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Ruyton-XI-Towns, West Felton & Whittington

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About

Ruyton-XI-Towns, West Felton, and Whittington form a rural area in north Shropshire, near the Welsh border. The landscape is characterised by rolling farmland, small woodlands, and the meandering course of the River Perry. Settlements here are compact, centred around historic churches, village greens, and traditional pubs, with a network of quiet lanes connecting them. The area maintains a quiet, agricultural character, with fields often grazed by sheep and cattle defining the views.

The name Ruyton-XI-Towns itself references eleven medieval settlements consolidated into one parish, a legacy visible in its elongated shape. Whittington is notable for its well-preserved castle ruins, which overlook the surrounding flat plains. Local life focuses on the village halls, primary schools, and community-run shops that serve these dispersed populations. The terrain is generally low-lying, with the land used predominantly for pasture and some arable farming.

Area overview

On average Ruyton-XI-Towns, West Felton & Whittington has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 70% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 7.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ruyton-XI-Towns, West Felton & Whittington is £51,799 per year. There are 4 schools in Ruyton-XI-Towns, West Felton & Whittington: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ruyton-XI-Towns, West Felton & Whittington is home to around 7,374 people, with a population density of about 69.7 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
7.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ruyton-XI-Towns, West Felton & Whittington Population
7,374
Population density
69.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.95(-56%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.53(-67%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.39(-53%)
Other theft
3.39(-40%)
Burglary
2.03(-50%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,040
95.47%
Other White
88
1.19%
African
42
0.57%
Irish
40
0.54%
White and Asian (mixed)
29
0.39%
Total population: 7,374

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,100
34.14%
Level 3 (A level)
1,147
18.64%
No qualifications
904
14.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
898
14.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
563
9.15%
Total 16+ residents: 6,152

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,417
46.13%
Owns with a mortgage
909
29.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
340
11.07%
Social rents from council
167
5.44%
Other social rented
134
4.36%
Total households: 3,072

Property prices in Ruyton-XI-Towns, West Felton & Whittington

Median price£317,500
Price per sq ft£276
Sales (last 12 months)82
Typical range (middle 50%)£244K – £438K

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £317,500 (about £276 per square foot) in Ruyton-XI-Towns, West Felton & Whittington area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £802,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ruyton-XI-Towns, West Felton & Whittington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached52£375,750£285
Terraced10£237,500£214
Semi-Detached19£235,995£265
Flats1£80,000£95

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ruyton-XI-Towns, West Felton & Whittington

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ruyton-XI-Towns, West Felton & Whittington.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£286,250£159,950£205,000
2017£267,975£177,500£165,000
2018£285,000£179,995£143,725
2019£320,000£179,950£137,500
2020£299,995£185,000£167,995
2021£342,500£222,500£177,305
2022£359,995£229,995£208,500
2023£399,995£240,000£215,000
2024£359,995£227,500£195,000
2025£350,000£250,000£217,500
2026£409,500£193,000£200,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ruyton-XI-Towns, West Felton & Whittington.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ruyton-XI-Towns, West Felton & Whittington.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£201£177£198
2017£191£196£205
2018£207£190£209
2019£232£206£178
2020£240£207£221
2021£239£228£221
2022£264£255£276
2023£281£250£243
2024£261£239£254
2025£281£257£203
2026£299£265£274
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ruyton-XI-Towns, West Felton & Whittington.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ruyton-XI-Towns, West Felton & Whittington in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Ruyton-XI-Towns, West Felton & Whittington

Is Ruyton-XI-Towns, West Felton & Whittington safe?

Ruyton-XI-Towns, West Felton & Whittington records about 29 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 Ruyton-XI-Towns, West Felton & Whittington?

The median sale price in Ruyton-XI-Towns, West Felton & Whittington is £317,500 (about £276 per square foot) based on 82 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Ruyton-XI-Towns, West Felton & Whittington?

Ruyton-XI-Towns, West Felton & Whittington has 4 primary schools (4 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Ruyton-XI-Towns, West Felton & Whittington?

Ruyton-XI-Towns, West Felton & Whittington scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Ruyton-XI-Towns, West Felton & Whittington sits around rank 17,932 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 Ruyton-XI-Towns, West Felton & Whittington?

The average household income in Ruyton-XI-Towns, West Felton & Whittington is around £51,799 per year, and 8% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Ruyton-XI-Towns, West Felton & Whittington

SY41JQ

Llanymynech

SY114HB

Ruyton & Baschurch

SY114JW

Twyford Lane

SY108EN

Llanymynech

SY41LA

Church Street

SY114PS

Birchwood Drive

SY41LF

Big Walls

SY108QA

Orchard Park

SY41LZ

School Road

SY114PN

Peverel Drive

SY42LL

Little Ness Road

SY114LX

Orchard Drive

SY114EW

Milloon Gardens

SY41JF

Abbots Lane

SY114NU

Whittington

SY114EA

Daisy Lane

SY114BF

Wingate Way

SY114ER

Tedsmore Road

SY108PN

Llanymynech

SY114RB

Applewood Heights

SY114FG

Charnley Close

SY114DQ

Boot Street

SY41JJ

Ruyton & Baschurch

SY114AR

Park Crescent

SY108QU

Llanymynech

SY114EH

Alma Close

SY114LW

Whittington

SY114FF

Robert Jones Way

SY108ES

Llanymynech

SY114AL

Artillery Road

SY114AF

Burma Road

SY41LD

The Quillets

SY41LW

Ruyton & Baschurch

SY114BH

Morton Villas

SY114DE

Station Road

SY114BU

Station Road

SY114JT

Wheatlands

SY41JE

Ruyton & Baschurch

SY114BA

Yew Tree Avenue

SY114DW

Penybryn Avenue

SY114DB

Station Road

SY114GA

Pradoe View

SY108HS

Llanymynech

SY108PJ

Church Lane

SY114FQ

Molesworth Way

SY114DG

Boot Street

SY41JA

Ruyton & Baschurch

SY41NF

Startlewood Lane

SY114EJ

Holyhead Road

SY108PL

Llanymynech

SY114PX

Park Fechan Gardens

SY41NG

Hall Farm Grange

SY114JU

Fox Lane

SY41BS

Kinnerley Road

SY114BL

Station Road

SY41BW

Brookside Cottages

SY114EG

Holyhead Road

SY114AW

Larkhill Road

SY114QE

Old Rectory Gardens

SY108DB

Llanymynech

SY108HX

Whittington

SY114NA

Malthouse Close

SY114JD

Springfield Gardens

SY41JN

Grug Hill

SY114HA

Ruyton & Baschurch

SY108QG

Llanymynech

SY108PU

Knights Grove

SY114HX

Whittington

SY114BZ

Station Road

SY108QE

Llanymynech

SY108PQ

Llanymynech

SY41NA

Startlewood Lane

SY41HU

Park Bank

SY108DS

Llanymynech

SY114DL

Penybryn Avenue

SY114HQ

Whittington

SY114HG

Whittington

SY114FP

Rowson Drive

SY114HS

Rednal Industrial Estate (Site A)

SY114DN

Penybryn Avenue

SY114QJ

Ralphs Drive

SY114DD

Station Road

SY114HH

School Road

SY114NH

Iron Mills

SY108HH

Church View

SY41LJ

High Street

SY114ES

Gamester's Lane

SY114QD

Park Meadow

SY108DE

Vicarage Lane

SY114LP

Whittington

SY108PF

Follet Close

SY114HL

Grimpo Road

SY114NL

Whittington

SY107AH

Twmpath Lane

SY114PL

Oaklands Drive

SY114JS

Tedsmore Road

SY107AQ

Twmpath Lane

SY114EL

The Maltings

SY114HU

Woodhouse Drive

SY108PG

Llanymynech

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.