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.
HIGH STREET, SY4 5DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, SY4 5DP.
235
43
£ 38,100 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
The Thomas Adams School
St Peter's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Best Efes Limited0.1 km
- Fry-Days0.3 km
- Jade House Takeaway0.2 km
- Wems Kitchen0.1 km
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: SY45DP · Data under Open Government Licence