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Baschurch, Cockshutt & Harmer Hill

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About

Baschurch, Cockshutt and Harmer Hill form a cluster of villages north of Shrewsbury set in farmland and hedgerows. The River Perry runs through the low-lying ground between settlements, feeding a network of drainage ditches and small meadows that mark the parish boundaries. Narrow lanes and public footpaths link the villages and surrounding fields, with small copses and orchard remnants punctuating the agricultural pattern. Buildings are a mix of stone and brick cottages, farmsteads and 19th-century village amenities grouped around village greens and crossroads.

Community life centres on village halls, a parish church, a primary school and a few local pubs, alongside clubs and volunteer groups that use shared facilities. Farms and smallholdings still shape the local economy, while commuter journeys and local services connect residents to Shrewsbury to the south. Annual events, regular markets and walking routes keep the communities active, and the River Perry’s meadows offer seasonal views of waterfowl and wet grassland that change through the year.

Area overview

On average Baschurch, Cockshutt & Harmer Hill has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 71% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 7.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Baschurch, Cockshutt & Harmer Hill is £56,481 per year. There are 7 schools in Baschurch, Cockshutt & Harmer Hill: 6 primary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Baschurch, Cockshutt & Harmer Hill is home to around 8,766 people, with a population density of about 53.8 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
28
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
7.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Baschurch, Cockshutt & Harmer Hill Population
8,766
Population density
53.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.31(-58%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.91(-54%)
Burglary
2.4(-41%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.28(-69%)
Other theft
2.17(-62%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,414
95.97%
Other White
135
1.54%
Irish
41
0.47%
White and Asian (mixed)
32
0.37%
Indian
29
0.33%
Total population: 8,767

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,700
36.97%
Level 3 (A level)
1,314
17.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,123
15.38%
No qualifications
942
12.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
642
8.79%
Total 16+ residents: 7,303

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,651
46.7%
Owns with a mortgage
1,136
32.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
334
9.45%
Other social rented
242
6.85%
Other forms of private rent
88
2.49%
Total households: 3,535

Property prices in Baschurch, Cockshutt & Harmer Hill

Median price£352,500
Price per sq ft£286
Sales (last 12 months)83
Typical range (middle 50%)£244K – £490K

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £352,500 (about £286 per square foot) in Baschurch, Cockshutt & Harmer Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £1,487,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Baschurch, Cockshutt & Harmer Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Flats2£818,750£240
Detached46£457,500£302
Semi-Detached26£253,750£275
Terraced9£230,000£240

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Baschurch, Cockshutt & Harmer Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Baschurch, Cockshutt & Harmer Hill.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£310,000£192,000£149,995
2017£295,000£187,500£177,500
2018£332,498£199,950£181,500
2019£342,500£214,500£204,975
2020£337,500£225,000£172,500
2021£390,000£225,000£210,000
2022£409,975£249,975£207,500
2023£385,995£235,000£191,000
2024£403,000£255,600£245,000
2025£415,000£247,500£238,500
2026£465,000£232,500£240,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Baschurch, Cockshutt & Harmer Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Baschurch, Cockshutt & Harmer Hill.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£225£186£176
2017£226£216£223
2018£239£209£202
2019£233£213£236
2020£253£216£209
2021£260£244£391
2022£290£277£235
2023£303£274£236
2024£307£284£237
2025£311£261£231
2026£288£290£279
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Baschurch, Cockshutt & Harmer Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Baschurch, Cockshutt & Harmer Hill in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Baschurch, Cockshutt & Harmer Hill

Is Baschurch, Cockshutt & Harmer Hill safe?

Baschurch, Cockshutt & Harmer Hill records about 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Baschurch, Cockshutt & Harmer Hill?

The median sale price in Baschurch, Cockshutt & Harmer Hill is £352,500 (about £286 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Baschurch, Cockshutt & Harmer Hill?

Baschurch, Cockshutt & Harmer Hill has 6 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 4 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Baschurch, Cockshutt & Harmer Hill?

Baschurch, Cockshutt & Harmer Hill scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Baschurch, Cockshutt & Harmer Hill sits around rank 17,833 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Baschurch, Cockshutt & Harmer Hill?

The average household income in Baschurch, Cockshutt & Harmer Hill is around £56,481 per year, and 7% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Baschurch, Cockshutt & Harmer Hill

SY43DW

Shotton Lane

SY45SX

Hatchetts Close

SY132RF

Gilberts Lane

SY132QJ

Dobsons Bridge

SY132QE

Moss Lane

SY45TQ

The Meres

SY45NB

Wem

SY132ND

Hawthorn Close

SY132PY

Wem

SY42BS

Moorland Cottages

SY43HE

The Meres

SY120HW

Kenwick Close

SY43JN

Drawwell

SY132PT

Goblin's Lane

SY45QU

Wem

SY43EZ

Chapel Lane

SY43ET

Church Road

SY45TE

Council Houses

SY132SQ

Wem

SY42JA

Ruyton & Baschurch

SY45PR

Wem Road

SY42BG

Station Road

SY43RN

Hillside

SY132NA

Church Lane

SY42JQ

Mereside

SY132QN

Alders Lane

SY43ES

Station Road

SY42AG

Parkfields

SY45TH

The Meres

SY42BJ

Pretoria Terrace

SY45NJ

Northwood Cottages

SY45SL

The Meres

SY120JS

Crosemere Lane

SY42DN

The Wheatlands

SY42AD

Ruyton & Baschurch

SY132RT

Roving Bridge

SY43RY

Eyton Lane

SY43EH

Newton On The Hill

SY120FT

The Parklands

SY42JF

Eyton Lane

SY43AU

Alford Grange

SY43RG

Alford Gardens

SY42AT

Vicarage Croft

SY42AZ

St Georges Court

SY45RN

Whitchurch Road

SY133LL

Wem

SY133LH

Lighteach Road

SY129AQ

The Meres

SY42EF

Church Road

SY43SD

Gough Court

SY42FG

Barkley Street

SY132QP

Wem

SY42AN

Ruyton & Baschurch

SY42FD

Ruyton & Baschurch

SY43LB

Field Drive

SY45JW

Wem

SY42EJ

Church Road

SY132PE

Moss Villas

SY45RP

Soulton Road

SY42DU

Perryfield Road

SY45JJ

Alderley Lane

SY133LW

Wem

SY42LN

Marton Lane

SY45PP

Shrewsbury Road

SY120JD

Shrewsbury Road

SY45SH

Tilley Road

SY120LB

The Meres

SY45TD

The Meres

SY43ER

Jubilee Tree Houses

SY43QT

Lower Road

SY45UE

The Lowe

SY45PJ

Tilley Green

SY45RJ

Wem

SY132PR

Gilberts Lane

SY42BB

Station Road

SY120JN

Crosemere Road

SY42DW

The Wheatlands

SY42BL

Marton Road

SY45NW

Salters Mill

SY42FH

James Way

SY120QU

The Meadows

SY43RR

Brookside

SY42HP

Walford Hall Cottage

SY45GF

Hawks Row

SY132NT

Wem

SY42DG

Kings Drive

SY43DA

The Meres

SY132LT

Wem

SY120LA

The Meres

SY132PG

Moss Lane

SY43QX

Lower Road

SY43EF

Higher Road

SY45QX

Wem

SY42EW

Westfields Close

SY43QQ

Ruyton & Baschurch

SY132PX

Wem

SY120JE

Shrewsbury Road

SY42JT

Milford Road

SY45PW

Shrewsbury Road

SY132QF

Moss Lane

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.