SY4 1BB is a safe, established residential area on Lymore Close, 0.3km from Wilcott in Wilcott. Administratively it sits within Loton ward and the Shrewsbury and Atcham constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SY4, SY4 1BB offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 83% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £372k.
Census 2021 statistics for SY4 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00147520 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LYMORE CLOSE, SY4 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LYMORE CLOSE, SY4 1BB.
206
46
£ 44,400 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SY4 1BB — age 46, 83% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £372k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY4 1BB. The average age is 46.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 350,000
3 sales · Mean £ 344,333
Detached
£ 440,000
1 sales · Mean £ 440,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)
SY4 1BB has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Andrew's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Compass Group At Nesscliffe Training Camp0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shrewsbury13.3 km
- Yorton14.1 km
- Gobowen16.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SY41BB · Data under Open Government Licence