How much do houses cost in SY4 5QY?

The average property price in SY4 5QY is currently around £740k.

What is the population of SY4 5QY?

The population for the SY4 5QY area is approximately 386 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

SY4 5QY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SY4 5QY.

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Population

386

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 47,800 /yr

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Employed

52%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10

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10/10

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1/10

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8/10

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2/10

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6/10

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2/10

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7/10

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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SY4 5QY combines high owner-occupation (79%), strong property values (£740k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £740k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SY4 5QY is a mixed residential area located 0.2km from Pool Head in Shropshire. Administratively it sits within Wem ward and the North Shropshire constituency.

For serious buyers, SY4 5QY is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 79% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Prices average £740k.

Census 2021 statistics for SY4 5QY are sourced from Output Area E00147167 (shared with 16 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 5QY. The average age is 46.7. 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 Asian0.5%

Black / African / Caribbean0.3%

Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

52%Active

FT: 35%

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

£ 740,000

1 sales · Mean £ 740,000

Semi-Detached

£ 270,000

1 sales · Mean £ 270,000

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Wem3.8 km
Prees3.9 km
Yorton8.6 km