Bailey Head is in Oswestry and in Shropshire district. SY11 1PZ is located in the Oswestry South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Shropshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bailey Head, Oswestry, SY11 1PZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY11 1QD, SY11 2NL, SY11 1PU, SY11 1QE, SY11 1QG, SY11 2NF, SY11 1JS, SY11 1JU, SY11 1JN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SY11 1PZ is primarily male, with 61.2% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 38.8% | 38.8% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -12.2% |
| Male | 61.2% | 61.2% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 12.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SY11 1PZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 50% | 55.4% | 5.4% | 37.9% | 17.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.6% | 21.9% | -5.7% | 44.2% | -22.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 5.4% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Divorced | 15.6% | 16.1% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 7.0% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 1.3% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.4% | 41.2% | 2.8% | 48.4% | -7.2% |
| Good health | 39.7% | 40.4% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 6.8% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 12.4% | -4.5% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 4.8% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.3% | 24.6% | 4.3% | 18.2% | 6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 12.9% | -5.9% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 13.8% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 5.4% | 0.2% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 21.4% | 12.0% | 16.9% | 4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.9% | 20.5% | -1.4% | 33.8% | -13.3% |
| Other | 8.3% | 1.3% | -7.0% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 0.7% | 3.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 93.2% | 80.9% | -12.3% | 81.4% | -0.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other | 1.4% | 4.4% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 65.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 65.7% | -14.2% | 83.2% | -17.5% |
| European Union | 14.6% | 25.5% | 10.9% | 6.1% | 19.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 6.8% | 4.1% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.5% | 65.7% | -12.8% | 83.2% | -17.5% |
| 10+ Years | 8.7% | 10.8% | 2.1% | 9.8% | 1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.9% | 7.6% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 10% | 7.7% | 2.2% | 7.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 6% | 1.4% | 1.9% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.7% | 76.7% | -17.0% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 20.2% | 1.5% | 18.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 12.1% | 13.5% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.3% | 37.2% | -0.9% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Sikh | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bailey Head was 780.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 1612.2% higher than the Gobowen, Selattyn and Weston Rhyn average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bailey Head has the highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Gobowen, Selattyn and Weston Rhyn and the 5th highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 378.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Eagles Inn Bailey Head, Oswestry, Shropshire Other, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2016-03-01 | £177,962 |
SY11 1PZ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SY11 1PZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Other | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside Primary School Gittin Street , SY11 1DT | 3out of 4 | 619 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Oswald's Catholic Primary School Upper Brook Street , SY11 2TG | 3out of 4 | 724 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery Middleton Road , SY11 2LF | 2out of 4 | 1,014 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows Primary School Harlech Road , SY11 2EA | 3out of 4 | 1,397 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morda CofE Primary School Morda , SY10 9NR | 2out of 4 | 2,443 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Marches School Morda Road , SY11 2AR | 3out of 4 | 1,073 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oswestry School Upper Brook Street , SY11 2TL | - not rated | 817 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwen College Whittington Road , Gobowen SY11 3JA | - not rated | 3,896 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raya's Kitchen | Powis Market Hall, Bailey Head | 50 yd | |
| Hatters | Powis Market Hall, Bailey Head | 50 yd | |
| The Courtyard Tea Rooms | Courtyard Cafe, 5 Griffin Courtyard | 65 yd | |
| Aroma Cafe Bar Limited | 22 Bailey Street, Oswestry | 81 yd | |
| Fat Rabbit | 39 Bailey Street, Oswestry | 83 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bailey Head | Bailey Head, Oswestry | 1 yd | |
| The Griffin Inn | Albion Hill, Oswestry | 13 yd | |
| The Warren | 2 Albion Hill, Oswestry | 13 yd | |
| 56 | 5 Leg Street, Oswestry | 52 yd | |
| The Craft Union Pub Company Ltd | The George, Bailey Street | 83 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inaraa Takeaway | 1 Bailey Head, Oswestry | 1 yd | |
| Oswestry Kebab House | Gwilliam House, 8 Albion Hill | 13 yd | |
| Kwang Tung | 2 Beatrice Street, Oswestry | 99 yd | |
| Chicos | Chicos Takeaway, 22 Beatrice Street | 99 yd | |
| Tams Noodle Bar | 8 - 10 New Street, Oswestry | 136 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Oswald Road | 144 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 18 English Walls, Oswestry | 290 yd | |
| Co-Op Late Shop | Co-operative Foodstore, Supermarket | 646 yd | |
| Lidl | 70 Victoria Road, Oswestry | 895 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ex Servicemens Club 33A 33A BAILEY STREET | 69 yd | |
| Zest Ladies Health And Fitness FITNESS CENTRE AND PREMISES FITNESS CENTRE AND PREMISES CONEY GREEN | health and fitness suite | 242 yd |
| Bodytech Health Club (Oswestry) (Closed) Market Gate Market Gate Salop Road | health and fitness suite | 250 yd |
| Wynnstay Coach House Health & Fitness Club CHURCH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 461 yd |
| Gatacre Playing Fields Gatacre Avenue | grass pitches | 772 yd |
| Oswestry School Upper Brook Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 860 yd |
| Marches School MORDA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,078 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.