How much do houses cost in SY4 1AP?

The average property price in SY4 1AP is currently around £540k.

What is the population of SY4 1AP?

The population for the SY4 1AP area is approximately 476 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

ALDERTON COTTAGE, SY4 1AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALDERTON COTTAGE, SY4 1AP.

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Population

476

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 44,400 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SY4 1AP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10

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3/10

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Area Character

SY4 1AP is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £540k, 79% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SY4 1AP is a mixed residential area on Alderton Cottage, 0.4km from Wilcott Marsh in Shropshire. Administratively it sits within Loton ward and the Shrewsbury and Atcham constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SY4, SY4 1AP offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 79% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Prices average £540k.

Census 2021 statistics for SY4 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00147521 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY4 1AP. The average age is 43.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%

Asian / British Asian0.6%

Black / African / Caribbean0.2%

Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

59%Active

FT: 42%

Unemployed: 2%

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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 540,000

2 sales · Mean £ 540,000

Terraced

£ 180,000

1 sales · Mean £ 180,000

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Shrewsbury12.0 km
Yorton13.5 km
Wem17.5 km