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SY13 1DW

Watergate Street

Whitchurch West

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Detailed insights for SY13 1DW

Overview

Postcode SY13 1DW is located in a rural town, within the Whitchurch West ward of Shropshire in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Whitchurch area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Whitchurch is £42,906 per year. The nearest station is Whitchurch (Shropshire), about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Jubilee Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
18.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Whitchurch has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,180 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Whitchurch has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.5%

Approximately 18.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Whitchurch is £42,906 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SY13 1DW.

Flood risk

Low

Whitchurch near SY13 1DW has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Whitchurch (Shropshire) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SY13 1DW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Whitchurch (Shropshire)

N/A

Walking directions to Whitchurch (Shropshire)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SY13 1DW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miJubilee ParkMediumWalking directions to Jubilee Park
0.5 miWaterway ParkMediumWalking directions to Waterway Park
0.3 miQueensway ParkMediumWalking directions to Queensway Park

Area Profile

Population
342
Population density
4,488.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.96(+24%)
Shoplifting
25.46(+193%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.03(+21%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.51(-11%)
Public order
4.74(-22%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
313
91.52%
Other White
21
6.14%
Other
5
1.46%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.29%
Irish
1
0.29%
Total population: 342

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
78
27.18%
No qualifications
56
19.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
44
15.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
13.94%
Level 3 (A level)
39
13.59%
Total 16+ residents: 287

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
87
48.88%
Other social rented
29
16.29%
Owns outright
28
15.73%
Owns with a mortgage
24
13.48%
Social rents from council
4
2.25%
Total households: 178

Property prices in Whitchurch West

Median price£210,000
Price per sq ft£233
Sales (last 12 months)56
Typical range (middle 50%)£168K – £263K

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £233 per square foot) in Whitchurch West area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £490,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Whitchurch West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£330,000£288
Semi-Detached13£230,000£256
Terraced21£172,000£212
Flats6£90,500£167

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Whitchurch West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whitchurch West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£215,000£96,750£174,500£127,750
2017£253,000£85,000£140,000£133,250
2018£241,400£93,500£165,338£142,475
2019£237,000£90,000£140,000£133,200
2020£272,000£45,000£173,000£144,500
2021£285,500£87,500£179,250£145,000
2022£310,000£105,000£214,000£160,000
2023£333,000£113,000£200,000£159,000
2024£330,050£105,000£206,000£167,500
2025£340,000£93,250£234,000£165,000
2026£350,000£220,000£180,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whitchurch West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whitchurch West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£198£120£159£152
2017£196£153£174£152
2018£203£164£157£148
2019£218£140£184£148
2020£217£66£191£159
2021£234£149£212£175
2022£310£176£241£193
2023£263£152£208£191
2024£286£166£213£207
2025£284£167£251£199
2026£287£246£216
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whitchurch West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Whitchurch West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY13 1DW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY13 1DW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Oct 20251A, High Street, Whitchurch, SY13 1AWOtherFreehold£365,000
02 Jul 202538, Watergate Street, Whitchurch, SY13 1DPTerracedFreehold£125,000
16 Oct 202520, Mill Street, Whitchurch, SY13 1SETerracedFreehold£115,000
25 Apr 2025Flat 2, 11A, High Street, Whitchurch, SY13 1AXFlatsLeasehold£90,000
08 Jan 202617, The Wharfage, Whitchurch, SY13 1SATerracedFreehold£175,000

Schools

In the SY13 1DW postcode area, located within Whitchurch, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SY13 1DW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryWhitchurch CofE Junior AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryWhitchurch CofE Infant and Nursery AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.8 miSecondarySir John Talbot's SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SY13 1DW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SY13 1DW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTescoWhite Lion Meadow, Whitchurch, SY13 1BAWalking directions to Tesco
0.1 miRefill Your Boots31 High Street, Whitchurch, SY13 1AZWalking directions to Refill Your Boots
0.1 miWhitchurch Continental Convenience StoreGreen End, Shropshire, SY13 1FBWalking directions to Whitchurch Continental Convenience Store
0.2 miLidlBridgewater Street, Whitchurch, SY13 1QLWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miCostcutterGreen End, Whitchurch, SY13 1AGWalking directions to Costcutter

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Shropshire district (2025-26).

Band A£1,546
Band B£1,804
Band C£2,061
Band D£2,319
Band E£2,834
Band F£3,349
Band G£3,865
Band H£4,638

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SY13 1DW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sho Abdul

Whitchurch West - Elected 1 May 2025

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Helen Morgan

North Shropshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictShropshireE06000051
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorth ShropshireE14001398
WardWhitchurch WestE05016081
ParishWhitchurch UrbanE04011388
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)WhitchurchE02006015
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Shropshire 001DE01028895
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SY13 1DW

Is SY13 1DW (Whitchurch) safe?

The area around SY13 1DW records about 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SY13 1DW?

The median sale price around SY13 1DW in Whitchurch is £210,000 (about £233 per square foot) based on 56 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SY13 1DW?

There are 4 schools close to SY13 1DW, including Whitchurch CofE Junior Academy (Good), Whitchurch CofE Infant and Nursery Academy (Good) and Sir John Talbot's School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SY13 1DW?

The closest station to SY13 1DW is Whitchurch (Shropshire), about 792 m away.

How deprived is the area around SY13 1DW?

SY13 1DW scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,180 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SY13 1DW (Whitchurch) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North Shropshire covering SY13 1DW is Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sho Abdul (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.