99POPULATION
4.3%UNEMPLOYED
51%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
22%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of SY2 6SJ belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is SY2 6SJ 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 SY2 6SJ from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 16%Children
  • 85%Adults

16% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 12% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 54.5%Male
  • 45.5%Female

From the last census, 54.5% of people in SY26SJ male, and 45.5% female. Men outnumber women in Bayston Hill, Column and Sutton.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 22%AB
  • 49%C2/C2
  • 28%DE

According to census records, 22% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 31%SINGLE
  • 51%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in SY2 6SJ is 31%. Single and 'other' people is 70%.

ETHNICITY

  • 97%WHITE
  • 3%NON-WHITE

97% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 89.5%WORKING
  • 4.3%UNEMPLOYED

4.3% 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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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 near SY2 6SJ

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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 SY2 6SJ

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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SY26SJ Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeSY2 6SJ
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Postal TownShrewsbury
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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%)

SY26SJ Postal District

Compass Postal District

SY2 6SJ 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 SY2 6SJ.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Shrewsbury1.7 miles NW
Upton Magna2.9 miles E
Berrington3.1 miles SE
Condover3.3 miles SW
Wroxeter3.5 miles E
Battlefield3.9 miles N
Great Hanwood4.1 miles W
Bicton4.9 miles NW
Stapleton4.9 miles SW
Walcot5 miles E
Rodington5.1 miles E
Withington5.3 miles E
Acton Burnell5.4 miles S
Dorrington5.9 miles SW
Cressage6 miles SE
London139 miles E
Glasgow225 miles N
Edinburgh226 miles N
Cardiff85 miles S
Liverpool51 miles N
Southampton137 miles SE
Saint Ives134 miles SE

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