shrewsbury SY7 Postcodes
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Shrewsbury (SY7)
The SY7 postcode area is located in the Shrewsbury postcode town region, within the county of Shropshire, and contains a total of 656 individual postcodes.
There are -1 electoral wards in the SY7 postcode area, including which come under the local authority of the Shropshire Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 22% of people in SY7 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 SY7 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
SY7 postcode is a postcode in the Shrewsbury district in the UK. The SY7 postcode is in the Shrewsbury District Council area. The post town for the SY7 postcode is Shrewsbury, and the postcode district is SY7.
The postcode SY7 covers a large area including the west central and north-western areas of Shrewsbury. These include the settlements of Annscroft, Abcott, Chirbury, Diddlebury, Eaton Constantine, High Hatton, Hopton Castle, Lee Brockhurst, Monkmoor, Moreton Corbet, Montford Bridge, and Sibdon Carwood. It is a mainly rural area, with many small villages and farms, but also a few larger towns and villages.
The SY7 postcode comprises four postcodes in total, each covering a separate geographical area. The postcodes are SY7 0 (Annscroft), SY7 7 (Chirbury), SY7 8 (Diddlebury) and SY7 9 (Montford Bridge).
The terrain and landscape of the SY7 postcode area is quite varied. It includes high hills, woodland, and stretches of agricultural land as well. There are also a number of rivers and streams running through the area, including the Glove and Mydleton Brooks, the Mydleton Stream, and the Ounley Brook. Historically, SY7 had a mainly agricultural economy with sheep and dairy farming being the main pursuits.
The population of SY7 postcode area is quite small; it is estimated that at the time of the 2011 census, the population was only around 4,500 people. Of these, the majority were over the age of 65. The wide variety of amenities in the postcode region reflects its rural nature. Amenities include a number of country pubs, churches, village and town halls, and a primary school in Annscroft.
The SY7 postcode area is a rural area with a growing population, which is well served by a variety of amenities. It is home to many small villages and farms, as well as several larger towns and villages. Its main economic activity is still mainly agricultural, although there are small pockets of industry in the area. The area is also home to many streams and rivers, as well as woods and hills.
Demographics
Shropshire
SY7 is located in the county of Shropshire, in England.
Shropshire has a total population of 486,300, making it the 42nd largest county in the UK.
Shropshire has a total area of 1346 square miles, and a population density of 139 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | SY7 |
| Postal Town | Shrewsbury |
| MSOA Name | Shropshire 037 |
| LSOA Name | Shropshire 037A |
| County | Shropshire |
| Region | Shropshire |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Shropshire |
| Area Classification | Largely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%) |
SY7 Electoral Wards
The postal region of SY7, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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PM, Lydbury North
Wednesday, November 7, 2018
A quiet and rural village with few amenities. The local pub, The Powys Arms serves some nice food but it's rather average. Takes quite some time to get to any larger towns, although Bishops Castle, Clun and Ludlow aren't too far away if you've got a car, which is essential if you live here.
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 22% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.