Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

MONTFORD LANE, SY4 1AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MONTFORD LANE, SY4 1AF.

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Population

251

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Avg Age

49

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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.

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10/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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Area Character

SY4 1AF is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 49 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

SY4 1AF is a mixed residential area on Montford Lane, 0.9km from Shrawardine 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.



Census 2021 statistics for SY4 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00147524 (shared with 16 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 1AF. The average age is 48.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shrewsbury9.0 km
  • Yorton13.0 km
  • Wem17.7 km