Is SY4 1AQ a safe place to live?

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

What is the population of SY4 1AQ?

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

Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

THE CRITT, SY4 1AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE CRITT, SY4 1AQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-09 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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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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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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Area Character

SY4 1AQ 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 · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SY4 1AQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Critt, 0.1km from Shrawardine in Shropshire. Administratively it sits within Loton ward and the Shrewsbury and Atcham constituency.

For families considering a move, SY4 1AQ 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.

Census 2021 statistics for SY4 1AQ 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 1AQ. 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.

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

SY4 1AQ 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

Shrewsbury10.0 km
Yorton13.7 km
Wem18.2 km