Is SY4 1BQ a safe place to live?

Yes, SY4 1BQ is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 8 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of SY4 1BQ?

The population for the SY4 1BQ area is approximately 251 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

SY4 1BQ House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-09 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

251

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Avg Age

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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.

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10/10

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9/10

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1/10

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7/10

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3/10

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7/10

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1/10

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6/10

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1/10

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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 66% owner-occupation and average age 49, SY4 1BQ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

SY4 1BQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.3km from Shrawardine in Shropshire. Administratively it sits within Loton ward and the Shrewsbury and Atcham constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SY4 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00147524 (shared with 16 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 1BQ. The average age is 48.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%

Asian / British Asian0.4%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

52%Active

FT: 33%

Unemployed: 1%

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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)

SY4 1BQ has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary1

Violence and sexual offences1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Shrewsbury9.7 km
Yorton13.4 km
Wem18.0 km