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SY4 4WZ Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About SY4 4WZ: area rating, property, schools and local change
SY4 4WZ is a postcode in Tern, Shropshire, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SY4 4WZ, then scores the surrounding small area 52/100 - bottom 45% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SY4 4WZ are housing and local prosperity, while health 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 4WZ is based on Shropshire 019 Census 2021. It covers 8,485 residents, 2,726 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 46, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 54% owner-occupied, 35% privately rented, 10% 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 5/10.
For property prices near SY4 4WZ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SY4 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £270k from 55 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 4WZ can compare 10 state schools within one mile, including 5 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 4WZ by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around SY4 4WZ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 9 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about SY4 4WZ
Is SY4 4WZ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 52/100 (bottom 45% 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 4WZ?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near SY4 4WZ?
10 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for SY4 4WZ?
LocaleIQ matched SY4 4WZ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SY4 4WZ?
The latest median sold price is £270k based on 55 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SY4 4WZ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 9 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.