Postcode insights

SY4 4JG

Wytheford Road

Shawbury

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Detailed insights for SY4 4JG

Overview

Postcode SY4 4JG is located in a rural hamlet, within the Shawbury ward of Shropshire in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Shawbury & Weston area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 51.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Shawbury & Weston is £56,561 per year. The nearest station is Yorton, about 4 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
2.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Shawbury & Weston has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,467 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Shawbury & Weston has an average crime rate, with approximately 51.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.4%

Approximately 2.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Shawbury & Weston is £56,561 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 312 ft away from SY4 4JG.

Flood risk

No risk

Shawbury & Weston near SY4 4JG 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
286
Population density
392.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.27(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.64(+17%)
Other theft
6.65(+17%)
Public order
5.99(-1%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.33(-54%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
274
95.8%
Other White
5
1.75%
Other
3
1.05%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.7%
Irish
2
0.7%
Total population: 286

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
81
33.61%
Level 3 (A level)
52
21.58%
No qualifications
40
16.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
13.69%
Apprenticeship
15
6.22%
Total 16+ residents: 241

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
77
61.11%
Owns with a mortgage
34
26.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
7.94%
Other social rented
2
1.59%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.59%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Shawbury

Median price£288,000
Price per sq ft£290
Sales (last 12 months)34
Typical range (middle 50%)£220K – £448K

Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £288,000 (about £290 per square foot) in Shawbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £1,100,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shawbury over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£360,000£292
Semi-Detached12£221,250£292
Terraced2£189,975£202

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Shawbury

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shawbury.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£252,500£200,000£114,000
2017£235,000£152,750£93,950
2018£346,500£172,000£210,000
2019£247,450£172,000£327,500
2020£330,000£191,000£185,000
2021£350,000£180,000£175,000
2022£360,000£190,000£385,000
2023£425,000£203,500£221,500
2024£371,500£219,000£194,000
2025£350,000£223,750£189,975
2026£552,500£246,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shawbury.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shawbury.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£197£187£113
2017£223£177£186
2018£231£196£176
2019£223£224£214
2020£216£200£177
2021£260£197£185
2022£274£234£278
2023£269£235£212
2024£306£248£225
2025£275£276£202
2026£293£287
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shawbury.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Shawbury in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 12 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY4 4JG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY4 4JG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Jul 20253, Beech Grove, Shrewsbury, SY4 4LBDetachedFreehold£525,000
27 Feb 20263, Willow Place, Shrewsbury, SY4 4JBSemi-DetachedFreehold£320,000
18 Dec 202512, Mytton Lane, Shrewsbury, SY4 4JEDetachedFreehold£300,000
18 Jun 202512, Mytton Lane, Shrewsbury, SY4 4JEDetachedFreehold£173,000
24 Mar 202514, Mytton Lane, Shrewsbury, SY4 4JEDetachedFreehold£275,000

Schools

In the SY4 4JG postcode area, located within Shawbury & Weston, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SY4 4JG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimarySt Marys CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SY4 4JG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SY4 4JG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miThe Co-operative FoodDrayton Road, Shawbury, SY4 4NJWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

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 4JG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alison Williams

Shawbury - 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
WardShawburyE05016066
ParishShawburyE04011353
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Shawbury & WestonE02006022
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Shropshire 013DE01028884
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SY4 4JG

Is SY4 4JG (Shawbury & Weston) safe?

The area around SY4 4JG records about 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 4JG?

The median sale price around SY4 4JG in Shawbury & Weston is £288,000 (about £290 per square foot) based on 34 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SY4 4JG?

There is 1 school close to SY4 4JG, including St Marys CofE Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SY4 4JG?

SY4 4JG scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,467 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SY4 4JG (Shawbury & Weston) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North Shropshire covering SY4 4JG is Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Alison Williams (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.