Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

SY4 1BZ House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

309

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 44,400 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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9/10
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1/10
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3/10
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3/10
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5/10
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1/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SY4 1BZ's 66% ownership and 43-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

SY4 1BZ is a safe, established residential area located 0.6km from Nesscliffe in Shropshire. Administratively it sits within Loton ward and the Shrewsbury and Atcham constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SY4 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00147522 (shared with 13 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 1BZ. The average age is 43.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

SY4 1BZ has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1

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St Andrew's CofE Primary School

Good67 pupils0.7 km

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Nesscliffe Service Station0.7 km
  • Nesscliffe Services0.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Old Three Pigeons0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yorton13.3 km
  • Shrewsbury13.5 km
  • Gobowen15.6 km