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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

SY131SH

Park Avenue

SY131FS

Rylands Drive

SY131FA

Barnfield Close

SY131JD

Belton

SY134AA

Black Park Road

SY131XU

Wheatsheaf Drive

SY131FL

Newbrook Close

SY131NT

Alport Road

SY131EG

Rosemary Lane

SY131TL

Edward German Drive

SY131BE

Heronbrook

SY133AA

Wrexham Road

SY131QY

St Marys Street

SY131AR

High Street

SY131FH

Dugdale Drive

SY131PR

Bath Street

SY131JS

Meadow View Road

SY131RB

St Mary's Street

SY134NJ

Edgeley Road

SY131TD

Alkington Road

SY133FA

Meadowlands Road

SY131ET

Rydal Avenue

SY131RH

Richmond Terrace

SY131FQ

Pauls Moss Court

SY131WG

Timekeepers Way

SY131QF

Brook Road

SY131LD

Claypit Street

SY131LQ

Church Street

SY131AX

High Street

SY131EF

Dodington

SY131QW

Brownlow Street

SY131PP

Worthington Street

SY131UG

Elm Close

SY131BY

Smallbrook Road

SY131TX

Fairways Drive

SY131JY

London Road

SY133NY

Whitchurch West

SY131ED

Stags Leap

SY131NZ

George Street

SY131DJ

Bark Hill

SY131HD

Queensway

SY134JU

The Squirrels

SY131FD

Marley Grove

SY131SW

Liverpool Road

SY131SY

Alkington Road

SY131DQ

Kingsway Court

SY131JG

Wrexham Road

SY131GX

The Mount

SY131WD

Orchard Avenue

SY131TR

Kent Close

SY134NH

Edgeley Road

SY139BY

Whitchurch West

SY131XY

Ryefield Way

SY131HG

Queensway

SY131NU

Egerton Place

SY131EA

Dodington

SY131FR

Foundry Way

SY131TE

Alkington Road

SY131HR

Park Road

SY131HZ

Belton Road

SY134LR

Mile Bank Road

SY131LL

The Mews

SY131FB

Green End

SY131SQ

Mill Street

SY131PF

Black Park Road

SY131SS

Melton Mews Cottages

SY131RD

Station Road

SY134HB

Tarporley Road

SY133JQ

Tilstock Road

SY131DL

Rosemary Court

SY131LN

Bargates

SY131PZ

Osmere Close

SY131GU

Alport Road

SY131FE

The Brambles

SY131BS

Smallbrook Road

SY131PL

Egerton Road

SY131TT

Waymills Industrial Estate

SY131QU

St Marys Street

SY131JU

Linden Avenue

SY131QG

Brook Road

SY131NS

Darwin Court

SY131PN

Talbot Street

SY131DZ

Dodington

SY131DU

Brookfield

SY134LZ

Pooles Cottages

SY131QN

Earlsdale

SY133JG

Grenford Lane

SY131UB

Oak Drive

SY131FN

Eastlands Avenue

SY131HT

Wrexham Road

SY139BG

Whitchurch West

SY131UJ

Heritage Mews

SY139EJ

Whitchurch West

SY131BX

Smallbrook Road

SY131DG

Greenfields Way

SY131LY

Whitchurch North

SY139AD

Whitchurch West

SY131HP

Wrexham Road

SY131XX

Oatfield Close

SY131XE

The Beeches

Data Sources

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