Is SY4 3FA a safe place to live?

Yes, SY4 3FA is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 8 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in SY4 3FA?

The average property price in SY4 3FA is currently around £697k.

What is the population of SY4 3FA?

The population for the SY4 3FA area is approximately 338 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

BRIDGEWATER PLACE, SY4 3FA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIDGEWATER PLACE, SY4 3FA.

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Population

338

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 47,800 /yr

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Employed

49%

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.

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8/10

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8/10

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1/10

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7/10

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1/10

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7/10

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2/10

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9/10

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2/10

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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. SY4 3FA's low deprivation rank, 85% ownership, and £697k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

SY4 3FA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Bridgewater Place, 0.2km from Harmer Hill in Harmer Hill. Administratively it sits within The Meres ward and the North Shropshire constituency.

For serious buyers, SY4 3FA is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 85% 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: Prices average £697k.

Census 2021 statistics for SY4 3FA are sourced from Output Area E00146997 (shared with 18 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 3FA. The average age is 51.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%

Asian / British Asian0.6%

Black / African / Caribbean0.3%

Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

49%Active

FT: 32%

Unemployed: 1%

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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 495,000

11 sales · Mean £ 510,454

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

SY4 3FA has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences5

Burglary1

Possession of weapons1

Public order1

Theft from the person1

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

Bridgewater Arms0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Yorton2.1 km
Wem7.3 km
Shrewsbury9.2 km