Postcode SY5 8JB (Shropshire)

Map showing SY5 8JB and nearby postcodes

The postcode SY5 8JB is located in Shropshire It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. SY5 8JB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

SY5 8JB is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.7 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of SY5 8JB as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.

The closest road name to SY5 8JB is Hinton Lane which is centered 1.12 km away.

The nearest bus stop is Junction and is 1.06 km away.

The closest primary school to SY5 8JB (for ages 11 and under) is Pontesbury CofE Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on October 15, 2014. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Westbury School.

The local pub for residents of SY5 8JB is BALLYMARTIN INN LTD and is 10.7 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on February 20, 2016. The nearest takeaway food is available from SILVERCOVE CHIPVAN and is 10.22 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on May 30, 2019.

100% of residents have broadband access of 2-5 Mbps.

Policing for SY5 8JB is covered by the West Mercia police force association and Shropshire County is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to SY5 8JB and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to SY5 8JB, and the approximate distance away.

Hinton Lane 1.12 km
B4386 9.68 km
A458 12.43 km
A495 20.24 km
A488 22.24 km
A5 29.84 km
A470 44.12 km
A449 71.39 km
A41 81.88 km
A6 98.44 km
A38 122.08 km
M6 123.09 km
A1 156.05 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode SY5 8JB

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from SY5 8JB - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Mary Webb School and Science College 2.4 km
Pontesbury CofE Primary School Outstanding
(October 15, 2014)
2.53 km
St Thomas and St Anne CofE Primary School Good
(January 16, 2018)
2.64 km
The Fitzroy Academy 3.02 km
Longden CofE Primary School Good
(November 22, 2017)
3.92 km
Minsterley Primary School Good
(July 12, 2018)
4.74 km
Trinity CofE Primary School Good
(February 28, 2017)
4.98 km
Westbury School 5.43 km
Oxon CofE Primary School Outstanding
(May 13, 2016)
6.85 km
Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School 6.96 km
Radbrook Primary School Good
(January 9, 2020)
7.51 km
The Henslow and Evolution School Outstanding
(March 28, 2019)
7.55 km
Bicton CofE Primary School and Nursery Requires improvement
(September 22, 2021)
7.63 km
Meole Brace School 7.76 km
The Priory School Outstanding
(June 14, 2013)
7.94 km
Meole Brace Church of England Primary and Nursery Good
(November 13, 2019)
7.99 km
Woodfield Infant School 8.24 km
St George's Junior School 8.24 km
St Edward's CofE Primary School 8.57 km
Shrewsbury School 8.68 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SY5 8JB - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
SILVERCOVE CHIPVAN Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
May 30, 2019
10.22 km
SILVERCOVE SHOP Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 8, 2019
10.22 km
The Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
June 8, 2021
10.22 km
MFV SIOBHAN Farmers/growers 5
Very Good
February 4, 2021
10.61 km
BALLYMARTIN INN LTD Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
February 20, 2016
10.7 km
The Royal Hill Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
July 15, 2021
10.84 km
Beer Hut Brewing Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 9, 2020
11.03 km
K T FISH Retailers - other 5
Very Good
May 12, 2021
11.03 km
KILKEEL ROYAL BRITISH LEGION CLUB Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 22, 2020
11.03 km
KILKEEL SEAFOODS (CANTEEN) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 6, 2020
11.03 km
MFV Nicola Joanne Farmers/growers 5
Very Good
February 4, 2021
11.03 km
MFV Our Grace Farmers/growers 5
Very Good
October 4, 2021
11.03 km
NEPTUNES LARDER Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 22, 2021
11.03 km
OH SO LEAN LTD (EC) Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
January 20, 2021
11.03 km
PROVIDER N434 Farmers/growers 4
Good
September 19, 2019
11.03 km
Sea Source Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 16, 2021
11.03 km
THE OYSTER BAR Other catering premises 5
Very Good
May 14, 2018
11.03 km
Two Brothers Farmers/growers 5
Very Good
June 19, 2019
11.03 km
CRANMORE BED AND BREAKFAST Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
February 26, 2020
11.07 km
Seaview Camp Centre Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
January 24, 2022
11.17 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SY5 8JB - Data from Apr 2022

Junction Bus Stop/Station 1.06 km
Junction Bus Stop/Station 1.08 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SY5 8JB - Data from Dec 2021

Hinton Plantation Woodland Or Forest 573 m
Newton Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.48 km
Radlith Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.52 km
Lingcroft Coppice Woodland Or Forest 2.72 km
Lingcroft Pool Inland Water 2.77 km
The Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.97 km
Oakshall Coppice Woodland Or Forest 2.98 km
Slang Coppice Woodland Or Forest 2.98 km
Long Coppice Woodland Or Forest 3.01 km
Pontesford Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.18 km
Happy Valley Valley 3.24 km
The Rough Woodland Or Forest 3.3 km
Earl's Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.41 km
Buck's Coppice Woodland Or Forest 3.45 km
Longden Coppice Woodland Or Forest 3.5 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for SY5 8JB - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 100%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country England
Latitude 52.66869500
Longitude -2.87671400
OS Easting 340810
OS Northing 0308248
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
21920
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

West Mercia

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Shrewsbury and Atcham
Electoral Ward Rea Valley
Local Authority District Shropshire
Region / Government Office Region West Midlands
European Electoral Region West Midlands
Local Enterprise Partnership Primary: The Marches
Secondary:
Local Learning and Skills Council Shropshire

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E06000051
Travel To Work Area Shrewsbury

NHS

NHS England Region Midlands
Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Shropshire County
Cancer Alliance West Midlands
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
West Midlands
Sustainability and Transformation
Partnership
Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin CCG

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Rural residents
Group: Farming communities
Subgroup: Agricultural communities
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings
Built-Up Area (pseudo) England (not covered)
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33021899
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Shropshire 026
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Shropshire 026D
Output Area / Small Area 1A3