Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

STALL MEADOW, SY4 5YL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STALL MEADOW, SY4 5YL.

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Population

317

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 38,100 /yr

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Employed

58%

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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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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4/10
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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
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7/10
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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.

home £193,750 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British96.5%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences10
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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St Peter's CofE Primary School

Good435 pupils0.6 km
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The Thomas Adams School

Good1221 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Hawkestone Arms0.7 km
  • White Lion Inn1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Chicos Mediterranean Express0.9 km
  • The Happy Cafe0.5 km
  • Wem Cricket Club0.6 km
  • Wem Pizza Land1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Dedman's Stores Ltd0.6 km
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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