Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

SY4 3QE House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

317

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 44,400 /yr

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Employed

50%

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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8/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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5/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

SY4 3QE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 75% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £357k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 8.6% year-on-year.

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

SY4 3QE is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from Merrington in Shropshire. Administratively it sits within Tern ward and the Shrewsbury and Atcham constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SY4, SY4 3QE offers 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 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 75% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £357k, up 8.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SY4 3QE are sourced from Output Area E00147529 (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 3QE. The average age is 46.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.6%
Asian / British Asian4.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 37%
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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 380,000

1 sales · Mean £ 380,000

Detached

£ 350,000

5 sales · Mean £ 360,000

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

SY4 3QE has low crime rates — 9 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 offences2
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Bomere Heath CofE Primary School

Good125 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Lake View Cafe@Merrington Fisheries0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yorton4.6 km
  • Shrewsbury8.4 km
  • Wem9.5 km