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About

Whitchurch is a historic market town in northern Shropshire, close to the border with Cheshire. The town is known for its well-preserved Georgian and Victorian architecture, with many buildings dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries. The area is surrounded by rural farmland and countryside, offering a quiet, traditional English setting. The town centre features independent shops, cafes, and a weekly market, maintaining its role as a local hub.

The area is well-connected, with the A41 and A49 providing road links to nearby cities like Shrewsbury and Chester. The Llangollen Canal runs through Whitchurch, adding to its scenic charm. Outdoor activities like walking and cycling are popular, with routes such as the Sandstone Trail passing nearby. The town also has a strong sense of community, hosting events like the Whitchurch Festival and regular farmers' markets.

Area overview

On average Whitchurch has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 71 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 of residents in Whitchurch is £39,100 per year. There are 4 schools in Whitchurch: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
13.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Whitchurch Population
10,142
Population density
425.9 per km²

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

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 139 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 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£342,550
Flats14£99,500
Semi-Detached42£210,000
Terraced37£165,000

10 years median price trend in Whitchurch

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whitchurch.

All postcodes in Whitchurch

SY131NT

Alport Road

SY131PY

Church Meadows

SY131QF

Anchor Close

SY131QP

Brownlow Street

SY131QR

Shakespeare Way

SY131QS

Brownlow Street

SY131RH

Whitchurch

SY133JG

Greenfoot Lane

SY134NL

Edgeley Road

SY131HG

Queensway

SY131HZ

Belton Close

SY131LH

Church Street

SY131NG

Pear Tree Lane

SY131RQ

Queen's Road

SY131SR

Alkington Road

SY131TB

Highfields Avenue

SY131UU

Green End

SY131XW

Kingsway Court

SY131EB

Whitchurch

SY131DJ

Bark Hill

SY131AE

Brownlow Street

SY131BE

Heronbrook

SY131EG

Whitchurch

SY131ES

Edgeley Road

SY131EX

Dodington Close

SY131ND

Chester Avenue

SY131NN

Chester Avenue

SY131QQ

Brook Road

SY131RL

Black Park Road

SY131RJ

Whitchurch

SY131SN

Liverpool Road

SY131AZ

Whitchurch

SY131BL

Sherrymill Hill

SY131BD

Chemistry

SY131GY

St Alkmund Meadow

SY131JE

Poplar Close

SY131JZ

Wrexham Road

SY131LB

Church Street

SY131LP

Chester Road

SY131NE

Chester Avenue

SY131PG

Black Park Road

SY131PR

Bath Street

SY131RB

St Mary's Street

SY131RN

The Sidings

SY131TL

Churton Drive

SY134JL

Badger Crescent

SY134JR

Black Park Road

SY134NG

Edgeley Gardens

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.