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This is a profile for the central postcode in Shrewsbury which is SY1 2PF. Neighbourhood profiles vary significantly from postcode to postcode.

Often, many of the people who live in this sort of postcode will be low income singles living in small rented flats.

Geographically neighbourhoods fitting this profile occur in various locations including Canterbury, seaside towns such as Torquay and Blackpool, and Scottish towns such as Dundee, Galashiels, and Paisley.

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Schools

Find out the performance data, locations and contact details of your local schools. All the vital information you need to help make educational decisions for your children.
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Crime

The West Mercia Constabulary force is responsible for policing the Shrewsbury and Atcham Council local authority area.
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Council tax

The average council tax per household in Shropshire council is £1,174.00, compared to an average in England of £1,278.93.
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Local news

Flood warnings to remain in place

21/11/2009 11:21:37

Environment Agency flood watch warnings remain in place on the River Severn as well as the River Wye in Herefordshire.
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Murder conviction following fire

20/11/2009 20:49:40

A 22-year-old man is convicted of murdering a man who died after a fire at his home in December last year.
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More time to quiz conspiracy trio

20/11/2009 12:29:59

Police have a further 12 hours to question three men arrested over a suspected murder conspiracy in Shropshire.
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Flood plans dropped from scheme

19/11/2009 13:07:33

Plans which could have included a flood prevention scheme in a new relief road in Shrewsbury are dropped.
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Council names new leader

20/11/2009 10:15:05

Hull City Council appoints a new chief executive after her predecessor left in September to lead Shropshire Council.
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New figures on swine flu deaths

19/11/2009 20:46:24

Four more people with swine flu have died in the West Midlands region over the last week, health experts reveal.
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Afternoon peak rail fares come in

19/11/2009 17:33:32

Rail passengers on lines across the West Midlands region are to pay more to travel by train from the new year.
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Arrests over abandoned chemicals

19/11/2009 13:51:24

Three men are arrested after dangerous chemicals were dumped in remote areas across three counties including Shropshire.
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How to contact us

04/02/2008 13:07:22

How to contact BBC News Interactive Shropshire
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More news sites

19/10/2004 08:37:18

Other internet news sources for the area
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Wedding dream

17/11/2009 15:59:41

A charity wedding for a deserving military couple
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Railway Stations

Shrewsbury (0.61 miles away), Arriva Trains Wales

Yorton (6.51 miles away), Arriva Trains Wales

Wem (9.98 miles away), Arriva Trains Wales

Wellington (10.37 miles away), London Midland

Church Stretton (12.37 miles away), Arriva Trains Wales

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