Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

HIGH STREET, SY4 5DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, SY4 5DP.

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Population

235

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 38,100 /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 5DP represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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3/10
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2/10
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3/10
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4/10
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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SY4 5DP spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

SY4 5DP is a safe, established residential area on High Street, 0.5km from Wem in Wem. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Wem ward and the North Shropshire constituency.

This is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SY4 5DP are sourced from Output Area E00147122 (shared with 14 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 5DP. The average age is 42.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.8%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SY4 5DP has low crime rates — 47 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences63
Anti-social behaviour35
Shoplifting18
Criminal damage and arson11
Public order8

school Local Schools

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The Thomas Adams School

Good1221 pupils0.5 km
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St Peter's CofE Primary School

Good435 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Dickin Arms0.1 km
  • Castle Hotel0.2 km
  • Hawkestone Arms0.5 km
  • Old Post Office0.1 km
  • White Lion Inn0.2 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Like Mama Used To Make0.2 km
  • The Warbling Tit0.1 km
  • Chicos Mediterranean Express0.3 km
  • Shabab0.0 km
  • The Old Rectory0.5 km
  • + 5 more
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Best Efes Limited0.1 km
  • Fry-Days0.3 km
  • Jade House Takeaway0.2 km
  • Wems Kitchen0.1 km
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Co-Op0.3 km
  • Sweets & Treats0.2 km
  • The Fruitful Deli0.2 km
  • The Pastry Box0.1 km
  • Dedman's Stores Ltd0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Aston Lodge B&B0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wem0.5 km
  • Yorton5.2 km
  • Prees5.5 km