SY4 3AA is a sought-after residential area on Hencote Lane, 1.1km from Oldheath in Shrewsbury. Administratively it sits within Bagley ward and the Shrewsbury and Atcham constituency.
For serious buyers, SY4 3AA is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents average 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 82% 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 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 3AA are sourced from Output Area E00147308 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HENCOTE LANE, SY4 3AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HENCOTE LANE, SY4 3AA.
259
52
£ 44,400 /yr
45%
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
SY4 3AA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 82% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY4 3AA. The average age is 52.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
SY4 3AA has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Keystone Academy
Grange Primary School
Mount Pleasant Primary
Greenacres Primary School
Greenfields Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Hencote0.0 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Snax Fish Bar0.7 km
- Peking Garden0.7 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Mid Counties Co-Op0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Steam Wagon Inn0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shrewsbury2.4 km
- Yorton8.5 km
- Wem13.9 km
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Postcode Profile: SY43AA · Data under Open Government Licence