Is SY4 3AP a safe place to live?

Yes, SY4 3AP is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 3 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of SY4 3AP?

The population for the SY4 3AP area is approximately 285 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

SY4 3AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SY4 3AP.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-07 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

285

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 44,400 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10

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6/10

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1/10

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10/10

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2/10

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6/10

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1/10

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3/10

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4/10

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Area Character

SY4 3AP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 41% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

SY4 3AP is a safe, established residential area located 0.6km from Leaton in Shropshire. Administratively it sits within Tern ward and the Shrewsbury and Atcham constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SY4 3AP are sourced from Output Area E00147528 (shared with 21 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 3AP. The average age is 45.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.3%

Asian / British Asian0.3%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

60%Active

FT: 39%

Unemployed: 1%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)

SY4 3AP has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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school Local Schools

Bomere Heath CofE Primary School

Good125 pupils0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Yorton6.0 km
Shrewsbury6.1 km
Wem11.3 km