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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 53 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
53
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
29.88(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.3(+33%)
Shoplifting
8.68(0%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.52(-24%)
Public order
5.23(-14%)
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 188 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Whitchurch area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £625,000.

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
Flats15£92,500
Terraced52£165,000
Detached70£352,000
Semi-Detached51£212,795

10 years median price trend in Whitchurch

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

All postcodes in Whitchurch

SY131JB

Belton Road

SY131LU

The Grove

SY131EB

Dodington

SY131QA

Castillon Drive

SY131AG

Brownlow Street

SY133PF

Wrexham Road

SY131BJ

Roman Way

SY131LP

Tarporley Road

SY131LT

The Grove

SY131SJ

Scotland Street

SY131AE

Heatley Court

SY131AA

Green End

SY131JH

Thompson Drive

SY131TP

Churton Drive

SY131EQ

High Street

SY131PB

Mill Park

SY133FB

Meadowlands Road

SY131RE

Station Road

SY131UU

Weston Court Mews

SY131ND

Chester Road

SY131SB

Highgate

SY131SX

Alkington Road

SY131RW

Wayland Road

SY131LE

Claypit Street

SY131UL

St Johns Park

SY131NJ

London Road

SY131BD

Meadowcroft

SY131PA

Egerton Road

SY131SG

Cambridge Grove

SY131NX

Elizabeth Street

SY131PD

Egerton Road

SY134DE

Ash Road

SY139BZ

Whitchurch West

SY131SU

Alkington Road

SY132AA

Heath Road

SY131RF

Whitchurch North

SY131RG

Queens Road

SY131ST

Alkington Road

SY131UN

St Johns Park

SY131AD

Green End

SY134QQ

Brooklands

SY131RL

Station Road

SY131QJ

Bridgewater Street

SY139DS

Whitchurch West

SY131RP

Wayland Road

SY131TY

Neufchatel Court

SY131LW

Tarporley Road

SY131TN

Burway Drive

SY131QX

Whitchurch North

SY134NL

Edgeley Road

SY134JZ

Terrick Mews

SY131PX

Clayton Drive

SY131QE

Newport Road

SY131JX

Poplar Close

SY131RZ

Oak Tree Way

SY131LJ

Whitchurch Business Park

SY131HU

Wrexham Road

SY131EZ

Fraser Court

SY131PW

Worthington Street

SY139ED

Whitchurch West

SY131ER

Dodington

SY131SE

Mill Street

SY131RX

Salisbury Road

SY131PY

Church Meadows

SY134JT

Black Park Road

SY131QL

Weston Court Mews

SY131DP

Watergate Street

SY131TZ

Joyce Way

SY134NB

Hollins Lane

SY131XW

Pauls Moss Court

SY131EY

Queensway

SY131NL

The Firs

SY131NW

Beatrice Gardens

SY131JR

Sharps Drive

SY131PQ

Talbot Crescent

SY132BY

Whitchurch South

SY131DW

Watergate Street

SY134JN

Hazelnut Way

SY131RR

Blackmore Grove

SY134JR

Black Park Road

SY131BT

Smallbrook Road

SY134JY

Black Park Road

SY131RU

Shakespeare Way

SY131UT

Liverpool Road

SY131PU

Talbot Street

SY131LA

Civic Green

SY131DB

Chemistry

SY131TA

Alkington Road

SY131JL

Thompson Drive

SY131EX

Sedgeford

SY131UF

Chestnut Close

SY131EJ

Cambrian View

SY131BW

Park Avenue

SY131GW

Mount Crescent

SY147WF

Whitchurch West

SY131BB

High Street

SY131BP

Smallbrook Road

SY131QB

Bridgewater Street

SY131HB

Queensway

SY131JT

Meadow View Road

Data Sources

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