27POPULATION
4%UNEMPLOYED
57%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
20%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of SY4 5BJ belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is SY4 5BJ in Shrewsbury, how professionally qualified are the community, and how many hours a week do they work? All this, and more information and demographic statistics about SY4 5BJ from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 18%Children
  • 82%Adults

18% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 12% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 29.6%Male
  • 70.4%Female

From the last census, 29.6% of people in SY45BJ male, and 70.4% female. Women outnumber men in Wem.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 20%AB
  • 61%C2/C2
  • 19%DE

According to census records, 20% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 21%SINGLE
  • 57%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in SY4 5BJ is 21%. Single and 'other' people is 79%.

ETHNICITY

  • 99%WHITE
  • 2%NON-WHITE

99% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 90.6%WORKING
  • 4%UNEMPLOYED

4% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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Demographics

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Crime Rates and Statistics

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Local Issues & Problems

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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Tourist Information

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Schools

Schools

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Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Emergencies

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Emergencies in SY4 5BJ

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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SY45BJ Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeSY4 5BJ
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownShrewsbury
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
County
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationLargely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%)

SY45BJ Postal District

Compass Postal District

SY4 5BJ postcode is located in the postal town of Shrewsbury. Shrewsbury postal area may cover a large geographical region that may correspond to several postal districts, which may include many towns and/or villages. Use the map to determine the geographical location of the postcode SY4 5BJ.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Wem0.7 miles S
Tilley1.9 miles S
Loppington2.7 miles W
Precs2.7 miles E
Cotton2.8 miles N
Weston3 miles E
Plattland4 miles N
Middle4 miles SW
Clive4.1 miles S
Marchamby5 miles E
Bettisfield5.2 miles NW
Tilstock5.3 miles N
Hodnet5.7 miles E
Shawbury6 miles SE
Walford6.3 miles SW
London146 miles E
Glasgow214 miles N
Edinburgh214 miles N
Cardiff96 miles S
Liverpool40 miles N
Southampton147 miles SE
Saint Ives145 miles SE

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