Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

BEECH GROVE, SY4 4LB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEECH GROVE, SY4 4LB.

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

228

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 49,400 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SY4 4LB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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6/10
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5/10
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4/10
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4/10
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4/10
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6/10
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1/10
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5/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SY4 4LB — age 55, 63% ownership, 5% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £425k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

SY4 4LB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Beech Grove, 0.4km from Shawbury in Shawbury. Administratively it sits within Shawbury ward and the North Shropshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. Average age 55 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £425k.

Census 2021 statistics for SY4 4LB are sourced from Output Area E00147094 (shared with 11 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 4LB. The average age is 55.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%
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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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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 372,475

6 sales · Mean £ 375,825

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

SY4 4LB has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences18
Anti-social behaviour7
Other theft6
Public order5
Bicycle theft1

school Local Schools

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St Marys CofE Primary School

Good268 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • The Midcounties Co-Operative0.3 km
  • Zaika Lounge0.3 km
  • Woods Of Shawbury Traditional Butchers0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Grove Farm Leisure0.1 km
  • Officers Mess0.8 km
  • The Bakery Shawbury0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

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

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Elephant And Castle0.3 km
  • The Fox & Hounds0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yorton6.3 km
  • Wem9.0 km
  • Shrewsbury10.7 km