Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

PARK AVENUE, SY4 5EY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK AVENUE, SY4 5EY.

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

296

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 38,100 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SY4 5EY 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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5/10
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3/10
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2/10
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5/10
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6/10
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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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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SY4 5EY's 62% ownership and 48-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. Property prices are trending up 6.3% year-on-year.

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

SY4 5EY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Park Avenue, 0.7km from Wem in Wem. Administratively it sits within Wem ward and the North Shropshire constituency.

For families considering a move, SY4 5EY represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £186k, up 6.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SY4 5EY are sourced from Output Area E00147107 (shared with 7 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 5EY. The average age is 48.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.0%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 186,000

1 sales · Mean £ 186,000

Semi-Detached

£ 148,000

3 sales · Mean £ 154,166

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

SY4 5EY has low crime rates — 15 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 offences13
Anti-social behaviour9
Other theft3
Vehicle crime3
Criminal damage and arson2

school Local Schools

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The Thomas Adams School

Good1221 pupils1.0 km
P

St Peter's CofE Primary School

Good435 pupils1.1 km
A

Woodlands School

Inadequate48 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Tilley Raven0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Dickin Arms0.6 km
  • Castle Hotel0.7 km
  • Old Post Office0.6 km
  • White Lion Inn0.7 km
  • The Fox Inn0.6 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Like Mama Used To Make0.6 km
  • The Warbling Tit0.6 km
  • Chicos Mediterranean Express0.8 km
  • Shabab0.6 km
  • The Old Rectory0.9 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Best Efes Limited0.6 km
  • Fry-Days0.6 km
  • Jade House Takeaway0.7 km
  • Wems Kitchen0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Co-Op0.6 km
  • Sweets & Treats0.7 km
  • The Fruitful Deli0.6 km
  • The Pastry Box0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wem0.9 km
  • Yorton4.6 km
  • Prees6.0 km