Is SY4 1BY a safe place to live?

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

How much do houses cost in SY4 1BY?

The average property price in SY4 1BY is currently around £527k.

What is the population of SY4 1BY?

The population for the SY4 1BY area is approximately 476 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

SY4 1BY House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

476

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 44,400 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SY4 1BY 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.

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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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3/10

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8/10

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1/10

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7/10

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3/10

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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SY4 1BY combines high owner-occupation (79%), strong property values (£527k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

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

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SY4, SY4 1BY offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £527k.

Census 2021 statistics for SY4 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00147521 (shared with 22 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 1BY. 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%

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

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Detached

£ 477,500

4 sales · Mean £ 474,375

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

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

Violence and sexual offences5

Criminal damage and arson1

Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

St Andrew's CofE Primary School

Good67 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby

DM Brisbourne Farm Shop0.8 km
Nesscliffe Service Station0.3 km
Nesscliffe Services0.5 km

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

The Old Three Pigeons0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Yorton12.9 km
Shrewsbury13.1 km
Gobowen16.0 km