18POPULATION
3.3%UNEMPLOYED
52%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
24%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of SY5 0SX belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is SY5 0SX 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 SY5 0SX from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 16%Children
  • 83%Adults

16% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 8% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 44.4%Male
  • 55.6%Female

From the last census, 44.4% of people in SY50SX male, and 55.6% female. Women outnumber men in Bishop's Castle.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 24%AB
  • 58%C2/C2
  • 18%DE

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

MARITAL STATUS

  • 28%SINGLE
  • 52%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in SY5 0SX is 28%. Single and 'other' people is 72%.

ETHNICITY

  • 98%WHITE
  • 1%NON-WHITE

98% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 91.4%WORKING
  • 3.3%UNEMPLOYED

3.3% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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People and Demographics

Demographics

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SY5 0SX Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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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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Taxis near SY5 0SX

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near SY5 0SX

Events

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What's on near SY5 0SX

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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Tourist Information

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Banks near SY5 0SX

Banks

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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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Emergencies

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Emergencies in SY5 0SX

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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SY50SX Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeSY5 0SX
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownShrewsbury
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
County
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CountryEngland
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Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationLargely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%)

SY50SX Postal District

Compass Postal District

SY5 0SX 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 SY5 0SX.

Nearest Towns & Cities
More3.4 miles SW
Minsterley5 miles N
Church Pulverbach5.2 miles NE
Plowden5.5 miles SE
All Stretton5.6 miles E
Church Stretton5.6 miles E
Marton6.3 miles NW
Aston6.3 miles N
Acton Scott7 miles E
Dorrington7.3 miles E
Willstone7.7 miles E
Stapleton8 miles NE
Longnor8.1 miles E
Rushbury9.6 miles E
Great Hanwood9.7 miles NE
London142 miles E
Glasgow232 miles N
Edinburgh234 miles N
Cardiff74 miles S
Liverpool59 miles N
Southampton133 miles SE
Saint Ives129 miles SE

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More than 1,000 people signed a petition opposing increases to parking charges in Shrewsbury.

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Concern over closure of mental health service

Shropshire Beam, which supports young people under 25, is to close in April after losing funding.

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Could there be a gold rush in Much Wenlock?

A large gold nugget was found by a metal detectorist in Shropshire.

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Town centre cheese shop to close after 35 years

The owners say they made the decision because of the rising costs and falling footfall in the town.

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Ironbridge Rowing Club vandalism

A fundraiser has been launched after after one of their boats was vandalised on Saturday.

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'Heartbroken' Hudson wants to prove doubters wrong

Telford boxer is not dwelling on professional debut defeat and is looking for a quick ring return.

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Queen greeted by crowds on market visit

The Queen has been visiting Shrewsbury farmers' market and the town's Flaxmill Maltings.

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