How many households are in Tern?

There are 2,064 households in Tern

What's the average income in Tern?

Average resident income is about £44,832 per year.

How deprived is Tern?

Deprivation score 5/10 (rank 16695 of 32844 in country).

How much social housing is near Tern?

About 12.4% across the Tern area.

What home types are most common in Tern?

Housing mix: detached 59.1%, semi-detached 24.1%.

What are house prices in Tern?

Based on 100 recent sales, the median price is £304,846; see the 10-year chart for trends.

What are prices by property type in Tern?

Latest medians: Detached £384,000, Semi-detached £284,998, Terraced £245,000, Flats £186,236.

What's the Tern population and density?

Tern population is 4,914 with density 55.2 per km².

Crime level in Tern is moderate with about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents.

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Q: What schools in Tern and how are they rated?

There are 5 schools in Tern: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good)

England / West Midlands / Shropshire / Tern

About

Tern ward is located in the northern part of Shropshire, encompassing rural landscapes and small settlements. The area is characterised by farmland, hedgerows, and scattered woodlands, typical of the Shropshire countryside. A mix of traditional cottages and modern housing can be found in its villages, with local amenities centred around community hubs like village halls and pubs.

The ward includes parts of the Weald Moors, a low-lying area with wetlands and waterways. The River Tern flows through the region, giving the ward its name. Agriculture remains a key part of the local economy, with arable and livestock farming common. Transport links include the A442 road, connecting the area to nearby towns such as Market Drayton and Newport.

Area overview

On average Tern has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Tern is £44,832 per year. There are 5 schools in Tern: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

7/10

Social housing

12.4%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Tern Population

4,914

Population density

55.2 per km²

Demographics

British

4,700

95.66%

Other White

1.34%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.57%

Irish

0.47%

Indian

0.41%

Total population: 4,913

Housing

Owns outright

900

43.58%

Owns with a mortgage

509

24.65%

Private landlord or letting agency

314

15.21%

Other social rented

208

10.07%

Other forms of private rent

3.15%

Total households: 2,065

Property prices in Tern

Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £304,846 in Tern area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,410,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	43	£384,000	£285,350	£328,873	£513,775	£904,000
Flats	4	£186,236	£129,825	£139,125	£233,354	£242,671
Semi-Detached	48	£284,998	£231,294	£271,695	£303,237	£361,375
Terraced	5	£245,000	£224,600	£230,000	£255,000	£343,000

10 years price trend in Tern

All postcodes in Tern

SY38DW

Holyhead Road

SY41EY

Bomere Heath & Montford Bridge

SY43AT

Bomere Heath & Montford Bridge

SY43PD

Baschurch Road

SY43PN

Baschurch Road

SY43PY

Brook Road

SY44AD

Shrewsbury Road

SY44BX

Bayston Hill & Atcham

SY44DE

Bayston Hill & Atcham

SY44GA

Roden Lane

SY44RR

Roden Lane

SY44SP

Church Road

SY44TA

Bayston Hill & Atcham

SY44UA

Pelham Road

SY44UB

Pelham Road

SY38DY

Featherbed Lane

SY38ET

Woodside

SY38EX

Calcott Lane

SY44FA

Bayston Hill & Atcham

SY43AS

Bomere Heath & Montford Bridge

SY44SG

Church Road

SY43QW

The Grove

SY44PR

Drury Lane

SY44ED

Bayston Hill & Atcham

SY43PF

Whitehouse Lane

SY43PT

Cob Grove

SY44PT

Pelham Road

SY44PY

Pelham Road

SY43NQ

Green Close

SY43NR

Whitehouse Lane

SY43PJ

Yew Tree Bank

SY44DG

Astley Court

SY44TR

Canal Close

SY44SR

Church Road

SY38EL

Church Close

SY43HJ

Berwick Road

SY43QB

Merrington Road

SY43QL

Bomere Heath & Montford Bridge

SY44QA

Caernarvon Lane

SY43NA

Broomhall Lane

SY44GB

Roden Lane

SY44SD

Sundorne Road

SY38BP

Shepherd's Lane

SY38ER

The Oval

SY41DY

Preston Montford Lane

SY43AL

Ellesmere Road

SY43LZ

Windsor Lane

SY43SF

Baschurch Road

SY44RW

Roden Lane

SY44SZ

Church Road

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

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