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SY11 1DZ Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Shropshire
About SY11 1DZ: area rating, property, schools and local change
SY11 1DZ is a postcode in Oswestry South, Shropshire, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SY11 1DZ, then scores the surrounding small area 36/100 - bottom 14% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SY11 1DZ are housing and jobs, 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 SY11 1DZ is based on Shropshire 007 Census 2021. It covers 9,569 residents, 1,352 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 47, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 60% owner-occupied, 26% privately rented, 13% 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 2/10.
For property prices near SY11 1DZ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SY11 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £186k from 79 rolling sales, down 10.2% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SY11 1DZ can compare 6 state schools within one mile, including 5 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 SY11 1DZ by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around SY11 1DZ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 6 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 SY11 1DZ
Is SY11 1DZ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 36/100 (bottom 14% 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 SY11 1DZ?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near SY11 1DZ?
6 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for SY11 1DZ?
LocaleIQ matched SY11 1DZ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SY11 1DZ?
The latest median sold price is £186k based on 79 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SY11 1DZ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 6 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.