Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

BARKLEY STREET, SY4 2FG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARKLEY STREET, SY4 2FG.

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Population

554

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 47,800 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SY4 2FG 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.

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8/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

SY4 2FG is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £260k, 83% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

SY4 2FG is a sought-after residential area on Barkley Street, 0.3km from Prescott in Baschurch. Administratively it sits within Ruyton and Baschurch ward and the North Shropshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SY4, SY4 2FG offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 83% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £260k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for SY4 2FG are sourced from Output Area E00187282 (shared with 13 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 2FG. The average age is 40.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian0.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 37%
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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 230,000

5 sales · Mean £ 231,990

Semi-Detached

£ 209,997

2 sales · Mean £ 209,997

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SY4 2FG 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.

Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Baschurch CofE Primary School

Good199 pupils0.7 km
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The Corbet School

Good745 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • New Inn Baschurch0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Admiral Spice0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Baschurch Fish Bar1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Moor Farm Shop0.8 km
  • Spar0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yorton8.3 km
  • Shrewsbury11.0 km
  • Wem12.0 km