Is SY4 1AJ a safe place to live?

Yes, SY4 1AJ is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 8 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in SY4 1AJ?

The average property price in SY4 1AJ is currently around £510k.

What is the population of SY4 1AJ?

The population for the SY4 1AJ area is approximately 251 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

SY4 1AJ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

251

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Avg Age

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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 1AJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £510k, 66% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £510k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SY4 1AJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.4km from Shrawardine in Shropshire. Administratively it sits within Loton ward and the Shrewsbury and Atcham constituency.

For families considering a move, SY4 1AJ represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £510k.

Census 2021 statistics for SY4 1AJ 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 1AJ. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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£ 510,000

1 sales · Mean £ 510,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)

SY4 1AJ has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary1

Violence and sexual offences1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Shrewsbury10.2 km
Yorton13.6 km
Wem18.1 km