8,001TOTAL POPULATION
3,306HOUSEHOLDS
4.0%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£34,840AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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SY12 POSTCODE REGION

Shrewsbury (SY12)

The SY12 postcode area is located in the Shrewsbury postcode town region, within the county of Shropshire, and contains a total of 415 individual postcodes.

There are 88 electoral wards in the SY12 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 Shropshire Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 24% of people in SY12 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 SY12 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The SY12 postcode is within the Shrewsbury area in Shropshire, England. It covers the area of Church Stretton, which is situated in the north of the borough, and small rural settlements such as Atcham, Acton Round, and Pitchford. The area is rural and encompasses agricultural land, woodlands, and meadows, as well as several residential communities and businesses.

The SY12 postcode is home to key businesses such as Marstons, Wrekin View, and several agricultural cooperatives. Local produce from these farms and businesses is well-regarded in the community, and many independent shops and restaurants source their ingredients locally.

The SY12 postcode has a strong local economy, with businesses and services such as a golf club, a coffee shop, several pubs, and a variety of other shops. The area is home to some historic landmarks including St Chad's Church and Stokesay Castle.

The area offers a great quality of life, with many outdoor activities such as walking, fishing, horse riding and cycling available in the area. The SY12 postcode is close to attractions such as The Long Mynd, Carding Mill Valley, and Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site.

The SY12 postcode is served by a local transport network connecting it to the neighbouring towns and cities such as Ludlow, Shrewsbury, and Telford. The area has a strong educational sector with numerous local primary schools in the postcode as well as Church Stretton School.

The area within the SY12 postcode is bustling with life and offers a great lifestyle for young professionals, families, and retirees seeking to move to a vibrant and peaceful rural community. The food and produce in the area are of excellent quality, and the people have formed strong relationships with their neighbours and local businesses. There are many activities on offer, such as walking, fishing, and sports, and a whole host of local landmarks and attractions to explore.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 89%WORKING
  • 11%UNEMPLOYED

11% of people in SY12 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 24%AB
  • 53%C2/C2
  • 23%DE

According to census records, 24% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 95%WHITE
  • 5%NON-WHITE

95% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

SY12Shropshire

Shropshire

The county of Shropshire

SY12 is located in the county of Shropshire, in England.

Shropshire has a total population of 486,300, making it the 42nd largest county in the UK.

Shropshire has a total area of 1346 square miles, and a population density of 139 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Shropshire Postal Town Map
Outward CodeSY12
Postal TownShrewsbury
MSOA NameShropshire 004
LSOA NameShropshire 004D
CountyShropshire
RegionShropshire
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityShropshire
Area ClassificationLargely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%)

SY12 Electoral Wards

The postal region of SY12, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Arowry
Ash Grove
Wrexham
Babbinswood
Bagley
Bagley Marsh
Balmer
Balmer Heath
Bettisfield
Breaden Heath
Brownheath
Brynore
Bryn-y-cochin
Cadney Bank
Cockshutt
part of Cockshutt-cum-Petton
Colemere
Coptiviney
Criftins (Dudleston Heath)
Crosemere
Cross
Cumber's Bank
Dudleston
Dudleston Grove
Dudleston Heath
Eglwys Cross
Ellesmere
Elson
English Frankton
Erbistock
Gadlas
Gravel Hole
Greenhill Bank
Hampton Bank
Hanmer
Higher Ridge
Hindford
Hordley
Horseman's Green
Ifton Heath
Kenwick
Kenwick Park
Knolton
Knolton Bryn
Lee
Lightwood Green
Little Arowry
Little Overton
Llangollen Canal
Lower Frankton
Lower Hordley
Lower Ridge
Lyneal
Lyneal Mill
Lyneal Wood
Merehead
New Marton
Newnes
Newton
Northwood
Old Marton
Oteley
Overton (Owrtyn)
Owrtyn
Park Lane
Penley
Penley
Pentre-coed
Perthy
Rednal
Rhewl
Sandy Lane
Shropshire Union Canal
Sodylt Bank
Spunhill
Stanwardine in the Wood
Street Dinas
Street Lydan
Sutton
Tarts Hill
Tetchill
The Wood
Three Fingers
Upper Wigginton
Welshampton
Welsh Frankton
Wigginton
Wood Lane
Wootton
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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