Postcode insights

SY4 2JR

The Nursery

Ruyton & Baschurch

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Detailed insights for SY4 2JR

Overview

Postcode SY4 2JR is located in a rural hamlet, within the Ruyton & Baschurch ward of Shropshire in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Bomere Heath & Montford Bridge area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bomere Heath & Montford Bridge is £51,285 per year. The nearest station is Yorton, about 4.3 miles away.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Bomere Heath & Montford Bridge has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,031 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Bomere Heath & Montford Bridge has an average crime rate, with approximately 62 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Bomere Heath & Montford Bridge is £51,285 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Bomere Heath & Montford Bridge near SY4 2JR 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 4.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
317
Population density
26 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.48(+5%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.83(+112%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.17(-29%)
Other theft
5.17(-9%)
Public order
3.01(-50%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
296
93.38%
Indian
8
2.52%
Other Asian
5
1.58%
Other White
4
1.26%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.63%
Total population: 317

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
96
34.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
16.67%
No qualifications
44
15.94%
Level 3 (A level)
41
14.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
6.16%
Total 16+ residents: 276

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
67
54.03%
Owns with a mortgage
26
20.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
18.55%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.23%
Shared ownership
2
1.61%
Total households: 124

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 4 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY4 2JR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY4 2JR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Apr 2026Amisk, Shrewsbury, SY4 2HTOtherFreehold£637,500
07 Nov 2025Briarwood, Shrewsbury, SY4 2HTDetachedFreehold£612,000
29 Oct 2025The Limes, Shrewsbury, SY4 2HTDetachedFreehold£625,000
16 May 2025Thornfield, Shrewsbury, SY4 2HTDetachedFreehold£620,000

Schools

In the SY4 2JR postcode area, located within Bomere Heath & Montford Bridge, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

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 2JR, 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

Julia Buckley

Shrewsbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictShropshireE06000051
Parliamentary ConstituencyShrewsburyE14001473
WardRuyton & BaschurchE05016063
ParishBaschurchE04013494
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bomere Heath & Montford BridgeE02006028
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Shropshire 014DE01028971
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced2015-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SY4 2JR

Is SY4 2JR (Bomere Heath & Montford Bridge) safe?

The area around SY4 2JR records about 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near SY4 2JR?

The median sale price around SY4 2JR in Bomere Heath & Montford Bridge is £310,000 (about £284 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around SY4 2JR?

SY4 2JR scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,031 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SY4 2JR (Bomere Heath & Montford Bridge) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Shrewsbury covering SY4 2JR is Julia Buckley (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Robert John Jones (Liberal Democrats).

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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.