SY4 5EW is a safe, established residential area on Malt House Cottages, 0.3km from Shrubbery Gardens in Wem. Administratively it sits within Wem ward and the North Shropshire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £147k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for SY4 5EW are sourced from Output Area E00147112 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MALT HOUSE COTTAGES, SY4 5EW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MALT HOUSE COTTAGES, SY4 5EW.
476
36
£ 38,100 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SY4 5EW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SY4 5EW's 56% ownership and 36-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY4 5EW. The average age is 35.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 147,500
3 sales · Mean £ 144,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SY4 5EW has low crime rates — 41 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.
school Local Schools
St Peter's CofE Primary School
The Thomas Adams School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Dickin Arms0.7 km
- Castle Hotel0.4 km
- Hawkestone Arms0.4 km
- Old Post Office0.5 km
- White Lion Inn0.4 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Like Mama Used To Make0.5 km
- The Warbling Tit0.6 km
- Pearl Dragon0.5 km
- The New Maltings Cafe0.5 km
- Wem's Truly Scrumptious Catering Company0.5 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Co-Op0.4 km
- Sweets & Treats0.4 km
- The Fruitful Deli0.5 km
- The Pastry Box0.5 km
- Dedman's Stores Ltd0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Best Efes Limited0.7 km
- Fry-Days0.4 km
- Jade House Takeaway0.4 km
- Wems Kitchen0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Aston Lodge B&B0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wem0.2 km
- Prees5.1 km
- Yorton5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Wem Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SY45EW · Data under Open Government Licence