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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

SY133FJ

Cambrian Close

SY131BU

Westbrook Avenue

SY131BN

Sherrymill Hill

SY131LR

Tarporley Road

SY131SN

Liverpool Road

SY131BG

Pepper Street

SY131AZ

High Street

SY131NN

Cottesloe Ridge

SY131SZ

Alkington Road

SY131SD

Highgate

SY131WB

Liverpool Road

SY131RA

St Marys Street

SY131DE

Castle Court

SY131FJ

Challenor Way

SY131UW

Croft Gardens

SY131HQ

Queensway

SY131NP

Alport Road

SY131NH

Chester Road

SY131SL

Havana Terrace

SY131PE

Blakemere Close

SY131JA

Belton Road

SY131AQ

Pearl Yard

SY131TH

Westune Avenue

SY131NB

Chester Road

SY131UA

Highfields Avenue

SY131PT

Talbot Street

SY131LF

Claypit Street

SY131LH

Church Street

SY131DN

Churtons Terrace

SY131BA

Whitchurch West

SY131JF

Wrexham Road

SY131LS

Tarporley Road

SY131RN

Wayland Road

SY134HA

Tarporley Road

SY131JP

Sharps Drive

SY131JQ

Wrexham Road

SY131UR

Victoria Close

SY131JJ

Thompson Drive

SY131TF

Alkington Gardens

SY131AU

High Street

SY131QD

Newport Road

SY131LZ

Chester Road

SY131UX

Cambridge Grove

SY131UQ

Mare Close

SY131TQ

Alkington Gardens

SY131NR

Alport Road

SY131PJ

Talbot Street

Data Sources

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