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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

SY131AS

Green End

SY134NG

Edgeley Gardens

SY131BZ

Chemistry

SY131DH

Bark Hill

SY131DA

Bathfields Crescent

SY132FF

Whitchurch South

SY131NF

Chester Road

SY131TJ

Anchor Close

SY131SR

Alkington Road

SY133BP

Mossfield Way

SY134HN

Wellfield Way

SY131NG

Pear Tree Lane

SY131QR

Marlowe Court

SY134HJ

Haroldgate

SY131XB

Church View

SY131BL

Yardington

SY134JS

Black Park Road

SY131PH

Talbot Crescent

SY131EW

Whitchurch West

SY131LB

Church Street

SY132WA

Whitchurch West

SY134QH

Mill Cottage

SY131LG

Claypit Street Terrace

SY131TB

Highfields Avenue

SY131DD

Smallbrook Road

SY131SP

Hillewood Avenue

SY133BL

Mossfield Way

SY131AW

High Street

SY131RY

Wayland Close

SY131TS

De Warenne Close

SY131RJ

Station Road

SY131HX

Wrexham Road

SY131EN

Dodington

SY131TG

Alkington Gardens

SY131JE

Wrexham Road

SY131UH

Dodington Close

SY131NQ

Pear Tree Lane

SY131AF

Bredwood Arcade

SY131QP

Brownlow Street

SY134QJ

Chester Road

SY131BF

Newtown Road

SY131LX

Manor Close

SY131EU

Edgeley Road

SY131XA

Park View

SY131DY

Mansion House Mews

SY131PS

Talbot Street

SY131NA

Bryn Estyn Avenue

SY131UD

Walnut Drive

SY131BH

Newtown Road

SY134JL

Badger Crescent

SY131HS

Wrexham Road

SY131FP

Rosemary Lane

SY131UP

Prince William Close

SY131HA

Queensway

SY131JW

Caldecott Crescent

SY131GY

St Alkmunds Meadow

SY131AJ

Green End

SY131HF

Queensway

SY131WA

Liverpool Road

SY131HE

Queensway

SY131UY

The Strand

SY131FG

The Croft

SY131NY

George Street

SY131DT

Earl Edwin Mews

SY131JZ

Wrexham Road

SY131WE

Percy Close

SY131NE

Chester Avenue

SY131HY

Belton Close

SY131SA

The Wharfage

SY131UE

Beech Avenue

SY131GA

Mill Street

SY131GT

Gambrell Avenue

SY134QG

Chester Road

SY131JN

Caldecott Crescent

SY131EE

Dodington

SY131EH

Kingsway

SY134JP

Black Park Road

SY131QS

Brownlow Street

SY131DF

Waterside Close

SY131TW

Neufchatel Close

SY131GR

Mullbry Business Park

SY131EP

Greenfields Rise

SY131PG

Black Park Road

SY131RS

Waterfront View

SY131QH

Bridgewater Street

SY131FF

Mainwaring Drive

SY131SF

Whitchurch West

SY139AJ

Whitchurch West

SY131GZ

Queensway

SY131AH

Deermoss Lane

SY131FT

Whitchurch West

SY131QT

St Johns Street

SY131DX

Newtown

SY131ES

Edgeley Road

SY131RT

Civic Green

SY131QQ

Brook Road

SY131RQ

Salisbury Road

SY131DS

Bark Hill Mews

SY133AB

Wrexham Road

SY131BQ

Castle Hill

Data Sources

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