SY4 2AL is a mixed residential area located 0.6km from Westonwharf in Shropshire. Administratively it sits within The Meres ward and the North Shropshire constituency.
For families considering a move, SY4 2AL represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Census 2021 statistics for SY4 2AL are sourced from Output Area E00147000 (shared with 34 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SY4 2AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SY4 2AL.
522
48
£ 47,800 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SY4 2AL 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SY4 2AL — age 48, 80% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY4 2AL. The average age is 48.3. 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.
school Local Schools
Weston Lullingfields CofE School
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Yorton9.0 km
- Wem10.4 km
- Gobowen13.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SY42AL · Data under Open Government Licence