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Whitchurch

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

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Whitchurch Population

10,142

Population density

425.9 per km²

Crime

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

British

9,491

93.58%

Other White

350

3.45%

Other Asian

0.37%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.35%

Other

0.31%

Total population: 10,142

Economics

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	46	£362,500	£225,500	£278,125	£413,750	£515,000
Flats	15	£100,000	£64,900	£82,500	£112,500	£151,300
Semi-Detached	40	£210,000	£145,125	£188,750	£250,625	£370,250
Terraced	40	£167,000	£107,975	£150,000	£216,250	£266,600

10 years median price trend in Whitchurch

All postcodes in Whitchurch

SY131JA

Belton Road

SY131JL

Thompson Drive

SY131NT

Alport Road

SY131PY

Church Meadows

SY131QF

Brook Road

SY133JG

Grenford Lane

SY134NL

Edgeley Road

SY131HZ

Belton Road

SY131NG

Pear Tree Lane

SY131RQ

Salisbury Road

SY131SR

Alkington Road

SY131TB

Highfields Avenue

SY131XW

Pauls Moss Court

SY131HG

Queensway

SY131LH

Church Street

SY131UU

Weston Court Mews

SY131AE

Heatley Court

SY131DJ

Bark Hill

SY131EB

Dodington

SY131EG

Rosemary Lane

SY131EX

Sedgeford

SY131NN

Cottesloe Ridge

SY131RJ

Station Road

SY131BE

Heronbrook

SY131ES

Edgeley Road

SY131ND

Chester Road

SY131QQ

Brook Road

SY131RL

Station Road

SY131SN

Liverpool Road

SY131AZ

High Street

SY131BD

Meadowcroft

SY131BL

Yardington

SY131LB

Church Street

SY131NE

Chester Avenue

SY131PG

Black Park Road

SY131PR

Bath Street

SY131RB

St Mary's Street

SY131RN

Wayland Road

SY131TL

Edward German Drive

SY134JR

Black Park Road

SY131GY

St Alkmunds Meadow

SY131JE

Wrexham Road

SY131JZ

Wrexham Road

SY131LP

Tarporley Road

SY134JL

Badger Crescent

SY134NG

Edgeley Gardens

SY133FA

Whitchurch South

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail