Is SY4 1DP a safe place to live?

Yes, SY4 1DP is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 7 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in SY4 1DP?

The average property price in SY4 1DP is currently around £252k.

What is the population of SY4 1DP?

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

Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

RIDGEWOOD ROAD, SY4 1DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIDGEWOOD ROAD, SY4 1DP.

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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 1DP 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

SY4 1DP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 79% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

SY4 1DP is a safe, established residential area on Ridgewood Road, 0.3km from Nesscliffe 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £252k.

Census 2021 statistics for SY4 1DP 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 1DP. 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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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 208,000

9 sales · Mean £ 217,543

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

SY4 1DP has low crime rates — 7 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 offences4

Criminal damage and arson1

Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

St Andrew's CofE Primary School

Good67 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby

DM Brisbourne Farm Shop1.0 km
Nesscliffe Service Station0.4 km
Nesscliffe Services0.3 km

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

The Old Three Pigeons0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Yorton13.1 km
Shrewsbury13.2 km
Gobowen15.8 km