SY4 1EB is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Montford Bridge in Shropshire. Administratively it sits within Tern ward and the Shrewsbury and Atcham constituency.
For serious buyers, SY4 1EB is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 76% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £358k.
Census 2021 statistics for SY4 1EB are sourced from Output Area E00147518 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SY4 1EB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SY4 1EB.
347
43
£ 44,400 /yr
50%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SY4 1EB spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. £358k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY4 1EB. The average age is 43.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 200,000
3 sales · Mean £ 294,350
Terraced
£ 205,000
1 sales · Mean £ 205,000
Semi-Detached
£ 278,000
1 sales · Mean £ 278,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SY4 1EB has low crime rates — 11 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.
school Local Schools
Bicton CofE Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Wingfield Arms0.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Preston Montford Field Centre0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shrewsbury6.6 km
- Yorton11.2 km
- Wem16.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SY41EB · Data under Open Government Licence