SY4 Postcode District
SY4 is the Postcode District for Wem, Shrewsbury Shropshire
The SY4 postcode district is located in the SY Shrewsbury postal area, SY4 has a population of 26,534 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 138.76 square miles (359.39 square kilometres or 88,807.68 acres).
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District overview
In the SY4 postcode district, the primary settlement is Shrewsbury, located in the county of Shropshire in England. Other significant settlements in the district include Baschurch, Shawbury, Wem, and Burlton.
There are 6 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector SY4 1, covers Montford Bridge and Ruyton Xi Towns and Nesscliffe in Shropshire.
The sector SY4 2, covers Baschurch and Weston Lullingfields in Shropshire.
The sector SY4 3, covers Bomere Heath and Harmer Hill and Myddle in Shropshire.
The sector SY4 4, covers Shawbury and Hadnall and Uffington in Shropshire.
The sector SY4 5, covers Wem in Shropshire.
The sector SY4 9 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
The post town for this district is SHREWSBURY.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Shropshire (1052 postal codes), and finally, the Telford and Wrekin (B) area (25 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury | 5.98 | S |
| Ellesmere | 9.78 | NW |
| Whitchurch | 12.43 | NNE |
| Oswestry | 13.49 | WNW |
| Market Drayton | 13.55 | NE |
| Telford | 15.18 | ESE |
| Newport | 15.78 | E |
| Chirk | 15.95 | NW |
| Much Wenlock | 16.02 | SSE |
| Broseley | 16.91 | SE |
| Church Stretton | 17.91 | S |
| Welshpool | 19.08 | WSW |
| Wrexham | 20.23 | NNW |
| Llangollen | 21.26 | NW |
| Nantwich | 21.29 | NNE |
| Eccleshall | 21.39 | ENE |
| Llanfyllin | 21.91 | W |
| Madeley | 22.42 | NE |
| Bridgnorth | 22.71 | SE |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 1,100
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wem | SHREWSBURY | SY4 5 | 217 |
| Baschurch | SHREWSBURY | SY4 2 | 85 |
| Shawbury | SHREWSBURY | SY4 4 | 79 |
| Bomere Heath | SHREWSBURY | SY4 3 | 68 |
| Ruyton XI Towns | SHREWSBURY | SY4 1 | 41 |
| Montford Bridge | SHREWSBURY | SY4 1 | 38 |
| Harmer Hill | SHREWSBURY | SY4 3 | 30 |
| Uffington | SHREWSBURY | SY4 4 | 29 |
| Nesscliffe | SHREWSBURY | SY4 1 | 26 |
| Hadnall | SHREWSBURY | SY4 4 | 25 |
| Myddle | SHREWSBURY | SY4 3 | 22 |
| Rodington | SHREWSBURY | SY4 4 | 21 |
| Baschurch | SHREWSBURY | SY4 2 | 19 |
| Clive | SHREWSBURY | SY4 3 | 18 |
| Astley | SHREWSBURY | SY4 4 | 18 |
| Stanton Upon Hine Heath | SHREWSBURY | SY4 4 | 15 |
| Weston Lullingfields | SHREWSBURY | SY4 2 | 14 |
| Grinshill | SHREWSBURY | SY4 3 | 13 |
| Upton Magna | SHREWSBURY | SY4 4 | 13 |
| Loppington | SHREWSBURY | SY4 5 | 13 |
| Montford Bridge | SHREWSBURY | SY4 1 | 11 |
| Weston | SHREWSBURY | SY4 5 | 11 |
| Berwick | SHREWSBURY | SY4 3 | 10 |
| Stanton Upon Hine Heath | SHREWSBURY | SY4 4 | 10 |
| Withington | SHREWSBURY | SY4 4 | 10 |
| Burlton | SHREWSBURY | SY4 5 | 10 |
| Little Ness | SHREWSBURY | SY4 2 | 9 |
| Shawbury | SHREWSBURY | SY4 4 | 9 |
| Upton Magna | SHREWSBURY | SY4 4 | 9 |
| Marchamley | SHREWSBURY | SY4 5 | 9 |
| Hadnall | SHREWSBURY | SY4 3 | 8 |
| Ruyton XI Towns | SHREWSBURY | SY4 1 | 7 |
| Wem | SHREWSBURY | SY4 5 | 7 |
| Northwood | SHREWSBURY | SY4 5 | 7 |
| Lee Brockhurst | SHREWSBURY | SY4 5 | 7 |
| Hadnall | SHREWSBURY | SY4 4 | 6 |
| Clive | SHREWSBURY | SY4 5 | 6 |
| Shrawardine | SHREWSBURY | SY4 1 | 5 |
| Weston Lullingfields | SHREWSBURY | SY4 2 | 5 |
| Great Ness | SHREWSBURY | SY4 2 | 5 |
| Yorton | SHREWSBURY | SY4 3 | 5 |
| Yorton Heath | SHREWSBURY | SY4 3 | 5 |
| Myddle | SHREWSBURY | SY4 3 | 5 |
| Acton Reynald | SHREWSBURY | SY4 4 | 5 |
| SHREWSBURY | SHREWSBURY | SY4 4 | 5 |
| Shrawardine | SHREWSBURY | SY4 1 | 4 |
| Pentre | SHREWSBURY | SY4 1 | 4 |
| Battlefield | SHREWSBURY | SY4 3 | 4 |
| Berwick | SHREWSBURY | SY4 3 | 4 |
| Withington | SHREWSBURY | SY4 4 | 4 |
| Preston Brockhurst | SHREWSBURY | SY4 5 | 4 |
| Nesscliffe | SHREWSBURY | SY4 1 | 3 |
| Weston Lullingfields | SHREWSBURY | SY4 2 | 3 |
| Walford Heath | SHREWSBURY | SY4 2 | 3 |
| Albrighton | SHREWSBURY | SY4 3 | 3 |
| Grinshill | SHREWSBURY | SY4 3 | 3 |
| Hadnall | SHREWSBURY | SY4 3 | 3 |
| Upper Battlefield | SHREWSBURY | SY4 4 | 3 |
| Rodington | SHREWSBURY | SY4 4 | 3 |
| Wem | SHREWSBURY | SY4 5 | 3 |
| Nesscliffe | SHREWSBURY | SY4 1 | 2 |
| Preston Montford | SHREWSBURY | SY4 1 | 2 |
| Little Ness | SHREWSBURY | SY4 2 | 2 |
| Cross Hill | SHREWSBURY | SY4 3 | 2 |
| Broad Oak | SHREWSBURY | SY4 3 | 2 |
| Preston Gubbals | SHREWSBURY | SY4 3 | 2 |
| Harmer Hill | SHREWSBURY | SY4 3 | 2 |
| Bomere Heath | SHREWSBURY | SY4 3 | 2 |
| Bomere Heath | SHREWSBURY | SY4 3 | 2 |
| Uffington | SHREWSBURY | SY4 4 | 2 |
| Uffington | SHREWSBURY | SY4 4 | 2 |
| Atcham | SHREWSBURY | SY4 4 | 2 |
| Marchamley | SHREWSBURY | SY4 5 | 2 |
| Weston | SHREWSBURY | SY4 5 | 2 |
| Marchamley Wood | SHREWSBURY | SY4 5 | 2 |
| Preston Brockhurst | SHREWSBURY | SY4 5 | 2 |
| Burlton | SHREWSBURY | SY4 5 | 2 |
| Wem | SHREWSBURY | SY4 5 | 2 |
| Pentre | SHREWSBURY | SY4 1 | 1 |
| Preston Montford | SHREWSBURY | SY4 1 | 1 |
| Montford Bridge | SHREWSBURY | SY4 1 | 1 |
| Montford Bridge | SHREWSBURY | SY4 1 | 1 |
| Albrighton | SHREWSBURY | SY4 3 | 1 |
| Walford Heath | SHREWSBURY | SY4 3 | 1 |
| Clive | SHREWSBURY | SY4 3 | 1 |
| Myddle | SHREWSBURY | SY4 3 | 1 |
| Albrightlee | SHREWSBURY | SY4 4 | 1 |
| Shawbury | SHREWSBURY | SY4 4 | 1 |
| Albrightlee | SHREWSBURY | SY4 4 | 1 |
| Upton Magna | SHREWSBURY | SY4 4 | 1 |
| Stanton Upon Hine Heath | SHREWSBURY | SY4 4 | 1 |
| Rodington | SHREWSBURY | SY4 4 | 1 |
| Attingham | SHREWSBURY | SY4 4 | 1 |
| Attingham | SHREWSBURY | SY4 4 | 1 |
| SHREWSBURY | SHREWSBURY | SY4 4 | 1 |
| Uckington | SHREWSBURY | SY4 4 | 1 |
| Upton Magna | SHREWSBURY | SY4 4 | 1 |
| Wem | SHREWSBURY | SY4 5 | 1 |
| Loppington | SHREWSBURY | SY4 5 | 1 |
| Lee Brockhurst | SHREWSBURY | SY4 5 | 1 |
| Burlton | SHREWSBURY | SY4 5 | 1 |
Street list for SY4
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| OAK AVENUE | 118 |
| THE WICKETS | 60 |
| GLEBELANDS | 50 |
| CORDWELL PARK | 30 |
| SHAWBURY ROAD B5063 | 29 |
| THE GROVE | 27 |
| STATION ROAD B4397 | 27 |
| MERRINGTON ROAD | 24 |
| MAGNOLIA CLOSE | 24 |
| EYTON LANE | 24 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1222 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 222 |
| Other theft | 184 |
| Public order | 168 |
| Burglary | 165 |
| Shoplifting | 108 |
| Other crime | 74 |
| Vehicle crime | 64 |
| Drugs | 37 |
| Possession of weapons | 34 |
| Robbery | 8 |
| Bicycle theft | 7 |
| Theft from the person | 6 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGH STREET | SHREWSBURY | WEM | 54 | SY4 5DG | View map |
| DRAYTON ROAD | SHREWSBURY | SHAWBURY | 9 | SY4 4NZ | View map |
Schools in the district
St Andrew's CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Hopton Lane , Nesscliffe , Shrewsbury
Postcode: SY4 1DB
Headteacher: Mrs Steph Burgoyne (Executive Head Teacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Condover College Limited
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Grafton Centre , Grafton , Montford Bridge , Shrewsbury
Postcode: SY4 1HF
Headteacher: Mrs Tracy Gillett (Head of Education)
Ofsted rating: Good
St John the Baptist CofE (Controlled) Primary School and Nursery
Phase: Primary
Address:
Church Street , Ruyton XI Towns , Shrewsbury
Postcode: SY4 1LA
Headteacher: Mrs Julie Ball (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Baschurch CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Eyton Lane , Baschurch , Shrewsbury
Postcode: SY4 2AU
Headteacher: Mrs Clare Williams (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Weston Lullingfields CofE School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Weston Lullingfields , Nr Baschurch , Shrewsbury
Postcode: SY4 2AW
Headteacher: Mrs Kate Scott (Acting Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
The Corbet School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Eyton Lane , Baschurch , Shrewsbury
Postcode: SY4 2AX
Headteacher: Dr Jane Tinker (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Access School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Holbrook Villa Farm , Harmer Hill , Broughton , Shrewsbury
Postcode: SY4 3EW
Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Earing (Head Teacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Smallbrook School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Units 1 - 4 , Sleap Industrial Estate , Sleap , Nr.Wem
Postcode: SY4 3HE
Headteacher: Mr Andrew Huxley (Head Teacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Clive CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
The Hill , Grinshill , Shrewsbury
Postcode: SY4 3LF
Headteacher: Miss Nicola Brayford (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Bomere Heath CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
The Crescent , Bomere Heath , Shrewsbury
Postcode: SY4 3PQ
Headteacher: Mrs Julie Ball (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Myddle CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Myddle , Shrewsbury
Postcode: SY4 3RP
Headteacher: Mrs Clare Williams (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Hadnall Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Hadnall CE Primary School, Astley Lane , Hadnall , Shrewsbury
Postcode: SY4 4BE
Headteacher: Mrs Finola Jackson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Poynton Road , Shawbury , Shrewsbury
Postcode: SY4 4JR
Headteacher: Mr Guy Verling (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Rodenhurst School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Rodenhurst Business Park , Rodenhurst Lane , Roddington , Shropshire
Postcode: SY4 4QU
Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Earing
Ofsted rating: Inadequate
St Lucia's CofE Primary School & Nursery
Phase: Primary
Address:
Upton Magna , Shrewsbury
Postcode: SY4 4TZ
Headteacher: Miss Catherine Coleman (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Peter's CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Shrubbery Gardens , Wem , Shrewsbury
Postcode: SY4 5BX
Headteacher: Mr Ian Nurser (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
St Peter's CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Shrubbery Gardens , Wem , Shrewsbury
Postcode: SY4 5BX
Headteacher: Miss Sarah Kynaston (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Newtown CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Newtown , Wem , Shrewsbury
Postcode: SY4 5NU
Headteacher: Mr Ben Crompton (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Woodlands School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
, Tilley Green , Wem , Shrewsbury
Postcode: SY4 5PJ
Headteacher: Ms Julia Taylor (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Serious Weaknesses
The Thomas Adams School, Wem
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Lowe Hill , Wem , Shrewsbury
Postcode: SY4 5UB
Headteacher: Mr Mark Cooper (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
The Thomas Adams School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Lowe Hill , Wem , Shrewsbury
Postcode: SY4 5UB
Headteacher: Mr Mark Cooper (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dental Surgery | 16 CHAPEL STREET, WEM, SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE, SY4 5ER | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Drawwell House Dental Surgery | 3 DRAWWELL HOUSE, NOBLE STREET, WEM, SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE, SY4 5DZ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Shawbury Dental Centre | SHAWBURY, SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE, SY4 4DZ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Esthetique Dental Limited | UNIT 11-12 THE STABLES, SANSAW BUSINESS PARK, HADNALL, SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE, SY4 4AS | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roden Grove-wem | THE SURGERY, RODEN GROVE, WEM, SHROPSHIRE, SY4 5HG | BRANCH SURGERY | Call 01939 233386 |
| 2 | Prescott Surgery | PRESCOTT ROAD, PRESCOTT, BASCHURCH, SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE, SY4 2DR | GP PRACTICE | Call 01939 260210 |
| 3 | Wem And Prees Medical Practice | NEW STREET, WEM, SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE, SY4 5AF | GP PRACTICE | Call 01939 232424 |
| 4 | Shawbury Medical Practice | POYNTON ROAD, SHAWBURY, SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE, SY4 4JS | GP PRACTICE | Call 01939 250237 |
| 5 | Clive Medical Practice | HIGH STREET, CLIVE, SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE, SY4 5PS | GP PRACTICE | Call 01939 220295 |
| 6 | Clive Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service | HIGH STREET, CLIVE, SHREWSBURY, SY4 5PS | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 7 | Clive Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service | HIGH STREET, CLIVE, SHREWSBURY, SY4 5PS | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rowlands Pharmacy | CO-OPERATIVE RETAIL SERVICES LTD, HIGH STREET, WEM, SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE, SY4 5NY | PHARMACY | Call 01939 234004 |
| 2 | Rowlands Pharmacy | WEM AND PREES MED PRAC, NEW STREET, WEM, SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE, SY4 5AF | PHARMACY | Call 01939 232361 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scrivens Opticians (wem) | 16-18 HIGH STREET, WEM, SHREWSBURY, SY4 5DL | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Alpha Eyecare Ltd T/a Pw Churms (baschurch) | THE OLD POST OFFICE, STATION ROAD, BASCHURCH, SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE, SY4 2BB | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £428,038 | 195 | £425,191 | 224 | £417,238 | 195 | £423,860 | 230 |
| Semi-detached | £257,889 | 100 | £251,924 | 105 | £253,832 | 96 | £241,457 | 103 |
| Terraced | £221,649 | 40 | £228,323 | 48 | £190,194 | 52 | £234,759 | 42 |
| Flats | £143,745 | 6 | £151,500 | 4 | £164,000 | 10 | £140,250 | 16 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
Wem
CRS Code: WEM
Operator: AW
Line: Welsh Marches Line
Company: Transport for Wales
Yorton
CRS Code: YRT
Operator: AW
Line: Welsh Marches Line
Company: Transport for Wales
Accessible motorway junctions
M54 J7
Average Driving Time from within the district: 19.47
Average Driving Distance: 15.94
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1073
M54 J6
Average Driving Time from within the district: 21.44
Average Driving Distance: 17.77
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1073
M54 J5
Average Driving Time from within the district: 22.94
Average Driving Distance: 19.50
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1073
M54 J4
Average Driving Time from within the district: 24.41
Average Driving Distance: 21.03
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1073
M54 J3
Average Driving Time from within the district: 28.16
Average Driving Distance: 25.07
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 822
M6 J16
Average Driving Time from within the district: 34.62
Average Driving Distance: 27.14
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 215
M53 J12
Average Driving Time from within the district: 39.62
Average Driving Distance: 32.99
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 14
M6 J15
Average Driving Time from within the district: 43.05
Average Driving Distance: 36.12
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 22
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| SY4 1 | Shrewsbury Delivery Office |
| SY4 2 | Shrewsbury Delivery Office |
| SY4 3 | Shrewsbury Delivery Office |
| SY4 4 | Shrewsbury Delivery Office |
| SY4 5 | Shrewsbury Delivery Office |
| SY4 5 | Wem Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| S | Y | 4 | - | X | X | X |
| S | Y | 4 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist attractions
We found 4 visitor attractions in or around this district.
| Name | Category | Detail | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE MOAT SHED | Visitor Centres | Heritage / Visitor Centre | View map |
| Haughmond Abbey | Historic Properties | Historic Monument / Archaeological Site | View map |
| Attingham Park | Historic Properties | Historic House / House and Garden / Palace | View map |
| Hawkstone Historic Park and Follies | Country Parks | Country Park | View map |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the SY4 postal code is Wem followed by Baschurch, and Shawbury.
The SY4 Postcode shares a border with TF6 (High Ercall, Allscott, Waters Upton), SY3 (SHREWSBURY, Bicton Heath, Bayston Hill), SY5 (Minsterley, Pontesbury, Dorrington), TF9 (MARKET DRAYTON, Loggerheads, Hinstock), SY1 (SHREWSBURY, Battlefield Enterprise Park), SY12 (ELLESMERE, Cockshutt, Welshampton), SY13 (WHITCHURCH, Prees, Whixall), SY2 (SHREWSBURY) and SY10 (Weston Rhyn, Morda, OSWESTRY).
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