Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

SOULTON CRESCENT, SY4 5HY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOULTON CRESCENT, SY4 5HY.

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Population

300

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 38,100 /yr

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Employed

38%

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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7/10
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8/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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4/10
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5/10
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10/10
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4/10
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Area Character

SY4 5HY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £241k 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 5HY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Soulton Crescent, 0.6km from Wem in Wem. Administratively it sits within Wem ward and the North Shropshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 53 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 88% 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: Average house prices are around £241k.

Census 2021 statistics for SY4 5HY are sourced from Output Area E00147115 (shared with 8 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 5HY. The average age is 52.8. 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 Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 165,000

7 sales · Mean £ 198,850

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

SY4 5HY 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 offences21
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
Vehicle crime2

school Local Schools

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St Peter's CofE Primary School

Good435 pupils0.7 km
S

The Thomas Adams School

Good1221 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Like Mama Used To Make0.8 km
  • The Warbling Tit0.9 km
  • Pearl Dragon0.9 km
  • The New Maltings Cafe0.9 km
  • Wem's Truly Scrumptious Catering Company0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Co-Op0.7 km
  • Sweets & Treats0.8 km
  • The Fruitful Deli0.8 km
  • The Pastry Box0.9 km
  • Dedman's Stores Ltd0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Castle Hotel0.8 km
  • Hawkestone Arms0.8 km
  • Old Post Office0.9 km
  • White Lion Inn0.8 km
  • United Services (Wem) Club Ltd0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Fry-Days0.7 km
  • Jade House Takeaway0.8 km
  • Wems Kitchen0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Aston Lodge B&B0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wem0.5 km
  • Prees5.0 km
  • Yorton5.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Wem Rail Station0.4 km