5,843TOTAL POPULATION
2,465HOUSEHOLDS
3.7%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£40,560AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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SY14 POSTCODE REGION

Shrewsbury (SY14)

The SY14 postcode area is located in the Shrewsbury postcode town region, within the county of Cheshire, and contains a total of 376 individual postcodes.

There are 66 electoral wards in the SY14 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 Cheshire West and Chester Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 28% of people in SY14 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 SY14 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.


The SY14 postcode is an area in the Shrewsbury district of the UK. It covers several suburban villages and hamlets such as Dudleston Heath, Chirk, Bettisfield, Hadnall and Baschurch. The SY14 postcode also includes the big town of Whitchurch which is home to an estimated 8,000 people.

The SY14 postcode covers an area of 121 square miles and features rolling hills, green meadows and plenty of wooded escarpments. At the local level, the area is accessible via the A41 and A49 roads, as well as a network of smaller roads. The suburbs of Shrewsbury, Telford, and Oswestry are all within a 20-mile radius.

The local entertainment landscape is known for its community events, festivals, and fairs. There are several notable festivals such as the Chirk Festival of the Arts and Wrexham Music Festival. For the more sports-minded, there are plenty of outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and camping.

On the education front, the SY14 postcode provides access to several primary schools such as Chirk Primary School, St. Oswald C of E Primary School, and Baschurch Primary School. For those looking for further education, there are plenty of options available nearby such as the Shrewsbury College, Telford College of Arts and Technology, and the University of Wolverhampton.

The SY14 postcode offers an ideal balance of rural and urban living. It is close enough to the city to enjoy its amenities, but also far enough to experience the tranquil beauty of the empty countryside. Residents are able to savour the local delicacies of Welsh cuisine and visit the nearby historical sites such as Offa's Dyke and the Berwyn Mountains. With so much to enjoy, the SY14 postcode is an ideal destination for those seeking a balance between fun and relaxation.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 91%WORKING
  • 9%UNEMPLOYED

9% of people in SY14 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 28%AB
  • 53%C2/C2
  • 19%DE

According to census records, 28% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 97%WHITE
  • 3%NON-WHITE

97% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

SY14Cheshire

Cheshire

The county of Cheshire

SY14 is located in the county of Cheshire, in England.

Cheshire has a total population of 1,048,100, making it the 19th largest county in the UK.

Cheshire has a total area of 904 square miles, and a population density of 447 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Cheshire Postal Town Map
Outward CodeSY14
Postal TownShrewsbury
MSOA NameCheshire West and Chester 047
LSOA NameCheshire West and Chester 047B
CountyCheshire
RegionCheshire
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityCheshire West and Chester
Area ClassificationUrban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%)

SY14 Electoral Wards

The postal region of SY14, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Aldersey Green
Barnhill
Barton
Bell o' th' Hill
Bickerton
Bickley Moss
Bickley Town
Bickleywood
Bradeley Green
Bradley Green
Brooklands
Brown Knowl
Broxton
Bulkeley
Burwardsley
Carden Brook
Castletown
Chorlton Lane
Clutton
Coddington
Crewe-by-Farndon
Cross o' th' Hill
Croxton Green
Cuddington Heath
Drury Lane
Duckington
Ebnal
Edge Green
Egerton Green
Fullers Moor
Gallantry Bank
Gauntons Bank
Grindley Brook
Hall Green
Hampton Green
Hampton Heath
Harthill
Hetherson Green
Higher Burwardsley
Higher Wych
Hob Hill
Horton Green
Kidnal
Lowcross Hill
Lower Carden
Lower Threapwood
Lower Wych
Malpas
Marbury
No Man's Heath
Norbury
Norbury Common
Oldcastle Heath
Pandy
Peckforton
Quoisley
Shocklach
Shocklach Green
Spurstow
Stretton
Swanwick Green
Tallarn Green
Threapwood
Tilston
Upper Threapwood
Wirswall
Worthenbury
Browse Postcodes in SY14

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Click on an outward postal code below for more information about the area. Each 'outward' postcode give you a comprehensive list of all postcodes within the outward code area (SY) and estimated address.

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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