SY4 5YE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Marne Close, 0.3km from Shrubbery Gardens in Wem. Administratively it sits within Wem ward and the North Shropshire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 54 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £255k, down 5.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SY4 5YE are sourced from Output Area E00147109 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARNE CLOSE, SY4 5YE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARNE CLOSE, SY4 5YE.
265
54
£ 38,100 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SY4 5YE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SY4 5YE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 66% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £255k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 5.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY4 5YE. The average age is 54.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 285,000
3 sales · Mean £ 281,666
Semi-Detached
£ 153,000
1 sales · Mean £ 153,000
Terraced
£ 165,000
1 sales · Mean £ 165,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SY4 5YE has low crime rates — 16 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
6 nearby- The Dickin Arms0.9 km
- Castle Hotel0.7 km
- Hawkestone Arms0.4 km
- Old Post Office0.8 km
- White Lion Inn0.7 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Like Mama Used To Make0.8 km
- The Warbling Tit0.8 km
- Pearl Dragon0.8 km
- The New Maltings Cafe0.7 km
- Wem's Truly Scrumptious Catering Company0.8 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Co-Op0.8 km
- Sweets & Treats0.7 km
- The Fruitful Deli0.8 km
- The Pastry Box0.8 km
- Dedman's Stores Ltd0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Best Efes Limited0.9 km
- Fry-Days0.8 km
- Jade House Takeaway0.7 km
- Wems Kitchen0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Aston Lodge B&B0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wem0.6 km
- Prees4.6 km
- Yorton6.0 km
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Postcode Profile: SY45YE · Data under Open Government Licence