On average Wem has average deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 9.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wem is £50,031 per year. The median sale price in Wem is £255,000 (around £262 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £195,000 and £336,250. There are 4 schools in Wem: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).
Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 (about £262 per square foot) in Wem area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £799,995.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 64 | £310,000 | £293 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £233,000 | £253 |
| Terraced | 25 | £173,000 | £216 |
| Flats | 3 | £116,500 | £190 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £252,995 | £80,000 | £153,000 | £129,950 |
| 2017 | £267,495 | £88,000 | £163,750 | £144,998 |
| 2018 | £226,000 | £70,250 | £170,000 | £125,950 |
| 2019 | £275,000 | £90,000 | £173,500 | £135,500 |
| 2020 | £285,000 | £63,000 | £173,998 | £138,500 |
| 2021 | £299,975 | £98,500 | £201,000 | £155,600 |
| 2022 | £340,000 | £115,000 | £225,000 | £159,975 |
| 2023 | £319,000 | £112,500 | £220,000 | £161,000 |
| 2024 | £347,250 | £111,000 | £215,250 | £175,000 |
| 2025 | £350,000 | £117,500 | £240,000 | £175,500 |
| 2026 | £295,000 | £116,500 | £220,000 | £170,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £201 | £162 | £199 | £159 |
| 2017 | £212 | £160 | £196 | £200 |
| 2018 | £205 | £115 | £186 | £169 |
| 2019 | £212 | £152 | £181 | £172 |
| 2020 | £241 | £115 | £206 | £190 |
| 2021 | £248 | £167 | £235 | £205 |
| 2022 | £282 | £172 | £265 | £240 |
| 2023 | £306 | £178 | £246 | £222 |
| 2024 | £277 | £170 | £250 | £232 |
| 2025 | £283 | £190 | £242 | £207 |
| 2026 | £303 | £190 | £278 | £215 |
Annual council tax rates for Shropshire district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected councillors for Wem ward.
Alan John Holford
Wem - Elected 1 May 2025
Gary Groves
Wem - Elected 1 May 2025