SY4 1DF is a safe, established residential area on The Crescent, 0.3km from Nesscliffe in Shropshire. Administratively it sits within Loton ward and the Shrewsbury and Atcham constituency.
For families considering a move, SY4 1DF represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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. Property: Average house prices are around £220k.
Census 2021 statistics for SY4 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00147522 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE CRESCENT, SY4 1DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE CRESCENT, SY4 1DF.
309
43
£ 44,400 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SY4 1DF is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY4 1DF. The average age is 43.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 192,925
2 sales · Mean £ 192,925
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
SY4 1DF 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.
school Local Schools
St Andrew's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- DM Brisbourne Farm Shop1.0 km
- Nesscliffe Service Station0.4 km
- Nesscliffe Services0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Old Three Pigeons0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Yorton12.9 km
- Shrewsbury13.2 km
- Gobowen15.8 km
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Postcode Profile: SY41DF · Data under Open Government Licence