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Who lives in SY1 4

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in SY1 4, set against England as a whole.

Council
Shropshire
Region
West Midlands
Population
14,184 (2024)
Population

Who lives in SY1 4

Residents
14,184
2024 estimate
Households
5,331
Census
Median age
39
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
18% / 16%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 30–34, at 8% of residents. 22.1% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 16.4% are 65 or over, broadly in line with the England figure of 18.4%.

SY1 4England
0%
2%
5%
8%
10%
0–45–910–1415–1920–2425–2930–3435–3940–4445–4950–5455–5960–6465–6970–7475–7980–8485+
Gender

The gender split

49% of residents are female and 51% male.

SY1 4
49%
51%
England
  • Female49%51%
  • Male51%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

40.2% of adults in SY1 4 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 41.6% have never married.

SY1 4England
Married or civil partnership40.2%44.7%
Never married41.6%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved10.1%9.1%
Separated3%2.2%
Widowed5.1%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

81.5% of residents in SY1 4 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

SY1 4
46%
35%
14%
England
  • Very good46.4%48.5%
  • Good35.1%33.7%
  • Fair13.5%12.7%
  • Bad3.8%4%
  • Very bad1.2%1.2%

Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.

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