Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

HOLYHEAD ROAD, SY4 1AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLYHEAD ROAD, SY4 1AX.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

476

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 44,400 /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 1AX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SY4 1AX — age 44, 79% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £346k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 53.8% year-on-year.

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

SY4 1AX is a mixed residential area on Holyhead Road, 0.6km from Great Ness in Shropshire. Administratively it sits within Loton ward and the Shrewsbury and Atcham constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SY4, SY4 1AX offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 79% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Average house prices are around £346k, down 53.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SY4 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00147521 (shared with 22 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 1AX. The average age is 43.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 249,250

2 sales · Mean £ 249,250

Detached

£ 540,000

1 sales · Mean £ 540,000

school Local Schools

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St Andrew's CofE Primary School

Good67 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • DM Brisbourne Farm Shop0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shrewsbury11.6 km
  • Yorton12.3 km
  • Wem16.3 km