Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

WILCOTT MARSH, SY4 1BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILCOTT MARSH, SY4 1BN.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

476

cake
Avg Age

44

payments
Avg Income

£ 44,400 /yr

work
Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

lightbulb

Index Insight: SY4 1BN 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.

shieldSafety
10/10
family_restroomFamily
9/10
favoriteHealth
1/10
workEmployment
9/10
diversity_3Diversity
3/10
paymentsAffluence
8/10
directions_transitTransit
1/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
trending_upInvestment
3/10
psychology

Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. SY4 1BN's low deprivation rank, 79% ownership, and £665k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £665k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

home £665,000 median price shield Safety 10/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SY4 1BN is a safe, established residential area on Wilcott Marsh, 0.4km from Wilcott Marsh in Shropshire. Administratively it sits within Loton ward and the Shrewsbury and Atcham constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SY4, SY4 1BN offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 79% 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 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £665k.

Census 2021 statistics for SY4 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00147521 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

open_in_new Open Interactive Map

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY4 1BN. 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%
lightbulb

Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

analytics Full Demographics Profile

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 665,000

1 sales · Mean £ 665,000

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

SY4 1BN has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

P

St Andrew's CofE Primary School

Good67 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Compass Group At Nesscliffe Training Camp0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shrewsbury12.6 km
  • Yorton13.6 km
  • Gobowen17.1 km