4POPULATION
3.3%UNEMPLOYED
60%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
33%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of SY5 0XQ belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is SY5 0XQ 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 0XQ from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 15%Children
  • 85%Adults

15% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 10% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 75%Male
  • 25%Female

From the last census, 75% of people in SY50XQ male, and 25% female. Men outnumber women in Longden.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 33%AB
  • 52%C2/C2
  • 15%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

  • 25%SINGLE
  • 60%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in SY5 0XQ is 25%. Single and 'other' people is 75%.

ETHNICITY

  • 98%WHITE
  • 0%NON-WHITE

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

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 90.6%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 0XQ 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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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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Banks

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Schools

Schools

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Emergencies

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Post Offices

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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SY50XQ Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeSY5 0XQ
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%)

SY50XQ Postal District

Compass Postal District

SY5 0XQ 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 0XQ.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Church Pulverbach2 miles S
Great Hanwood3 miles NE
Stapleton3.1 miles E
Minsterley3.4 miles W
Dorrington3.6 miles E
Condover4.4 miles E
Aston4.8 miles W
Longnor5.4 miles E
Bicton6.3 miles N
Berrington6.4 miles E
Acton Burnell6.7 miles E
Church Stretton7 miles SE
All Stretton7 miles SE
Shrewsbury7 miles NE
Wollaston7.2 miles NW
London142 miles E
Glasgow227 miles N
Edinburgh229 miles N
Cardiff81 miles S
Liverpool54 miles N
Southampton136 miles SE
Saint Ives133 miles SE

Leader hopes parking charges will change habits

Lezley Picton is asking people to walk into town or use park and ride to cut congestion.

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Frustration over half-finished housing

Work on 13 homes in Shrewsbury stopped when the construction company went out of business.

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Unexploded shell handed into Wem charity shop

An unexpected donation at the Severn Hospice shop in Wem gave the staff a shock.

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Plans to boost tourism in Telford and Wrekin

Telford and Wrekin Council says rising tourist numbers will create jobs and boost the local economy.

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Volunteers heartbroken at heritage railway break-in

Several lamps and other heritage equipment are taken in the break-in in Shropshire.

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Artist spreads splash of colour across Britain

Stacey Barnfield creates colour swatches connected to towns and cities.

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'My ode to Roger McGough'

Hear the poem from Shrewsbury writer Hazel, recognised by her literary hero!

BBC News

Bolton Wanderers 2-2 Shrewsbury Town

Live coverage of Tuesday's League One game between Bolton Wanderers and Shrewsbury Town.

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