13POPULATION
3.6%UNEMPLOYED
56%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
18%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsSY5 9BX

What social class do the population of SY5 9BX belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is SY5 9BX 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 9BX from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 19%Children
  • 80%Adults

19% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 8% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 61.5%Male
  • 38.5%Female

From the last census, 61.5% of people in SY59BX male, and 38.5% female. Men outnumber women in Loton.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 18%AB
  • 63%C2/C2
  • 19%DE

According to census records, 18% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 29%SINGLE
  • 56%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in SY5 9BX is 29%. Single and 'other' people is 71%.

ETHNICITY

  • 98%WHITE
  • 1%NON-WHITE

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

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 91.9%WORKING
  • 3.6%UNEMPLOYED

3.6% 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 9BX 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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Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near SY5 9BX

Events

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What's on near SY5 9BX

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near SY5 9BX

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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 9BX

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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SY59BX Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeSY5 9BX
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%)

SY59BX Postal District

Compass Postal District

SY5 9BX 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 9BX.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Aston2.2 miles S
Wollaston2.2 miles NW
Minsterley3.5 miles SE
Marton5.9 miles SW
Great Hanwood5.9 miles E
Church Pulverbach6.3 miles SE
Bicton6.9 miles E
Kinnerley7.1 miles N
Welshpool7.4 miles W
Little Ness7.4 miles NE
Ruyton Of The Eleven Towns7.5 miles NE
Baschurch8 miles NE
Stapleton8 miles E
Dorrington8.6 miles E
Condover9 miles E
London147 miles E
Glasgow224 miles N
Edinburgh226 miles N
Cardiff82 miles S
Liverpool51 miles N
Southampton141 miles SE
Saint Ives137 miles SE

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