shrewsbury SY10 Postcodes
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Shrewsbury (SY10)
The SY10 postcode area is located in the Shrewsbury postcode town region, within the county of Powys, and contains a total of 991 individual postcodes.
There are 216 electoral wards in the SY10 postcode area, including Aberystwyth, Bishops Castle, Borth, Bow Street, Bucknell, Caersws, Church Stretton, Craven Arms, Ellesmere, Llanbrynmair, Llandinam, Llanfechain, Llanfyllin, Llanidloes, Llanon, Llanrhystud, Llansantffraid, Llanymynech, Ludlow, Lydbury North, Machynlleth, Malpas, Meifod, Montgomery, Newtown, Oswestry, Shrewsbury, Talybont, Tregaron, Welshpool, Whitchurch, Ystrad Meurig which come under the local authority of the Powys Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 22% of people in SY10 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of SY10 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The SY10 postcode is located in the Shrewsbury area of Shropshire, England. It covers the rural outlying areas around the village of Loppington and the town of Wem. This area is located roughly 10 miles north of Shrewsbury and 1 mile south of the Welsh border.
The SY10 postcode is served by the County Council of Shropshire and Wem Town Council and includes the villages of Rodney, Peplow, Loppington and Pentre. These villages are surrounded by leafy countryside with a number of agricultural and forestry related businesses.
In terms of transport links, Shrewsbury is around half an hour away by car while Wem train station is five minutes by car. From Wem station there are regular connections to Shrewsbury, Birmingham and Telford. In addition, the SY10 postcode is served by a good selection of local country roads which connect the villages within the district.
The area also provides a range of services for residents including schools, health and leisure centres, pubs, takeaways, post offices and shops. The closest secondary school is The Grange in Wem, and there are also a number of primary schools in the district. Furthermore, the area is home to Wem Cricket Club alongside sports pitches, tennis courts, a children's play area and another leisure centre within the district.
Furthermore, SY10 postcode is within commutable distance to the city of Shrewsbury with its increasing levels of employment and attractions, including the Quarry Park, Shrewsbury Castle and Shrewsbury Museum. This, alongside the SY10 postcode's rural appeal, makes it an attractive area for people seeking property, and in recent years the area has undergone gentrification.
Demographics
Powys
SY10 is located in the county of Powys, in Wales.
Powys has a total population of 132,200, making it the 11th largest county in the UK.
Powys has a total area of 2000 square miles, and a population density of 25 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | SY10 |
| Postal Town | Shrewsbury |
| MSOA Name | Powys 001 |
| LSOA Name | Powys 001F |
| County | Powys |
| Region | Powys |
| Country | Wales |
| Local Authority | Powys |
| Area Classification | Unclassified |
SY10 Electoral Wards
The postal region of SY10, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Chris H
Thursday, April 11, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 22% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.