Postcode insights

SY4 4NX

Oak Drive

Shawbury

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Detailed insights for SY4 4NX

Overview

Postcode SY4 4NX is located in a rural town, 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 3.7 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
31.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

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

31.6%

Approximately 31.6% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 241 ft away from SY4 4NX.

Flood risk

No risk

Shawbury & Weston near SY4 4NX 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 3.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
226
Population density
1,284.1 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
212
93.39%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
4
1.76%
Indian
3
1.32%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.88%
Irish
2
0.88%
Total population: 227

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
63
29.72%
No qualifications
43
20.28%
Level 3 (A level)
39
18.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
16.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
7.08%
Total 16+ residents: 212

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
51
43.59%
Other social rented
32
27.35%
Owns with a mortgage
23
19.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
5.13%
Social rents from council
5
4.27%
Total households: 117

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 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY4 4NX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY4 4NX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jun 20251, Drayton Road, Shrewsbury, SY4 4NZOtherFreehold£525,000
20 Apr 202673, Bridge Way, Shrewsbury, SY4 4PGDetachedFreehold£230,000
09 Dec 202564, Bridge Way, Shrewsbury, SY4 4PGDetachedFreehold£360,000
31 Jul 202516, Bridge Way, Shrewsbury, SY4 4PGDetachedFreehold£270,000
28 Nov 2025Vine Cottage, 117, Drayton Road, Shrewsbury, SY4 4HPDetachedFreehold£320,000

Schools

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

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

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SY4 4NX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 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 4NX, 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 4NX

Is SY4 4NX (Shawbury & Weston) safe?

The area around SY4 4NX 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 4NX?

The median sale price around SY4 4NX 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 4NX?

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

How deprived is the area around SY4 4NX?

SY4 4NX 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 4NX (Shawbury & Weston) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North Shropshire covering SY4 4NX 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.