shrewsbury SY16 Postcodes

Shrewsbury (SY16)

The SY16 postcode area is located in the Shrewsbury postcode town region, within the county of Powys, and contains a total of 799 individual postcodes.

There are 79 electoral wards in the SY16 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, 16% of people in SY16 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 SY16 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The SY16 postcode covers the Shrewsbury district in Shropshire, England. The area is a largely residential one and contains several villages, including Lyth Hill, Copthorne, Condover, and Longnor. The area is in close proximity to Shrewsbury town centre and provides convenient access to a range of shopping, healthcare, and leisure facilities.

The SY16 postcode is bordered by the SY14 postcode area to the east, the SY17 postcode to the west, and the TF13 postcode to the north.

This is an area of natural beauty with the River Severn running south of SY16 and providing an ideal environment for outdoor activities like fishing, boating, and canoeing - along with a number of excellent walking and cycle routes. There are also several golf courses, while the popular Attingham Park is situated close by.

SY16 is served by several primary schools, including Copthorne CE Primary School, Lyth Hill Primary School, Uffington CE Primary School, and Whittington CE Primary School. The closest secondary school is Shrewsbury Sixth Form College.

There is excellent transport links in the area, with the A4112 and A49 roads running through the SY16 postcode. Shrewsbury Railway Station is located to the south, providing easy access to London, Birmingham and Manchester, while there are two regular bus routes serving the area.

The local landscape is predominantly rural with the River Severn running along the southern edge, and farmland, woodland, and parkland making up the majority of the area. The nearest pub is the Plough Inn in Longnor, while the nearest shopping destinations are the Darwin and Pride Hill Shopping Centres in Shrewsbury.

The SY16 postcode is a desirable residential area with easy access to a range of amenities, picturesque views, and excellent transport links. As such, it is popular with those looking to buy a property in the Shrewsbury district, along with with those seeking quieter living away from the hustle and bustle of the larger urban areas.

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