Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

MARNE CLOSE, SY4 5YE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARNE CLOSE, SY4 5YE.

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Population

265

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Avg Age

54

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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: 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.

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6/10
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5/10
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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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6/10
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10/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences22
Anti-social behaviour13
Criminal damage and arson5
Burglary4
Public order2

school Local Schools

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St Peter's CofE Primary School

Good435 pupils0.3 km
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The Thomas Adams School

Good1221 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Best Efes Limited0.9 km
  • Fry-Days0.8 km
  • Jade House Takeaway0.7 km
  • Wems Kitchen0.8 km
hotel

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