Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

SY4 1AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SY4 1AR.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

476

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Avg Age

44

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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 1AR 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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10/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SY4 1AR — age 44, 79% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

SY4 1AR is a mixed residential area located 0.2km from Wilcott Marsh in Shropshire. Administratively it sits within Loton ward and the Shrewsbury and Atcham constituency.

For families considering a move, SY4 1AR represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.



Census 2021 statistics for SY4 1AR 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 1AR. 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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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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school Local Schools

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St Andrew's CofE Primary School

Good67 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • DM Brisbourne Farm Shop0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Compass Group At Nesscliffe Training Camp1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shrewsbury12.1 km
  • Yorton13.2 km
  • Wem17.1 km