9 km
- River View Cafe0.6 km
- The Peach Tree0.9 km
- The Shed0.8 km
- + 107 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Castle Banquet0.8 km
- Flaming Great0.8 km
- Nomad Coffee0.6 km
- Pizza Bite0.9 km
- Star Ferry0.8 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shrewsbury0.9 km
- Yorton11.6 km
- Wellington (Shropshire)16.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SY11JF · Data under Open Government Licence