Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

HOLYHEAD ROAD, SY4 1AY House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

309

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Avg Age

43

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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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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9/10
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1/10
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3/10
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3/10
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5/10
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1/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

SY4 1AY is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £332k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 62.9% year-on-year.

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

SY4 1AY is a safe, established residential area on Holyhead Road, 1.2km from Kinton in Shropshire. Administratively it sits within Loton ward and the Shrewsbury and Atcham constituency.

For families considering a move, SY4 1AY represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £332k, down 62.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SY4 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00147522 (shared with 13 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 1AY. The average age is 43.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 485,000

3 sales · Mean £ 441,666

Terraced

£ 180,000

1 sales · Mean £ 180,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SY4 1AY has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Buttybox0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yorton13.6 km
  • Gobowen14.4 km
  • Shrewsbury14.6 km