SY4 5YL is a safe, established residential area on Stall Meadow, 0.6km from Shrubbery Gardens in Wem. Administratively it sits within Wem ward and the North Shropshire constituency.
For families considering a move, SY4 5YL represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £193k, up 9.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SY4 5YL are sourced from Output Area E00187270 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STALL MEADOW, SY4 5YL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STALL MEADOW, SY4 5YL.
317
32
£ 38,100 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
SY4 5YL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 32, 81% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 9.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY4 5YL. The average age is 31.7. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 175,997
10 sales · Mean £ 177,597
Terraced
£ 149,995
6 sales · Mean £ 152,497
Detached
£ 232,495
2 sales · Mean £ 232,495
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SY4 5YL has low crime rates — 9 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
2 nearby- Hawkestone Arms0.7 km
- White Lion Inn1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Chicos Mediterranean Express0.9 km
- The Happy Cafe0.5 km
- Wem Cricket Club0.6 km
- Wem Pizza Land1.0 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Dedman's Stores Ltd0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Aston Lodge B&B0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wem0.8 km
- Prees4.4 km
- Yorton6.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SY45YL · Data under Open Government Licence