Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

VICARAGE COURT, SY3 0BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICARAGE COURT, SY3 0BY.

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Population

292

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 45,700 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SY3 0BY represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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10/10
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6/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SY3 0BY combines high owner-occupation (79%), strong property values (£622k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SY3 0BY is a sought-after residential area on Vicarage Court, 0.6km from Baystonhill in Bayston Hill. Administratively it sits within Bayston Hill, Column and Sutton ward and the Shrewsbury and Atcham constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SY3, SY3 0BY offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 79% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £622k.

Census 2021 statistics for SY3 0BY are sourced from Output Area E00147345 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY3 0BY. The average age is 48.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 622,500

2 sales · Mean £ 622,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SY3 0BY has low crime rates — 9 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.

Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1

school Local Schools

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Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School

Good486 pupils1.1 km
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Meole Brace Church of England Primary and Nursery

Good449 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Dobbies0.8 km
  • Daisy & Tilly's Shop On The Hill0.4 km
  • Bayston Hill Food And Booze1.0 km
  • Spar1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Three Fishes Inn0.2 km
  • Compasses0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Burger King0.8 km
  • Starbucks0.8 km
  • Subway0.8 km
  • Star Kitchen0.4 km
  • Atlantic Fish Bar1.0 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • Hong Kong City0.2 km
  • Mahim Indian Takeaway1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shrewsbury4.1 km
  • Yorton15.0 km
  • Church Stretton15.7 km