Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

NOOK LANE, SY4 5SG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NOOK LANE, SY4 5SG.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

366

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 47,800 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SY4 5SG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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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10/10
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8/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SY4 5SG — age 45, 80% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

SY4 5SG is a safe, established residential area on Nook Lane, 0.1km from Loppington in Shropshire. Administratively it sits within Wem ward and the North Shropshire constituency.

For families considering a move, SY4 5SG represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SY4 5SG are sourced from Output Area E00147116 (shared with 17 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 5SG. The average age is 45.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.2%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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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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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

SY4 5SG has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Dickin Arms0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wem4.5 km
  • Yorton6.4 km
  • Prees7.9 km