SY4 1BG is a safe, established residential area on Kingsway, 0.4km from Nesscliff in Wilcott. Administratively it sits within Loton ward and the Shrewsbury and Atcham constituency.
For families considering a move, SY4 1BG represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £289k, up 3.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SY4 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00147520 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KINGSWAY, SY4 1BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGSWAY, SY4 1BG.
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SY4 1BG spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 3.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY4 1BG. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 175,000
10 sales · Mean £ 218,515
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)
SY4 1BG has low crime rates — 2 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
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- DM Brisbourne Farm Shop0.8 km
- Nesscliffe Service Station0.5 km
- Nesscliffe Services0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Old Three Pigeons0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Compass Group At Nesscliffe Training Camp0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shrewsbury13.0 km
- Yorton13.4 km
- Gobowen16.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SY41BG · Data under Open Government Licence