Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

BROOKSIDE COTTAGES, SY4 1BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOKSIDE COTTAGES, SY4 1BW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-10 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

428

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 45,500 /yr

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Employed

45%

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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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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5/10
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6/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SY4 1BW's 71% ownership and 50-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

SY4 1BW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Brookside Cottages, 0.3km from Pentre in Shropshire. Administratively it sits within Llanymynech ward and the North Shropshire constituency.

For families considering a move, SY4 1BW represents 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. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £135k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for SY4 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00147236 (shared with 24 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 1BW. The average age is 49.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.1%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed0.2%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 135,000

2 sales · Mean £ 135,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

SY4 1BW has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shrewsbury13.7 km
  • Yorton15.0 km
  • Gobowen16.9 km