Postcode insights

SY4 2AZ

St Georges Court

Ruyton & Baschurch

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Detailed insights for SY4 2AZ

Overview

Postcode SY4 2AZ is located in a rural town, within the Ruyton & Baschurch ward of Shropshire in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Baschurch, Cockshutt & Harmer Hill area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Baschurch, Cockshutt & Harmer Hill is £56,481 per year. The nearest station is Yorton, about 5 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Baschurch Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
33.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Baschurch, Cockshutt & Harmer Hill has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,308 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 14% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Baschurch, Cockshutt & Harmer Hill has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

33.5%

Approximately 33.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Baschurch, Cockshutt & Harmer Hill is £56,481 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SY4 2AZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Baschurch, Cockshutt & Harmer Hill near SY4 2AZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Yorton located about 5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SY4 2AZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBaschurch ParkSmallWalking directions to Baschurch Park

Area Profile

Population
496
Population density
1,411.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.29(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.86(-36%)
Public order
2.14(-65%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.14(-71%)
Other crime
1.29(-38%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
462
93.15%
Other White
13
2.62%
Indian
6
1.21%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
5
1.01%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.6%
Total population: 496

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
112
29.71%
Level 3 (A level)
71
18.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
64
16.98%
No qualifications
59
15.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
10.08%
Total 16+ residents: 377

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
66
31.58%
Owns with a mortgage
62
29.67%
Owns outright
55
26.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
8.13%
Shared ownership
5
2.39%
Total households: 209

Property prices in Ruyton & Baschurch

Median price£310,000
Price per sq ft£284
Sales (last 12 months)59
Typical range (middle 50%)£224K – £403K

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 (about £284 per square foot) in Ruyton & Baschurch area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £750,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ruyton & Baschurch over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached29£405,000£288
Semi-Detached18£247,500£281
Terraced11£225,000£269
Flats1£80,000£95

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ruyton & Baschurch

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ruyton & Baschurch.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£291,000£179,973
2017£287,475£195,000£139,000
2018£314,950£165,000£165,000
2019£340,000£185,000£192,500
2020£325,000£237,525£151,000
2021£355,000£225,000£190,000
2022£365,000£249,999£200,000
2023£387,998£249,975£199,975
2024£399,250£259,975£220,000
2025£415,000£251,000£221,000
2026£295,000£235,000£235,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ruyton & Baschurch.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ruyton & Baschurch.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£227£207
2017£230£216£234
2018£239£212£217
2019£246£211£234
2020£229£212£223
2021£238£253£323
2022£275£273£221
2023£299£288£245
2024£300£301£289
2025£305£267£240
2026£286£301£282
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ruyton & Baschurch.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ruyton & Baschurch in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY4 2AZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY4 2AZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Oct 20252, Shrewsbury, SY4 2AZSemi-DetachedFreehold£194,000
15 Oct 20253, Shrewsbury, SY4 2AZTerracedFreehold£217,000
05 Aug 20256, Dove Court, Shrewsbury, SY4 2BETerracedFreehold£195,000
25 Jul 20257, Dove Court, Shrewsbury, SY4 2BETerracedFreehold£195,000
18 Aug 20256, Agnes Hunt Close, Shrewsbury, SY4 2ENDetachedFreehold£530,000

Schools

In the SY4 2AZ postcode area, located within Baschurch, Cockshutt & Harmer Hill, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SY4 2AZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryBaschurch CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.1 miSecondaryThe Corbet SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SY4 2AZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SY4 2AZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSparNewtown, Baschurch, SY4 2AYWalking directions to Spar

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Shropshire district (2025-26).

Band A£1,546
Band B£1,804
Band C£2,061
Band D£2,319
Band E£2,834
Band F£3,349
Band G£3,865
Band H£4,638

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SY4 2AZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Robert John Jones

Ruyton & Baschurch - Elected 1 May 2025

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Helen Morgan

North Shropshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictShropshireE06000051
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorth ShropshireE14001398
WardRuyton & BaschurchE05016063
ParishBaschurchE04013494
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Baschurch, Cockshutt & Harmer HillE02006021
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Shropshire 010AE01028860
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SY4 2AZ

Is SY4 2AZ (Baschurch, Cockshutt & Harmer Hill) safe?

The area around SY4 2AZ records about 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and burglary.

What is the average house price near SY4 2AZ?

The median sale price around SY4 2AZ in Baschurch, Cockshutt & Harmer Hill is £310,000 (about £284 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SY4 2AZ?

There are 2 schools close to SY4 2AZ, including Baschurch CofE Primary School (Good) and The Corbet School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SY4 2AZ?

SY4 2AZ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,308 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SY4 2AZ (Baschurch, Cockshutt & Harmer Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North Shropshire covering SY4 2AZ is Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Robert John Jones (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.