Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

DARBY CLOSE, SY4 1DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DARBY CLOSE, SY4 1DN.

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

476

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Avg Age

44

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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 1DN 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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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

A sought-after, premium postcode. SY4 1DN's low deprivation rank, 79% ownership, and £575k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £575k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

SY4 1DN is a safe, established residential area on Darby Close, 0.4km from Nesscliff in Shropshire. Administratively it sits within Loton ward and the Shrewsbury and Atcham constituency.

For serious buyers, SY4 1DN is 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 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £575k.

Census 2021 statistics for SY4 1DN 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 1DN. 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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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 495,000

12 sales · Mean £ 470,083

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

SY4 1DN has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

school Local Schools

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St Andrew's CofE Primary School

Good67 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • DM Brisbourne Farm Shop0.3 km
  • Nesscliffe Service Station0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Old Three Pigeons0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Compass Group At Nesscliffe Training Camp1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shrewsbury12.6 km
  • Yorton13.0 km
  • Gobowen16.6 km