Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

SY4 1JG House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

315

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 45,500 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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10/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SY4 1JG — age 47, 76% ownership, 23% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

SY4 1JG is a mixed residential area located 0.2km from Shotatton in Shropshire. Administratively it sits within Ruyton and Baschurch ward and the North Shropshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.



Census 2021 statistics for SY4 1JG are sourced from Output Area E00147259 (shared with 25 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 1JG. The average age is 46.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gobowen12.4 km
  • Yorton13.6 km
  • Shrewsbury16.1 km