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SY11 1NP Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Shropshire
About SY11 1NP: area rating, property, schools and local change
SY11 1NP 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 1NP, then scores the surrounding small area 66/100 - top 26% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SY11 1NP are local prosperity and housing, while schools and education 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 1NP 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 9/10.
For property prices near SY11 1NP, 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 1NP 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 1NP 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 1NP is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 2 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 1NP
Is SY11 1NP a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 66/100 (top 26% 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 1NP?
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 1NP?
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 1NP?
LocaleIQ matched SY11 1NP to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SY11 1NP?
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 1NP?
LocaleIQ currently shows 2 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.