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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

SY45EA

Market Street

SY45JE

Aston Road

SY45HS

Church Lane

SY45HQ

Brook Drive

SY45TT

High Street

SY45EF

Barnard Street

SY45JP

Hazlitt Place

SY45HR

Soulton Road

SY45YN

Pyms Road

SY45TL

The Plantation

SY45ET

Drawwell Lane

SY45FD

Dickins Meadow

SY45BP

Foxleigh Drive

SY45YG

Guttery Close

SY45DA

Park Road

SY45HY

Soulton Crescent

SY45BJ

Station Road

SY45ED

Mill Street

SY45TR

Bank House Lane

SY45QS

Love Lane

SY45UA

Lowe Hill Road

SY45NY

Aston Street

SY45JD

Aston Road

SY45YE

Marne Close

SY45AA

High Street

SY45JS

Castle Court

SY45EU

Fir Tree Lane

SY45UU

Pyms Road

SY45ES

Wellgate

SY45AZ

Aston Road

SY45BZ

Shrubbery Gardens

SY45EP

Leek Street

SY45AP

Bowens Field

SY45EQ

The Grove

SY45LY

Greenacres

SY45AE

New Street

SY45AJ

Crab Tree Lane

SY45GD

Isherwoods Way

SY45FA

Isherwoods Way

SY45AH

Wemsbrook Road

SY45UT

Lowe Hill Road

SY45YT

Sisters Field

SY45YA

The Paddock

SY45DR

High Street

SY45BY

Queensway

SY45TZ

Lowe Hill Gardens

SY45FF

Aston Court

SY45BW

Summerfield Road

SY45BH

Station Road

SY45EG

Grove Court

SY45HP

Meadow Close

SY45YZ

Tannery Court

SY45SF

Oakley Meadow

SY45DY

Orchard Way

SY45XL

Blakes Meadow

SY45DP

High Street

SY45HX

Churchill Drive

Data Sources

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