37POPULATION
3.3%UNEMPLOYED
57%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
33%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsSY5 6LZ

What social class do the population of SY5 6LZ belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is SY5 6LZ 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 6LZ from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 17%Children
  • 83%Adults

17% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 10% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 45.9%Male
  • 54.1%Female

From the last census, 45.9% of people in SY56LZ male, and 54.1% female. Women outnumber men in Severn Valley.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 33%AB
  • 51%C2/C2
  • 16%DE

According to census records, 33% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 24%SINGLE
  • 57%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in SY5 6LZ is 24%. Single and 'other' people is 76%.

ETHNICITY

  • 99%WHITE
  • 0%NON-WHITE

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

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 91.5%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 6LZ 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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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events

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Local Attractions

Attractions

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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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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Police Stations

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Emergencies

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Emergencies in SY5 6LZ

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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SY56LZ Postcode Breakdown

SYAREA5DISTRICT6SECTORLZUNIT
Full PostcodeSY5 6LZ
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%)

SY56LZ Postal District

Compass Postal District

SY5 6LZ 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 6LZ.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Harley0.5 miles S
Kenley1.6 miles W
Cressage1.9 miles NW
Bourton2.8 miles S
Leighton3 miles N
Hughley3.6 miles SW
Acton Burnell4.3 miles W
Telford4.5 miles E
Wroxeter4.6 miles NW
Acton Round4.8 miles SE
Broseley4.9 miles E
Willey5.1 miles E
Berrington5.2 miles NW
Longville In The Dale5.9 miles SW
Walcot6.4 miles N
London131 miles E
Glasgow232 miles N
Edinburgh232 miles N
Cardiff81 miles S
Liverpool58 miles N
Southampton129 miles SE
Saint Ives127 miles SE

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