shrewsbury SY17 Postcodes

Shrewsbury (SY17)

The SY17 postcode area is located in the Shrewsbury postcode town region, within the county of Powys, and contains a total of 204 individual postcodes.

There are 50 electoral wards in the SY17 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, 18% of people in SY17 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 SY17 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

SY17 is a postcode in the Shrewsbury district of the UK. It is a relatively rural area, with Shrewsbury being the nearest town of great size and population. The postcode covers the small villages of Knockin, Norton-in-Hales, Weston Lullingfields, Upton Magna, Adderley, Aston Eyre, High Ercall and Myddle.

The majority of the area within the postcode is made up of farmland, small woods and countryside, with two main roads being A53 and B5062. The area also falls within the Occlestone Brook Catchment area.

Surrounding SY17 is a variety of other postcodes covering a range of different locations including Oswestry, Telford, and the Shropshire Hills AONB. Other nearby villages include Woore, Prees, Whixall, and Kinnerley.

The area within SY17 postcode is served by a range of amenities. For example, there are a few small shops throughout the area, and it has an excellent pub, The Hole in the Wall, located in the middle of the countryside in Myddle. There is also a primary school located in Knockin and a church in Kinnerley Wood.

The area is a haven for outdoor pursuits with many remote and picturesque locations for leisurely strolls and cycling. The impressive Mortimer Forest, located on the border of SY17, is a popular destination for walking and cycling, as well as for watching deer in the autumn months. A number of local horse riding stables also make it a great place for horseback riding.

Furthermore, cruises down the River Severn which flow through SY17, offer scenic views of the area. Finally, the nearby Shropshire Hills and Cambrian Mountains provide more challenging hikes or mountain biking and stunning scenery.

SY17 is a rural area with an abundance of opportunities for outdoor leisure activities and scenery. It has a good selection of shops, pubs and primary schools, and is served by many local amenities.

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