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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

SY134QQ

Brooklands

SY131BF

Newtown Road

SY131DS

Bark Hill Mews

SY131NS

Darwin Court

SY131PA

Egerton Road

SY131QW

Brownlow Street

SY131RW

Wayland Road

SY131WB

Liverpool Road

SY131BB

High Street

SY131JD

Belton

SY131SD

Highgate

SY131TW

Neufchatel Close

SY131UB

Oak Drive

SY131UD

Walnut Drive

SY131UP

Prince William Close

SY134JN

Hazelnut Way

SY131BU

Westbrook Avenue

SY131ER

Dodington

SY131HB

Queensway

SY131ST

Alkington Road

SY139EJ

Whitchurch West

SY131HQ

Queensway

SY131JH

Thompson Drive

SY131JT

Meadow View Road

SY131PH

Talbot Crescent

SY131TZ

Joyce Way

SY131DD

Smallbrook Road

SY131NL

The Firs

SY131QJ

Bridgewater Street

SY131SA

The Wharfage

SY131TY

Neufchatel Court

SY139BG

Whitchurch West

SY131AQ

Pearl Yard

SY131DW

Watergate Street

SY131DX

Newtown

SY131EY

Queensway

SY131NY

George Street

SY131QE

Newport Road

SY131RR

Blackmore Grove

SY131XB

Church View

SY131SE

Mill Street

SY131TF

Alkington Gardens

SY131TR

Kent Close

SY133FJ

Whitchurch South

SY131RA

St Marys Street

SY131AU

High Street

SY131JW

Caldecott Crescent

SY131LT

The Grove

SY131LZ

Chester Road

SY131XE

The Beeches

SY134DE

Ash Road

SY134QG

Chester Road

SY131DZ

Dodington

SY131PL

Egerton Road

SY131PW

Worthington Street

SY131RY

Wayland Close

SY131UY

The Strand

SY134HB

Tarporley Road

SY134NB

Hollins Lane

SY131JR

Sharps Drive

SY131QA

Castillon Drive

SY131EH

Kingsway

SY131PQ

Talbot Crescent

SY132BY

Whitchurch South

SY133AA

Wrexham Road

SY134JZ

Terrick Mews

SY134LR

Mile Bank Road

SY131NW

Beatrice Gardens

SY131PN

Talbot Street

SY131SJ

Scotland Street

SY131TJ

Anchor Close

SY133BP

Whitchurch South

SY134HJ

Haroldgate

SY134NJ

Edgeley Road

SY139AD

Whitchurch West

SY139BZ

Whitchurch West

SY131NQ

Pear Tree Lane

SY131PB

Mill Park

SY131PD

Egerton Road

SY131PS

Talbot Street

SY131WG

Timekeepers Way

SY131BP

Smallbrook Road

SY131BZ

Chemistry

SY131HD

Queensway

SY134JP

Black Park Road

SY131BW

Park Avenue

SY131NP

Alport Road

SY131SU

Alkington Road

SY131TE

Alkington Road

SY131EW

Whitchurch West

SY131JJ

Thompson Drive

SY131RT

Civic Green

SY131XU

Wheatsheaf Drive

SY131XY

Ryefield Way

SY134AA

Black Park Road

SY131FJ

Challenor Way

SY131QP

Brownlow Street

SY131QR

Marlowe Court

SY131QS

Brownlow Street

SY131RH

Richmond Terrace

Data Sources

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