Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

WILLOW PLACE, SY4 4JB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLOW PLACE, SY4 4JB.

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

284

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 49,400 /yr

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Employed

43%

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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4/10
workEmployment
5/10
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2/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SY4 4JB — age 50, 88% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £210k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 27.0% year-on-year.

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

SY4 4JB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Willow Place, 0.8km from Shawbury in Shropshire. Administratively it sits within Shawbury ward and the North Shropshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £210k, up 27.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SY4 4JB are sourced from Output Area E00147101 (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 4JB. The average age is 49.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 28%
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

£ 235,000

1 sales · Mean £ 235,000

Semi-Detached

£ 185,000

1 sales · Mean £ 185,000

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

SY4 4JB has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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St Marys CofE Primary School

Good268 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • The Midcounties Co-Operative0.8 km
  • Zaika Lounge0.7 km
  • Woods Of Shawbury Traditional Butchers0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Grove Farm Leisure0.3 km
  • Pipers Cafe @ Shawbury Garden Centre0.8 km
  • The Bakery Shawbury0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Great Wall Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Mammoth0.8 km
  • Shawbury Fish Bar0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Elephant And Castle0.7 km
  • The Fox & Hounds0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yorton6.7 km
  • Wem9.2 km
  • Shrewsbury11.0 km