Postcode report
SY1 1AD Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About SY1 1AD: area rating, property, schools and local change
SY1 1AD is a postcode in Quarry & Coton Hill, Shropshire, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SY1 1AD, then scores the surrounding small area 52/100 - bottom 45% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SY1 1AD are housing and local prosperity, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for SY1 1AD is based on Shropshire 019 Census 2021. It covers 8,485 residents, 2,726 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 46, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 54% owner-occupied, 35% privately rented, 10% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 5/10.
For property prices near SY1 1AD, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SY1 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £239k from 21 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SY1 1AD can compare 8 state schools within one mile, including 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SY1 1AD by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around SY1 1AD is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 14 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about SY1 1AD
Is SY1 1AD a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 52/100 (bottom 45% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near SY1 1AD?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near SY1 1AD?
8 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for SY1 1AD?
LocaleIQ matched SY1 1AD to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SY1 1AD?
The latest median sold price is £239k based on 21 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SY1 1AD?
LocaleIQ currently shows 14 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.