Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

SY4 1BJ House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-07 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

206

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Avg Age

46

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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

No single demographic signal dominates SY4 1BJ — age 46, 83% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £450k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

SY4 1BJ 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.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SY4, SY4 1BJ offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 83% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £450k.

Census 2021 statistics for SY4 1BJ 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 1BJ. 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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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 450,000

7 sales · Mean £ 466,428

Semi-Detached

£ 278,400

1 sales · Mean £ 278,400

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)

SY4 1BJ 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

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St Andrew's CofE Primary School

Good67 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Nesscliffe Service Station0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Old Three Pigeons0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Compass Group At Nesscliffe Training Camp0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shrewsbury13.1 km
  • Yorton13.8 km
  • Gobowen16.6 km