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About

The Wem area sits within the North Shropshire Plain, characterised by flat, fertile agricultural land. The town itself is a small market centre with a mix of historic buildings and newer housing. The landscape is dominated by farming, with fields and drainage channels shaping the surroundings. The local economy has traditional ties to agriculture and related light industry.

A notable local feature is the mere, a large natural lake that influences the area's ecology. The town's history includes a significant fire in the 17th century, which led to much rebuilding. Recreational walking routes utilise old railway lines, providing paths through the rural setting. The area maintains a quiet, community-focused atmosphere distinct from larger Shropshire towns.

Area overview

On average Wem has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wem is £43,745 per year. There are 2 schools in Wem: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Wem is home to around 6,282 people, with a population density of about 1,712.5 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
14.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wem Population
6,282
Population density
1,712.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.74(-31%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.53(+26%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.41(-26%)
Shoplifting
4.46(-49%)
Public order
3.66(-40%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,960
94.89%
Other White
150
2.39%
Chinese
22
0.35%
White and Asian (mixed)
22
0.35%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
20
0.32%
Total population: 6,281

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,341
25.1%
Level 3 (A level)
1,034
19.35%
No qualifications
977
18.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
906
16.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
557
10.42%
Total 16+ residents: 5,343

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,239
43.81%
Owns with a mortgage
680
24.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
440
15.56%
Other social rented
337
11.92%
Other forms of private rent
62
2.19%
Total households: 2,828

Property prices in Wem

Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £253,000 in Wem area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £595,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wem in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wem over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced21£175,000
Detached36£342,500
Flats3£120,000
Semi-Detached27£240,000

10 years median price trend in Wem

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wem.

All postcodes in Wem

SY45DD

Mill Street

SY45HD

Tilley Road

SY45BB

Cordwell Park

SY45LZ

Market Street

SY45EY

Park Avenue

SY45BT

Foxleigh Close

SY45BE

Cordwell Park

SY45BG

Soulton Road

SY45DU

Harris Croft

SY45JX

Wem Business Park

SY45ER

Chapel Street

SY45JF

Wem Professional Centre

SY45TJ

Meadow View Court

SY45AS

Trentham Close

SY45DB

New Street

SY45BD

Cordwell Park

SY45DQ

Cedar Grove

SY45HN

Trentham Road

SY45JA

Lacon Drive

SY45DG

High Street

SY45YB

Creamore Corner

SY45GB

Mill Street

SY45AW

Wemsbrook Road

SY45PF

Shawbury Road

SY45XJ

Prince William Court

SY45UW

Somerset Way

SY45EN

Grove End Court

SY45LX

Arden Close

SY45UB

Lowe Hill Road

SY45HT

Barnfield Avenue

SY45TY

Lowe Hill Gardens

SY45BS

Foxleigh Grove

SY45BU

Shrubbery Gardens

SY45DJ

Aston Street

SY45NX

Fothergill Way

SY45AF

New Street

SY45QR

Whitchurch Road

SY45NZ

Swain Close

SY45TU

Ellesmere Road

SY45AN

Marlcroft

SY45EH

The Grove

SY45UR

Bailey Close

SY45GA

Cherry Close

SY45DZ

Noble Street

SY45HG

Roden Grove

SY45YD

Fismes Way

SY45HW

Trentham Road

SY45EX

Mill Street

SY45EE

Barnard Street

SY45LT

Pantulf Road

SY45XN

Blakes Meadow

SY45DS

High Street

SY45FB

Oak Avenue

SY45HL

Eckford Park

SY45AY

Aston Street

SY45HU

Churchill Drive

SY45DX

Chapel Lane

SY45EZ

Tilley Terrace

SY45HA

Tilley Road

SY45YP

Butler Road

SY45JR

Hazlitt Place

SY45QN

Bazeley Way

SY45BN

Station Road

SY45DW

High Street

SY45SP

Oakley Meadow

SY45UP

Somerset Way

SY45YH

Windmill Meadow

SY45YL

Stall Meadow

SY45EW

Malt House Cottages

SY45AQ

Whitchurch Road

SY45AG

Queensway

SY45QP

Love Lane

SY45LU

Barleyfields

SY45BA

Aston Road

SY45GH

Noble Street

SY45JT

Garbet Close

SY45BX

Shrubbery Gardens

SY45DF

Ranford Way

SY45YW

Davies Drive

SY45JB

Hawkstone Drive

SY45HJ

Roden Grove

SY45AT

Pyms Road

SY45HH

Sun Grove

SY45DN

Cedar Close

SY45DT

Noble Street

SY45AL

Wemsbrook Drive

SY45FG

Barnard Street

SY45TN

Foxleigh Crescent

SY45AD

New Street

SY45AR

Bowens Field

SY45AU

Aston Street

SY45HZ

Three Gates

SY45TW

Somerset Way

SY45BQ

Station Road

SY45DE

Kynaston Drive

SY45BL

Station Road

SY45HB

Alvin Close

SY45AB

New Street

SY45FH

Station Road

SY45EB

Crown Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.