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About

Whitchurch is a market town in northern Shropshire, positioned near the border with Cheshire and Wales. Its historical development is centred on the ancient Roman road of Watling Street. The town's layout is defined by its grid pattern of streets, which reflects its medieval planning. The local economy has traditionally been supported by agriculture and related industries in the surrounding rural landscape.

The area is known for its underground brine springs, which historically supported a significant cheese-making industry. Whitchurch's built environment includes a number of black-and-white timbered buildings and a parish church with a distinctive spire visible across the flat terrain. The canal network, including the Llangollen Branch, passes close to the town, contributing to its transport links and historical character.

Area overview

On average Whitchurch has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Whitchurch is £42,906 per year. There are 4 schools in Whitchurch: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Whitchurch is home to around 10,142 people, with a population density of about 425.9 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
13.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Whitchurch Population
10,142
Population density
425.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.19(-24%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.61(+20%)
Shoplifting
8.78(0%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.61(-8%)
Public order
5.52(-9%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,491
93.58%
Other White
350
3.45%
Other Asian
38
0.37%
White and Asian (mixed)
36
0.35%
Other
31
0.31%
Total population: 10,142

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,303
27.19%
No qualifications
1,788
21.11%
Level 3 (A level)
1,352
15.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,300
15.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
912
10.77%
Total 16+ residents: 8,470

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,798
39.3%
Owns with a mortgage
1,160
25.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
811
17.73%
Other social rented
530
11.58%
Social rents from council
135
2.95%
Total households: 4,575

Property prices in Whitchurch

Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Whitchurch area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £570,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Whitchurch 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 Whitchurch over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached46£362,500
Flats15£100,000
Semi-Detached40£210,000
Terraced40£167,000

10 years median price trend in Whitchurch

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

All postcodes in Whitchurch

SY131UQ

Mare Close

SY131TN

Burway Drive

SY131AG

Brownlow Street

SY131ET

Rydal Avenue

SY131LF

Claypit Street

SY131PT

Talbot Street

SY131DL

Rosemary Court

SY131HT

Wrexham Road

SY131JU

Linden Avenue

SY131LG

Claypit Street Terrace

SY131QY

St Marys Street

SY131SG

Cambridge Grove

SY131BT

Smallbrook Road

SY131HE

Queensway

SY131LE

Claypit Street

SY131LW

Tarporley Road

SY131NA

Bryn Estyn Avenue

SY131SS

Melton Mews Cottages

SY131SX

Alkington Road

SY131UA

Highfields Avenue

SY132AA

Heath Road

SY131JQ

Wrexham Road

SY131NX

Elizabeth Street

SY131AJ

Green End

SY131TD

Alkington Road

SY131EE

Dodington

SY131EZ

Fraser Court

SY131FE

The Brambles

SY131HX

Wrexham Road

SY131JF

Wrexham Road

SY131NJ

London Road

SY131TT

Waymills Industrial Estate

SY131HR

Park Road

SY131JP

Sharps Drive

SY131LN

Bargates

SY131LQ

Church Street

SY134JU

The Squirrels

SY131BJ

Roman Way

SY131QB

Bridgewater Street

SY139AJ

Whitchurch West

SY131BS

Smallbrook Road

SY131FT

Whitchurch West

SY131LA

Civic Green

SY131LJ

Whitchurch Business Park

SY131LL

The Mews

SY131TQ

Alkington Gardens

SY132WA

Whitchurch West

SY133AB

Wrexham Road

SY131PF

Black Park Road

SY131TX

Fairways Drive

SY131AF

Bredwood Arcade

SY131NZ

George Street

SY134JS

Black Park Road

SY131DU

Brookfield

SY131EA

Dodington

SY131FS

Whitchurch South

SY131GR

Mullbry Business Park

SY131PX

Clayton Drive

SY131SQ

Mill Street

SY131XA

Park View

SY131EN

Dodington

SY131FA

Barnfield Close

SY131TP

Churton Drive

SY131EP

Greenfields Rise

SY131FF

Mainwaring Drive

SY131FG

The Croft

SY131QU

St Marys Street

SY147WF

Whitchurch West

SY131AD

Green End

SY131AR

High Street

SY131BG

Pepper Street

SY131BN

Sherrymill Hill

SY131EF

Dodington

SY131RU

Shakespeare Way

SY131SL

Havana Terrace

SY131LD

Claypit Street

SY131UR

Victoria Close

SY131AA

Green End

SY131DE

Castle Court

SY131DN

Churtons Terrace

SY131FR

Whitchurch South

SY131JY

London Road

SY131UH

Dodington Close

SY131XX

Oatfield Close

SY139ED

Whitchurch West

SY131BX

Smallbrook Road

SY131FN

Eastlands Avenue

SY131LS

Tarporley Road

SY131QX

Whitchurch North

SY131SY

Alkington Road

SY131UT

Liverpool Road

SY134JT

Black Park Road

SY131FH

Dugdale Drive

SY131GT

Gambrell Avenue

SY131SH

Park Avenue

SY131TH

Westune Avenue

SY131BH

Newtown Road

SY131GU

Alport Road

SY131HF

Queensway

SY131QT

St Johns Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.