Postcode report
Is SY4 3BU a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About SY4 3BU: area rating, property, schools and local change
SY4 3BU is a postcode in Bagley, Shropshire, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SY4 3BU, then scores the surrounding small area 69/100 - top 20% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SY4 3BU are local prosperity and health, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for SY4 3BU is based on Shropshire 013 Census 2021. It covers 6,055 residents, 57 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 47, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 69% owner-occupied, 19% privately rented, 11% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 7/10.
For property prices near SY4 3BU, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SY4 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £270k from 30 rolling sales, down 6.1% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SY4 3BU can compare 1 state schools within one mile, including 1 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SY4 3BU by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near SY4 3BU; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about SY4 3BU
Is SY4 3BU a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 69/100 (top 20% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near SY4 3BU?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near SY4 3BU?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for SY4 3BU?
LocaleIQ matched SY4 3BU to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SY4 3BU?
The latest median sold price is £270k based on 30 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SY4 3BU?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.