Is SY4 1BH a safe place to live?

Yes, SY4 1BH is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 14 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of SY4 1BH?

The population for the SY4 1BH area is approximately 206 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

SY4 1BH House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

206

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 44,400 /yr

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Employed

49%

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. 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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2/10

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6/10

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1/10

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8/10

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6/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SY4 1BH spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

SY4 1BH is a safe, established residential area located 0.1km from Wilcott in Wilcott. Administratively it sits within Loton ward and the Shrewsbury and Atcham constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SY4 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00147520 (shared with 6 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 1BH. The average age is 46.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.5%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

49%Active

FT: 33%

Unemployed: 0%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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

SY4 1BH has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2

Anti-social behaviour1

school Local Schools

St Andrew's CofE Primary School

Good67 pupils1.1 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby

Compass Group At Nesscliffe Training Camp0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Shrewsbury13.1 km
Yorton14.0 km
Gobowen16.7 km